Is it possible to love deeply and be embraced by intimacys arms without surrendering your values and truths? Can a committed long-term relationship have a new beginning every day? Is it indeed possible that all relationships can be fluid and move to the next level (whatever that is!) on a daily basis?In one word, YES!The book will empower you to have exceptional relationships and make your quality of life excellent. The secret to making this happen is waking up from the mia...

This beautiful book features member sharings, photographs, and artwork from around the globe, reflecting the diversity of Al‑Anon members' spiritual experiences. Long out of print, Having Had a Spiritual Awakening… is now available exclusively as an e-book.

Free Yourself from AddictionQuitting drugs may be the best thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones. But it can also be the toughest challenge of your life. This book can help. Jerry Dorsman, author of the acclaimed How to Quit Drinking Without AA and a respected therapist who specializes in addiction recovery, has helped thousands of people quit drugs and get on with their lives. In How to Quit Drugs for Good,...

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, engaging and personal. The Foreword to this Second Edition of the book begins with a striking quo...

Basic introductory book for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Easy-to-understand explanation of alcoholism and the Alateen program.

Inspiring true stories of recovery from the high-pressure world of businessThey reached the pinnacle of their careers in spite of-or sometimes because of-substance abuse. They struggled with sobriety while striving for success, often risking their professional lives on the road to recovery. Now, with honesty, courage, and insight, they share their remarkable stories.Michael Deaver, former White House deputy chief of staff, describes his recovery as “the sin...

“There’s still time to change things.”—Siri Hustvedt, The Blazing WorldAddiction is easy to fall into and hard to escape. It destroys the lives of individuals, and has a devastating cost to society. The National Institute of Health estimates seventeen million adults in the United States are alcoholics or have a serious problem with alcohol. At the same time, the country is seeing entire communities brought to their knees because of opioid additions. These scourges affect n...

The Forum is an international monthly publication of Al‑Anon Family Groups, a fellowship that offers strength and hope for the friends and families of problem drinkers. In the pages of this magazine, Al‑Anon and Alateen members share their challenges, insights, and progress along their path of self-discovery and spiritual growth much in the way that they contribute when attending Al‑Anon or Alateen meetings. Such sharing is important in helping readers find personal growth and peace of min...

Our brains and the quality of our infancies have a profound influence on working the 12 steps, which are so basic to any recovery program such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Working the 12 steps changes our brains. Therefore, the more we know about how the brain works, as described in this book, the more likely we will be to know what we're actually dealing with as we develop our own concept of a power greater than ourselves, work with a sponsor, take inventory, practice meditation and work with...

A perfect gift for anyone at any stage of recovery; great for recovery anniversaries.Special hardcover gift edition is also available.Original prayers on modern life challenges and situations, as well as new takes on classic devotions.Perfect for those whose spiritual practice feels stale or unproductive; this book will bring fresh life to ongoing spiritual practice.

Do you feel like you are constantly doing things for others, or because of others? Do you feel like you have to endure situations in your life or just suck it up? Do you feel sad about how things are going in your life? Does that sadness echo "Why me?" Do you think you deserve better? Have you got a lump in your throat or a rock in your chest? Are you uplifted in your mind but still have a feeling of heaviness when you breathe?If you ever wondered "How can I love myself?", you came...

Millions of people worldwide have turned to 12 step fellowships for help and spiritual growth. This growth is based on change and the power to do so from "working" the 12 steps. This book is for those seeking to have some good spiritual fun in the process and is an aid in the integration of these spiritual principles.For newcomers to old timers, family members to those still in denial, The Twelve Steps Quotes brings the steps into a new perspective in a fun way.Editor Booth...