Twelve Secular Steps: An Addiction Recovery Guide
$12.95
Author: Bill W.
The first crisis is an honest admission that my addiction is real, and it’s out of control. The next crisis then hits: what am I going to do about it? One solution is to use the support and experience of fellow addicts and alcoholics who have successfully recovered in 12 Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. Yet the traditional Steps and approved literature may prove problematic, for they have seen little evolution since their evangelical origins in the 1930s.
This guide features adaptations grounded in a science-based understanding of both addiction and the recovery process. The best indicator of success is not how confidently we proclaim “God will do this” or “I got this”. The best indicator is the willingness to show up and actively work on recovery with a “little help from my friends”.
From the Author: “In 12 Step programs, we respect anonymity and use our first name and the first initial of our last name, and I assure you that the author name, Bill W (PhD), comes from my real name. It is not be confused with Bill Wilson, an AA Co-founder who actively wrote nearly a century ago and died 50 years ago. I made this distinction clear in the book and I now make it clear in this description as well. I wish everyone the best in their recovery!”
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Reviews:
“Bill W. delves into the biological processes of addiction and the universal characteristics of users, applying knowledge he has acquired as both a biologist and former alcoholic. In this section in particular, the author makes complex concepts incredibly clear by using tangible examples and metaphors. For example, he compares addiction to a furnace with a broken thermostat that will continue to heat up until there are disastrous consequences. The second half of the manual is focused solely on Bill W.’s plan, with steps broken down into “The First 90 Days Sober” (Steps 1 to3), “Reconstruction” (Steps 4 to 9), and “Long-Term Sobriety” (Steps 10 to 12). Having traversed the 12-step program himself, the author often uses the pronoun “we” with a tone free of judgment. His sharing of powerful firsthand experiences further personalizes and legitimizes his writing.”
“The guide contains a wealth of information and inspiration from beginning to end.”
“An excellent resource for understanding and overcoming addiction written with both authority and humility.” — Kirkus Review
“A lifeline for those in desperate need of help, but not from a higher power.”
“An accessible recovery guide of the AA 12-step practice toward sobriety for agnostics.”
~ 5/5 STARS, CBR AWARD WINNER – Chanticleer Book Reviews
“In summary, I find this book brief, concise, easy to read and understand, and likely to be valuable to anyone thinking about recovery, or in the early stages . . . I seriously think that had I had access to this on my first abortive try at AA, it might have saved me many years of harm” – AA Agnostica’s Review by Chris G.
From The Author
| Weight | 6.6 oz |
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| Dimensions | 6 × .3 × 9 in |
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