- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.; 1st St. Martin's Griffin Ed edition (17 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312254288
- ISBN-13: 978-0312254285
- Product Dimensions: 22.5 x 12.6 x 1.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 582,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Answering yes to these questions sparked Pluymen's realization that life could be so much more fulfilling if he was sober. This book is Bert Pluymen's story of struggle and triumph over alcohol addiction. It also contains insightful, witty, uplifting, and wryly humorous stories of the many people Pluymen met who were also searching for sobriety. This is an informative book that will shed new light on how alcohol abuse can ruin people's lives - even if they thought it could never happen to them.
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40 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is, so far, the best book I have read on the subject. If you too are dithering over the "do I have a problem" question then this book will help you decide. Bert Pluymen himself did not drink like the stereotypical alcoholic, which makes his own experience in the book refreshing reading. It allows the reader who has a drink problem to identify with the author whilst also providing inspiration.
I found this book impossible to put down once I had started it, in fact I must have read it at least three times, it is such an easy book to read.
I found this book impossible to put down once I had started it, in fact I must have read it at least three times, it is such an easy book to read.
78 of 91 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I enjoyed reading this book, but as an non-believer, I really found the religious aspect encompassed within the basic premise that God is the ultimate saviour, highly irritating and it therefore 'lost' my interest. Finding God obviously fills a need in many people, but for those of us who are alcoholic and intelligent, the book may well prove unhelpful as it is heavily reliant on accepting the 'route' to sobriety proferred by AA.
36 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Mr. Pluymen's book is written in a style that is easy to read and talks about real people and real experiences. It was filled with such helpful information that I read the whole book over a weekend. I was greatly inspired and appreciated the honesty he put in the book about his own struggle, other peoples' stories, and the effect alcoholism had on peoples' lives. I found it very enlightening to see how he and others were able to overcome (or "manage") their addictions and get on with their lives. He has a great sense of humor, which helps when trying to learn more about this disabling disease and how to cope with it and get relief! Also, he offers a lot of hope. He hits the nail right on the head as he talks about the fact that he and many others are working people, some wealthy, some middle class, etc. They hold down jobs, have marriages, and children, etc. But, yet, they have this overwhelming problem. Then, he talks you through how he overcame the problem. It took a long time. But he did it. And, now, even though I know he still has the disease, he has it under control and is living a nicer, more normal life. Perhaps most telling is that he is living!! And, he shares the stories of several others who have gone through similar struggles. I found a little of each of them in myself and my experiences with others who face this disease. I am a professional and I am sharing this book with many others who come to me for assistance in overcoming alcoholism. Burt provides a unique and fresh look at dealing with this very personal problem. I give the book a very high recommendation and am so thankful I came across it. :) JB
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A lifesaver
This is quite simply a lifesaving book - well, it helped save mine anyway. I first read this book during a period of 3 months sobriety (which didn't last, but I guess it wasn't my... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2007 by N Rains
From one thinker to another
Thankyou Mr. Pluymen for sharing your story. I thought I was the only one who was succeeding in my profession while drowning my lonliness in alcohol. Read more
Published on 17 April 2002
Brilliant guide to alcoholism-if in doubt read it!
As a recovering alcoholic (2 years sobriety) I found this book an absolute must and wish I had found it years before. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2001
Worth its weight in gold.
I would give this gem 10 stars if I could. It has helped me and two others come to grips with our problems. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 1999
A book for alcoholics who haven't trashed their life.. yet
This is a book for smart, successful alcoholics who haven't trashed their lives,..... yet. I'm a smart guy who makes a lot of money. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 1999
Tremendously helpful
This book is intelligent, thoughtful, funny and most of all very helpful. I have a son who has been struggling with the question of whether or not he should choose sobriety, and... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 1999
This Book Could Save Your Life!
By writing the Thinking Person's Guide to Sobriety, Bert Pluymen made me look closely at my own lifetime of dangerous behavior. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 1999
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