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Quit Like a Woman

The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol

by Holly Whitaker ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “An unflinching examination of how our drinking culture hurts women and a gorgeous memoir of how one woman healed herself.”—Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed“You don’t know how much you need this book, or maybe you do. Either way, it will save your life.”—Melissa Hartwig Urban, Whole30 co-founder and CEOThe founder o... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “An unflinching examination of how our drinking culture hurts women and a gorgeous memoir of how one woman healed herself.”—Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed“You don’t know how much you need this book, or maybe you do. Either way, it will save your life.”—Melissa Hartwig Urban, Whole30 co-founder and CEOThe founder o...
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Impossible People

by Julia Wertz ...

In his keenly observed graphic memoir celebrated cartoonist Julia Wertz chronicles her haphazard attempts at sobriety and the relentlessly challenging, surprisingly funny, and occasionally absurd cycle of addiction and recovery.Opening at the culmination of a disastrous trip to Puerto Rico, the first page of Impossible People finds Julia standing stupefied in the middle of the jungle beside a ... Read more

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In his keenly observed graphic memoir celebrated cartoonist Julia Wertz chronicles her haphazard attempts at sobriety and the relentlessly challenging, surprisingly funny, and occasionally absurd cycle of addiction and recovery.Opening at the culmination of a disastrous trip to Puerto Rico, the first page of Impossible People finds Julia standing stupefied in the middle of the jungle beside a
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The Biology of Desire

Why Addiction Is Not a Disease

by Marc Lewis ...

Through the vivid, true stories of five people who journeyed into and out of addiction, a renowned neuroscientist explains why the “disease model” of addiction is wrong and illuminates the path to recovery.The psychiatric establishment and rehab industry in the Western world have branded addiction a brain disease, based on evidence that brains change with drug use. But in The Biology of Desire, ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Through the vivid, true stories of five people who journeyed into and out of addiction, a renowned neuroscientist explains why the “disease model” of addiction is wrong and illuminates the path to recovery.The psychiatric establishment and rehab industry in the Western world have branded addiction a brain disease, based on evidence that brains change with drug use. But in The Biology of Desire,
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Glass Half Full

by Lucy Rocca ...

Series series Addiction Recovery Series
In April 2011, Lucy Rocca woke up in a hospital bed with no memory of how she had ended up there. After accepting that her drinking had spiralled out of control, she made the decision there and then to never touch alcohol again. However, the early days were a challenge, and Lucy began recording her journey in a blog as a way of helping herself move forward to a happy and sober future.For someone ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

In April 2011, Lucy Rocca woke up in a hospital bed with no memory of how she had ended up there. After accepting that her drinking had spiralled out of control, she made the decision there and then to never touch alcohol again. However, the early days were a challenge, and Lucy began recording her journey in a blog as a way of helping herself move forward to a happy and sober future.For someone
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The Alternative 12 Steps

A Secular Guide to Recovery

by Martha Cleveland, Arlys G. ...

In The Alternative 12 Steps: A Secular Guide to Recovery, Martha Cleveland and Arlys G. show how the 12-Step program can be interpreted and worked by those who simply do not believe in an interventionist deity. At the same time the authors conscientiously maintain the intention and integrity of the program - its values, scope and depth. A chapter is devoted to each Step. The language is clear, ... Read more

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In The Alternative 12 Steps: A Secular Guide to Recovery, Martha Cleveland and Arlys G. show how the 12-Step program can be interpreted and worked by those who simply do not believe in an interventionist deity. At the same time the authors conscientiously maintain the intention and integrity of the program - its values, scope and depth. A chapter is devoted to each Step. The language is clear,
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Yogi stripper

by Marie-Claude Renaud ...

De ses débuts dans les bars de danseuses en région jusqu’à son succès dans les plus grands clubs de Montréal, Marie-Claude Renaud dévoile les coulisses de cet univers sulfureux dans une langue franche et sans jugement. Avec la même spontanéité, elle raconte ses explorations houleuses des drogues psychédéliques, et se livre sur son rapport difficile avec les dépendances, l’alimentation et son image ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

De ses débuts dans les bars de danseuses en région jusqu’à son succès dans les plus grands clubs de Montréal, Marie-Claude Renaud dévoile les coulisses de cet univers sulfureux dans une langue franche et sans jugement. Avec la même spontanéité, elle raconte ses explorations houleuses des drogues psychédéliques, et se livre sur son rapport difficile avec les dépendances, l’alimentation et son image
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Heroin

A true story of drug addiction, hope and triumph

by Julie O'Toole ...

Julie grew up in the heart of Dublin’s north inner city, in Sheriff Street. Living in this tough area, she was exposed to crime and drugs. She started using heroin when she was 16. By the time she was 18 she was a chronic addict. This story details how she spent the next four years living on the streets of Dublin; dealing drugs and stealing to feed her habit. It is a snapshot of how a young girl ... Read more

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Julie grew up in the heart of Dublin’s north inner city, in Sheriff Street. Living in this tough area, she was exposed to crime and drugs. She started using heroin when she was 16. By the time she was 18 she was a chronic addict. This story details how she spent the next four years living on the streets of Dublin; dealing drugs and stealing to feed her habit. It is a snapshot of how a young girl
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How to Help an Alcoholic You Love

A Guide for Family and Friends of an Alcoholic

by Ellen Petersen ...

If your loved one or a friend is an alcoholic - this book will be an invaluable help. It will show you how to take the necessary steps to help the person you care about.Don’t wait any longer. React today. Knowing how to help an alcoholic is the most crucial step you must take. Follow this guide, and you will see how alcoholism can be turned back again.To make it easy to follow, this guide is ... Read more

$8.23 CAD

If your loved one or a friend is an alcoholic - this book will be an invaluable help. It will show you how to take the necessary steps to help the person you care about.Don’t wait any longer. React today. Knowing how to help an alcoholic is the most crucial step you must take. Follow this guide, and you will see how alcoholism can be turned back again.To make it easy to follow, this guide is
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The Easy Way to Stop Smoking

by Allen Carr ...

Series Book 10 - Allen Carr's Easyway
'If you follow my instructions you will be a happy non-smoker for the rest of your life.'That's a strong claim from Allen Carr, but as the world's leading quit smoking expert, Allen was right to boast!This classic guide to the world's most successful stop smoking method is all you need to give up smoking. You can even smoke while you read. There are no scare tactics, you will not gain weight and ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

'If you follow my instructions you will be a happy non-smoker for the rest of your life.'That's a strong claim from Allen Carr, but as the world's leading quit smoking expert, Allen was right to boast!This classic guide to the world's most successful stop smoking method is all you need to give up smoking. You can even smoke while you read. There are no scare tactics, you will not gain weight and
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Stripped Down

Unfiltered and Unapologetic

by Bunnie Xo ...

***The INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!***From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear evidence that no one is irredeemable. With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, Bunnie pulls no punches as she shares ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

***The INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!***From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear evidence that no one is irredeemable. With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, Bunnie pulls no punches as she shares
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Codependent No More

How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself (Revised and Updated)

by Melody Beattie ...

REVISED AND UPDATED * With a New Chapter on Trauma and Anxiety, a List of Resources, and More * 2023 Nautilus Book Award Winner * As Heard on Glennon Doyle’s We Can Do Hard Things PodcastThe cultural phenomenon that has helped heal millions of readers, this modern classic holds the key to understanding codependency and unlocking its hold on your life.Melody Beattie’s compassionate and insightful ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

REVISED AND UPDATED * With a New Chapter on Trauma and Anxiety, a List of Resources, and More * 2023 Nautilus Book Award Winner * As Heard on Glennon Doyle’s We Can Do Hard Things PodcastThe cultural phenomenon that has helped heal millions of readers, this modern classic holds the key to understanding codependency and unlocking its hold on your life.Melody Beattie’s compassionate and insightful
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A Million Little Pieces

by James Frey ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A gripping memoir about the nature of addiction and the meaning of recovery from a bold and talented literary voice. “Anyone who has ever felt broken and wished for a better life will find inspiration in Frey’s story.” —People“A great story.... You can't help but cheer his victory.” —Los Angeles Times Book ReviewBy the time he entered a drug and alcohol treatment facility, ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A gripping memoir about the nature of addiction and the meaning of recovery from a bold and talented literary voice. “Anyone who has ever felt broken and wished for a better life will find inspiration in Frey’s story.” —People“A great story.... You can't help but cheer his victory.” —Los Angeles Times Book ReviewBy the time he entered a drug and alcohol treatment facility,
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De l’espoir pour aujourd’hui

by Al-Anon Family Groups ...

Ce recueil de réflexions quotidiennes de membres Al‑Anon enfants adultes d’alcooliques est destiné à quiconque veut faire des progrès au niveau de l’acceptation, de la compassion et de la compréhension. Avec index. ... Read more

$13.73 CAD

Ce recueil de réflexions quotidiennes de membres Al‑Anon enfants adultes d’alcooliques est destiné à quiconque veut faire des progrès au niveau de l’acceptation, de la compassion et de la compréhension. Avec index.
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From Under the Truck

A Memoir

by Josh Brolin ...

“Josh Brolin’s out to catch his breath between the slant-eyed suggestions and irrefutable evidence of his past. He hears voices, and he listens, reminding us with brutal honesty that our surroundings were never there to be carried, rather woven into the fabric of the freedom to be who we are.”—Matthew McConaugheyFrom Josh Brolin, a unique and decidedly un-celebrity memoir, by turns affecting, ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

“Josh Brolin’s out to catch his breath between the slant-eyed suggestions and irrefutable evidence of his past. He hears voices, and he listens, reminding us with brutal honesty that our surroundings were never there to be carried, rather woven into the fabric of the freedom to be who we are.”—Matthew McConaugheyFrom Josh Brolin, a unique and decidedly un-celebrity memoir, by turns affecting,
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Allen Carr: The Easy Way to Quit Cannabis

Regain your Drive, Health, and Happiness

by Allen Carr, John Dicey ...

Series Book 95 - Allen Carr's Easyway
Do you feel trapped by your addiction to cannabis? Is your motivation and lust for life being sapped by an obsession with your next joint? If so, then this book is for you.Allen Carr's Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. This book applies that tried-and-tested method to the problem of marijuana addiction. With clear no ... Read more

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Do you feel trapped by your addiction to cannabis? Is your motivation and lust for life being sapped by an obsession with your next joint? If so, then this book is for you.Allen Carr's Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. This book applies that tried-and-tested method to the problem of marijuana addiction. With clear no
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Guts

The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster

by Kristen Johnston ...

The New York Times bestseller—a harrowing and hysterical memoir by the two-time Emmy Award-winning actress from the hit television show 3rd Rock from the Sun.“It felt like I was speeding on the Autobahn toward hell, trapped inside a DeLorean with no brakes. And even if I couldsomehow stop, I’d still be screwed, because there’s no way I’d ever be able to figure out how to open those insane, cocaine ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

The New York Times bestseller—a harrowing and hysterical memoir by the two-time Emmy Award-winning actress from the hit television show 3rd Rock from the Sun.“It felt like I was speeding on the Autobahn toward hell, trapped inside a DeLorean with no brakes. And even if I couldsomehow stop, I’d still be screwed, because there’s no way I’d ever be able to figure out how to open those insane, cocaine
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How To Live With An Alcoholic and Still Enjoy Your Life!

by Been There ...

This is practical, self-help guide for anyone struggling through life with an alcoholic, it is particularly aimed at partners and spouses of alcoholics. The author is a professional writer and since 2007 she has been counselling people living with alcoholic loved ones. Her husband was a chronic alcoholic for 20 years and through the techniques she developed and shares in this book, she currently ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is practical, self-help guide for anyone struggling through life with an alcoholic, it is particularly aimed at partners and spouses of alcoholics. The author is a professional writer and since 2007 she has been counselling people living with alcoholic loved ones. Her husband was a chronic alcoholic for 20 years and through the techniques she developed and shares in this book, she currently
... Read more
One Breath at a Time

Buddhism and the Twelve Steps

by Kevin Griffin ...

Merging Buddhist mindfulness practices with the Twelve Step program, this updated edition of the bestselling recovery guide One Breath at a Time will inspire and enlighten you to live a better, healthier life.Many in recovery turn to the Twelve Steps to overcome their addictions, but struggle with the spiritual program. But what they might not realize is that Buddhist teachings are intrinsically ... Read more

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Merging Buddhist mindfulness practices with the Twelve Step program, this updated edition of the bestselling recovery guide One Breath at a Time will inspire and enlighten you to live a better, healthier life.Many in recovery turn to the Twelve Steps to overcome their addictions, but struggle with the spiritual program. But what they might not realize is that Buddhist teachings are intrinsically
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How to Change Someone You Love

Four Steps to Help You Help Them

by Brad Lamm ...

A powerful, ground-breaking book that shows you, in concrete steps, how to stop a loved one from engaging in self destructive behavior.Stop your husband from drinking himself to death.Don't let your brother lose it all to gambling.Get your kid off drugs.Motivate your best friend to lose weight.Make your spendthrift brother-in-law stop maxing out his credit cards.Get your sister out o... ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

A powerful, ground-breaking book that shows you, in concrete steps, how to stop a loved one from engaging in self destructive behavior.Stop your husband from drinking himself to death.Don't let your brother lose it all to gambling.Get your kid off drugs.Motivate your best friend to lose weight.Make your spendthrift brother-in-law stop maxing out his credit cards.Get your sister out o...
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The Book of Magical Living

8 Secrets to Inner Power

by Poppy Jamie ...

"I love this book." FEARNE COTTON"This book gave me chills from start to finish. Poppy has articulated aspects of how I live my life in words that don't come easily. And the fact that she has done this by turning around so much pain is truly inspiring and life-changing. This book will help so many people." - DR TARA SWART, Neuroscientist, MD and Sunday Times instant bestselling author of The ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

"I love this book." FEARNE COTTON"This book gave me chills from start to finish. Poppy has articulated aspects of how I live my life in words that don't come easily. And the fact that she has done this by turning around so much pain is truly inspiring and life-changing. This book will help so many people." - DR TARA SWART, Neuroscientist, MD and Sunday Times instant bestselling author of The
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Aidez-moi!

Les deux mots les plus importants de ma vie

by Sylvain Marcel ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Le comédien Sylvain Marcel a participé à plusieurs succès populaires qui lui ont permis d'impressionner l'auditoire avec son grand registre de jeu. Aussi à l'aise dans les rôles de gentil banlieusard que de dangereux psychopathe, l'artiste a cependant trompé tout le monde.Car pendant 30 ans, alors qu'il a fait rire ou ému le public aux larmes, il a vécu un véritable drame: une dépendance ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Le comédien Sylvain Marcel a participé à plusieurs succès populaires qui lui ont permis d'impressionner l'auditoire avec son grand registre de jeu. Aussi à l'aise dans les rôles de gentil banlieusard que de dangereux psychopathe, l'artiste a cependant trompé tout le monde.Car pendant 30 ans, alors qu'il a fait rire ou ému le public aux larmes, il a vécu un véritable drame: une dépendance
... Read more
Alcoholics Anonymous, Fourth Edition

The official "Big Book" from Alcoholic Anonymous

by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. ...

Known as the "Big Book," the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide get and stay sober since the first edition appeared in 1939. Opening chapters articulate A.A.’s program of recovery from alcoholism — the original Twelve Steps — and recount the personal histories of A.A.'s co-founders, Bill W. and Dr. Bob.In the pages that follow, more than 40 A.A. members ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Known as the "Big Book," the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide get and stay sober since the first edition appeared in 1939. Opening chapters articulate A.A.’s program of recovery from alcoholism — the original Twelve Steps — and recount the personal histories of A.A.'s co-founders, Bill W. and Dr. Bob.In the pages that follow, more than 40 A.A. members
... Read more
Ben Diary of A Heroin Addict

by Anne Rogers ...

As a young man from a loving, middle class family living in a small English village, Ben Rogers appeared to have it all….but then he found drugs. As his life descended into chaos and despair, Ben began to chronicle his daily struggles with the aid of a video camera. He was hopeful that one day his experiences could be used to educate others. Ben lost his battle against addiction and died when he ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

As a young man from a loving, middle class family living in a small English village, Ben Rogers appeared to have it all….but then he found drugs. As his life descended into chaos and despair, Ben began to chronicle his daily struggles with the aid of a video camera. He was hopeful that one day his experiences could be used to educate others. Ben lost his battle against addiction and died when he
... Read more
Touchstones

A Book of Daily Meditations for Men

by Anonymous ...

Series series Hazelden Meditations
In the quest for sustained sobriety and self-development, we must look outside of ourselves to discover our inner truths. Whether we are facing dependency or parenthood, marriage or meditation, everyone needs a guide to embolden their coping skills and settle in to a better, more balanced life.Touchstones has strengthened millions of recoveries for more than thirty years. Offering suggestions for ... Read more

$14.90 CAD

In the quest for sustained sobriety and self-development, we must look outside of ourselves to discover our inner truths. Whether we are facing dependency or parenthood, marriage or meditation, everyone needs a guide to embolden their coping skills and settle in to a better, more balanced life.Touchstones has strengthened millions of recoveries for more than thirty years. Offering suggestions for
... Read more

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