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Language of the Heart: Bill W's Grapevine Writings 2 reviews W. Pseud Bill
A a Grapevine, 1988
A must read for those who consider AA a cult
+ A collection of writings by a spiritual seeker
Many inside and outside Alcoholics Anonymous are concerned with the cult appearance presented by AA groups and members: Those who believe that the Big Book and the 12 and 12 are direct inspirations from a everwatchful Higher Power. Those of us who have been blessed with ten or more years of ...
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Becoming Your Own Parent: The Solution for Adult Children of Alcoholic and Other Dysfunctional Families 3 reviews Dennis Wholey
Doubleday, 1988
Exceptional Book!!!
+ A very wise and practical book for ACOA's and others + Breaking the pattern
For anyone who has issues with past childhood trauma whether it be alcoholism or other this book is for you. This has helped me answer so many questions that were in the fog for so many years. Because of this book I am allowed to move forward in my health, well-being and relationships like never ...
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Daily Reflections: A Book of Reflections by Aa Members for Aa Members/B-12 4 reviews Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, 1990
A book of wisdom, courage, and hope
+ Warm Fuzzies + START YOUR DAY WITH THE "THOUGHT FOR THE DAY"
This little meditation book is a great help for people in recovery seeking to build and maintain a firm spiritual foundation one day at a time. Using A.A.'s "take what you can use and leave the rest" rule of thumb will make this book of tremendous value to most anyone, regardless of religion (or ...
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The Miracle of Change 5 reviews Dennis Wholey
Atria, 1998
A book full of wisdom and inspiration
+ The Best.... + Useful Examples from Life + Change for everyone + Inspiring
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'Pass It On': The Story of Bill Wilson and How the A. A. Message Reached the World 5 reviews
Alcoholics Anonymous World Serv Inc, 1984
Five Stars for Both Members of AA and Non Menbers Alike >>>
+ A tool for your spiritual kit. + Passing on
Five (5) yrs of sobriety and have read volumes of AA & non-AA text. 'Pass It On' is as interesting for the member of AA as it is for regular people. Great story about a great man, who is very ordinary. Details, dates and pictures tell the story very well and it reads easily. Book provides ...
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A Reference Guide to the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous 3 reviews C. Stewart
Glen Abbey Books, 1987
A great reference to the Big Book!
+ Grateful
Find out how often the word 'recovered' is used and other useful and interesting facts about Alcoholics Anonymous - the Big Book. As a writer about the 12 Steps I've almost worn out my copy!
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Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism 73 reviews AA Services
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, 2002
"How it works..."
+ AA program saves lives + Saved my life + I don't understand the critism + If you think you have a drinking problem....
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Letting God - Revised edition: Christian Meditations for Recovery 7 reviews A. Philip Parham
HarperOne, 1987
Inspiring! Strengthens and encourages.
+ Letting God: Meditations for Recovering Christian Alcoholics + A great daily reader + Great for morning meditation + A must have for spiritual guidance
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God Is For The Alcoholic 3 reviews Jerry Dunn, Bernard Palmer
Moody Publishers, 1986
Keep Looking Up!
+ An older book with increasing relevance to God and alcoholism each new year
The principles outlined in this book which helped Jerry Dunn to escape the hold of alcohol on his life are applicable to ANY dependence or additiction a person may have. The book reads well and holds your attention. You see, I have known Jerry personally for the past 20 years. I was fortunate ...
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Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers 6 reviews
Alcoholics Anonymous World Serv Inc, 1980
Best of the bunch
+ A True Inspiration + I liked it! + A Very Interesting Read! + Quite an Interesing Story
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Stepping Stones to Recovery for Young People: Experience the Miracle of 12 Step Recovery
Glen Abbey Books, 1991
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Honoring Your Self: A Guide to Overcoming Addictions 1 review Hob, Ellen Kleiner, ...
Recovery Bound Publishers, 2000
Must read in today's society
It appealed to me because I am dealing with a relative and their addiction. We all either know someone with an addiction, are in denial about someone with an addiction, or we are turning the other cheek on someone with an addiction. I don't believe that this book is only for the invidual fighting ...
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New Light on Alcoholism: The A.A. Legacy from Sam Shoemaker 5 reviews Dick B.
Good Book Pub Co, 1994
A teacher of the 12 Steps and the Word of God
+ The Samuel M. Shoemaker Role in Alcoholics Anonymous + New Light on Alcoholism: God, Sam Shoemaker, and A.A. + The Shoemaker/AA biography and history revisited
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As a Man Thinketh 155 reviews James Allen
Brownlow Publishing Company, 1985
It'll Really Make You "Thinketh" -- Buy This Book!
+ Everyone needs to read this little book.... + Life Changing + As a Man Thinketh
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Addictive Thinking and the Addictive Personality 5 reviews Craig Nakken, Abraham J. Twerski
MJF Books, 1999
The Best Book Since The "Big Book"
+ Finally a book that helps me understand the addict in my life! + Addictive Thinking and the Addictive Personality + Second half is superb, first half too narrowly defined
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Alcoholism: the Facts 2 reviews Donald W. Goodwin
Oxford University Press, USA, 2000
A superb and accessible look at a debilitating disorder.
Goodwin's accessible, effortless style, which he used so well in previous editions, carries the reader nicely through the intricacies of one of the world's most popular drugs and its associated disorders. Excerpts from literature and case studies provide a superb feel for the phenomenology of ...
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Alcoholism: the Facts 2 reviews Donald W. Goodwin
Oxford University Press, USA, 2000
A superb and accessible look at a debilitating disorder.
Goodwin's accessible, effortless style, which he used so well in previous editions, carries the reader nicely through the intricacies of one of the world's most popular drugs and its associated disorders. Excerpts from literature and case studies provide a superb feel for the phenomenology of ...
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New Light on Alcoholism: The A.A. Legacy from Sam Shoemaker 5 reviews Dick B.
Good Book Pub Co, 1994
A teacher of the 12 Steps and the Word of God
+ The Samuel M. Shoemaker Role in Alcoholics Anonymous + New Light on Alcoholism: God, Sam Shoemaker, and A.A. + The Shoemaker/AA biography and history revisited
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A Reference Guide to the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous 3 reviews C. Stewart
Glen Abbey Books, 1987
A great reference to the Big Book!
+ Grateful
Find out how often the word 'recovered' is used and other useful and interesting facts about Alcoholics Anonymous - the Big Book. As a writer about the 12 Steps I've almost worn out my copy!
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Becoming Your Own Parent: The Solution for Adult Children of Alcoholic and Other Dysfunctional Families 3 reviews Dennis Wholey
Doubleday, 1988
Exceptional Book!!!
+ A very wise and practical book for ACOA's and others + Breaking the pattern
For anyone who has issues with past childhood trauma whether it be alcoholism or other this book is for you. This has helped me answer so many questions that were in the fog for so many years. Because of this book I am allowed to move forward in my health, well-being and relationships like never ...
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