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Compared with our list of Classic Recovery Books, these are more recently published recovery-related books that many have found to be helpful and informative.
This pocket-size volume contains 720 simple, yet powerful, meditations and prayers for every hour of the day for the first thirty days in recovery. This is a great companion for someone early in recovery or for those who are still struggling with thoughts of relapse.
Dispelling two damaging myths -- that an addict has to hit bottom and that intervention must be confrontational -- Jeff and Debra Jay's approach puts love first and shows families, step by step, what to do next. If someone you know is an out-of-control alcoholic or addict, this book is a must read.
Explodes the myths of perpetual powerlessness and never-ending recovery that are often found in the 12 Step movement. Even Bill W. said the 12 steps were "spiritual kindergarten," meaning at some point, you are supposed to graduate and move on.
Dr. Charles Roper wrote "High Bottom Drunk: A Novel...and the Truth about Addiction & Recovery" as a fictional story that also gives the reader a comprehensive education about addiction and spiritual recovery. Not every alcoholic has to end up jobless, homeless or in the gutter before reaching out for help.
Men and women tell their struggles in going through the trials of the first year of their sobriety. Written by Guy Kettelhack, the book explains how alcoholics have to change their thinking if they expect to maintain sobriety for long.
Toby Rice Drews, a professional therapist, does not believe that family members are totally helpless when dealing with a loved one's alcoholism. She offers a variety of practical suggestions for trying to help the alcoholic want to get well, plus tips for family members to care for themselves.
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