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Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps

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Rohr makes an excellent connection between the 12 steps and the scripture references. His book gave the scriptures a new meaning for me. I recommend this book, especially to someone following the twelve steps.

I have been involved in the world of 12 Step Recovery for quite a few years now and this is the first time I have experienced such an inclusive approach.

Richard seems to be reaching out with hope to people of:

o all faiths and none;
o all addictions and none;
o and every different orientation there is...........

This book may not be the best one for absolute beginners in the world of recovery from addiction - it is rather complicated and a bit obscure in parts.

But Richard does make it clear that we ALL have the same addiction - and that addiction is to the way we think - or as Bill W (one of the founder members of AA) would have so accurately said - we are all addicted to our `stinking thinking'.

This is a brilliant read very informative.great insight into Richard rohr thoughts regarding the twelve step program of alcoholics anonymous.lots about our dualist thinking and how it will hold us back.have bought more of this Jesuits book since reading this.

Richard gets to the core, the heart ,of the 12 steps. Even those who are not struggling with compulsive/addictive behaviour will find here a great depth of understanding of the human condition.

Richard Rohr is always someone who makes me think. This book was my companion during Lent and enabled me to broaden my understanding and practice of prayer and relationships with others.

Loved it. Very consoling but also very challenging. 12 steps are universal and are very compatible with the spirit and principles of Jesus.

This is an excellent read simple deep,pure spirituality for those interested in twelve step spirituality and for those who are looking for a place to start understanding the spiritual life