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Book Reviews of Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book 4th Edition
Book Review: EVERYONE should read this book!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had borrowed a copy of this book to read from a local AA group. I got so much from the text, not only as an alcoholic, but as a human being. I think everyone should read this book. I bought two copies: one to keep as a reference and one to pass around. It looks like I'll have to order a few more because both of my copies are out!Book Review: Recovery
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the essential book needed by all who have an addiction. It is the first step for all who desire freedom from addictions.Book Review: Well, it saved my life!
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't write reviews but I felt I needed to on this one, I truly believe in this book. The 'Big Book' was given to me by a prison chaplain and I have since read it three times. As I was reading it I was thinking to myself, "Jeez, that's me! I've done that!" This book inspired me to get help for an addiction I really didn't care about. (despite the agony it caused my family and friends.) I have since joined several local AA chapters and and am clean and sober. I am 25 years old and had no problem with the English presented within the text. I believe all addicts should read this book with an open mind and you WILL learn from it. Everybody has a diffrent 'rock-bottom' and I was at mine. Sometimes you have to be at the bottom of the pit to force you to look up. Through this book and AA, I have turned my life completly around. No addict can recover on his own, that's where the "Higher Power" comes in. If you are suffering from addiction, I beg you, at least give this book a chance. It may very well save your life.Book Review: dr bob's nightmare
Summary: 5 Stars
just a title from the book.
arrived on time in excellent condition.
Book Review: Isn't a Program Better than No Program?
Summary: 4 Stars
Has anyone ever known anyone in A.A.? Has anyone ever worked with addicts? Is anyone reading this an addict? Words like "all", "never" and "always" are very taboo in the realm of psychology and addictions. Why, because as soon as you use one of these terms, there is an exception to your stereotype. Also keep in mind A.A. doesn't necessarily promote a relapse; it is quite possible the addict is doing it. The idea "addition is a life long process" is candid. A person who is in recovery will always be in recovery. Even if there is no drug and/or alcohol use, the person will still have addictive traits. That is why it is important to continue relapse prevention. Therefore if recovery isn't through A.A. and it is going to be successful, there is some sort of struture and modified behavior plan in place.
Some people believe that A.A is nothing more than propaganda with its aphorisms. Is the fact that those same people produced statistics about why A.A. doesn't work another form of propaganda? However, if you do want to speak statistics about an imperial research (that might not account for A.A. programs across the country), then I have no problem doing so. I read about a research study that found out of 100 people: 5 sober, 29 dead, and 66 still drinking, after being involved in A.A. It is a sad state of affairs that 29 people are dead and 66 still drinking, but 5 people who are still sober out of 100 alcoholics/addicts that is actually pretty good. The relapse rate is so high and success rate so low in this realm that sadly there are more calamities than triumphs. Therefore, I believe 5 saved souls are better than 0 save souls.
I believe the real problem isn't with A.A.; it is with social programs in this country. Many people who abuse alcohol and/or drugs have a mental health disorder as well. These are called co-occurring disorders, for instance bipolar disorder and substance abuse would be a co-occurring disorder. So perhaps if there was more social programs that tackled mental health and substance abuse, and if these programs were made more affordable to people who needed them, the problem could reduce. However for the most part, the common person has no real grasp of mental health or substance abuse. Addicts in many cases are treated like an elephant in the living room. As for government, aldermen don't seem too worried about it until a member in their family might have an issue. Anyone recall Jeb Bush and his daughter? Speaking of politics, perhaps these matters should be what counts come election time, instead of some of the other trivial issues in this country.
Please don't get me wrong, A.A. and N.A. (narcotics anonymous) aren't for everyone. It doesn't work for everybody, but you can't say it is a worthless program. The design of A.A. (and N.A.) is somewhat religious, yet I would say more spiritual. Still isn't a program or support group better than nothing at all? Honestly? I respect anybody's thoughts against or for anything, so it is good to stand by your convictions. However, one can say that democracy doesn't work if there is a poor public forum in place, or it appears the system might have some problems. Does that mean that democracy will no longer be used? Does that mean the democratic system should become null and void?