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37 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A book that saves life,what more can you say.There are no words to review such a book,through regular attendance at AA meetings and practising the principles outlined in this book i have not had a drink in over four years,perhaps more of a surprise is that i no longer want a drink and am living very happily without one.All this from despairing suicidal drunk who craved alcohol as soon as he woke up.
32 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It's difficult (and it would be stupid!) to argue with a method that's helped thousands recover from the brink. For this reason alone, AA's "Big Book" should be required reading for anyone who even suspects they have a problem with alcohol (and, for that matter, for anyone who deals with alcoholics in any capacity).
At the same time, it's easy to be put off by the outmoded, evangelically-nuanced text. Don't be. Treat it as you would a respected grandparent -- their ideas, methods and experience are absolutely valid; it's just that their way of expressing things hasn't kept up with contemporary thought and society..
AA's a "spiritual rather than religious" fellowship, it says. Sometimes this is hard to bear in mind -- the vast majority of AAs talk of a God who is evidently Judao-Christian. If you're not of this tradition, don't let that put you off -- and don't let the book's condescension regarding agnostics and atheists put you off either! People of all religions and none (and this includes active agnostics and atheists) have benefited and continue to benefit from AA as a viable means to become and, crucially, remain sober.
From a hopelessly drunk malcontent to a sober, able life. That's what putting into practice the core message of this book has done for me. Perhaps it doesn't work for everyone; but everyone who's searching for help with their drinking can only benefit from reading this book and trying its methods.
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a doctor and an alcoholic (recovering!), I still know of no other way to survive and live happily after reaching the end of drinking. AA is imply the only thing that does work, and miraculously CAN work for everybody!
This book was written in the 1930's, and yet still describes the suffering of alcoholics and their way out of that suffering, expertly. Along wih meetings, and the support of other alcoholics, this book can not only save your life, but improve your life beyond all measure. It's a must read for those living with alcoholism personally, or in the family. No ammount of research and money has matched the understanding of this disease, as described by those who have it.
This book was written in the 1930's, and yet still describes the suffering of alcoholics and their way out of that suffering, expertly. Along wih meetings, and the support of other alcoholics, this book can not only save your life, but improve your life beyond all measure. It's a must read for those living with alcoholism personally, or in the family. No ammount of research and money has matched the understanding of this disease, as described by those who have it.
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