Beyond the Twelve Steps: Roadmap to a New Life [Paperback]

Lynn Grabhorn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1992

BEYOND THE TWELVE STEPS:ROADMAP TO A NEW LIFE presents powerful new concepts virtually uncharted in other recovery literature, concepts that give decidely new meaning to the spiritual principles of today's twelve step recovery programs (Alcoholics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Alanon, Adult Children of Alcoholics, etc.).

BEYOND THE TWELVE STEPS is a journey of the soul that speaks to that spiritual longing felt by so many in today's society...a longing that says simply, "Okay, this has been fun and all that, buy my god, there MUST be something more!"

In her warm and humorous style, author Lynn Grabhorn reveals What and Who we are, why we're here, and where we're going. And with no apology, she guides us on a walk into our long-forgotten, divinely powerful Selves.

BEYOND THE TWELVE STEPS is a deeply inspiring guide not only for those in recovery, but for anyone searching to find spiritual meaning in today's challenging times.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Although this book assumes the reader is a 'survivor' of alcohol, food, drug or other addictions that sent them through their twelve step program of recovery, that needn't turn you away from this great resource.BEYOND THE TWELVE STEPS speaks to my own longing, shared by many I know, to hear that promised but elusive, still small inner voice -- the voice from the kingdom within that lies behind the loud chatter of the ego self. It is the voice of our Inner Self that is our true identity in the divine, and the root of our connectedness, one with the other. Grabhorn shows us how to access that inner source of energy to create the reality we want in our lives. This is a great book for those serious about their spiritual growth and ready for the next steps into mastery." -- CONVERGENCE MAGAZINE

"I am now walking with a smile on my lips. A year ago I wouldn't have thought it possible." Kent Arne, Stockholm.

"What an inspiring, wonderful book you have written. It has opened up a whole new direction for me." Mavis U. Johannesburg, S.A.

"Having just read your book for the second time, I am again overwhelmed by its power and love. You really have 'carried the message' for me." Bob G. Waterside, Scotland

"I have read lots of self-help books since coming into recovery, but none has spoken so clearly and directly to an alcoholic as yours. I now have such a sense of direction." Jacqueline K. Glosture, U.K.

"I have always felt there was something missing in my growth on the program, and now your words have brought tears to my eyes, probably becauase another human being has heard my cries." Deborah D. Ontario, Canada.

"Though I have never been to a 12-step study program, I can't begin to tell you how much your book has helped me. You have presented material that so many writers make complicated, into such an easy approach. I plan on using your book as I would the Bible." Barbara C. Upland, California -- LETTERS FROM READERS

"In a departure from the traditional approach to the 'spiritual side' of twelve step recovery, Lynn Grabhorn's book BEYOND THE TWELVE STEPS; ROADMAP TO A NEW LIFE invites the reader to move beyond structured thinking and gain contact with Who and What they truly are. She expertly brings together the concept of Higher Power in control, and that that control comes from within. BEYOND THE TWELVE STEPS is not only for those in recovery, but for anyone searching for meaning and direction in life." -- CONCEPTS MAGAZINE

"Truly, this is an important new book which stands out from the plethora of recovery literature. Acknowledging the debt she owes to Alcoholics Anonymous, the author encourages the reader to move beyond self-imposed limitations and answer the 'call to Home,' the longing for the connection with the God within." -- SMALL PRESS MAGAZINE

From the Inside Flap

For years, Lynn Grabhorn has been a passionate student of thought and our divine relation to Self. Raised in Short Hills, New Jersey, she moved to California in 1963, the same year she joined A.A. Still a westerner, Lynn continues to write, lecture, and give her unique seminars. In her own words:

“Our inner beings are crying out for us to remember who and what we really are because the call is out, big time, for us to wake up. All it takes is a deep desire, and anyone can make this journey with ease.” --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Beyond Books (April 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096730671X
• ISBN-13: 978-0967306711
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,800,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lynn Grabhorn began her working life in the advertising field in New York City, founded and ran an audio-visual educational publishing company in Los Angeles, and owned and ran a mortgage brokerage firm in Washington State.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm in heaven., April 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Beyond the Twelve Steps: Roadmap to a New Life (Paperback)

Thanks to Lynn Grabhorn for this book. I have been searching for an answer for the last 30 years, but not until i read this book i realised that i am the answer to all my questions. I have the full responsibilty to get on with my life, but I have a lot of helpers to guide me through. I have just finished the book, but tonight I will start all over again enjoing the content of this marvelous book. I would also very much like to join one of your seminars if possible. Again, THANKS LYNN GRABHORN, today I have found the best reasons to live,myself. Feel free to write me.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Change Your Life Book, September 30, 2004

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Kirsten H. Kennedy (cambridg, mn United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond the Twelve Steps: Roadmap to a New Life (Paperback)

I have read thousands of books in my forty years on this earth and this one helped me to change my life. I have been in program for many years enjoying a "Normal" life. However, one experience that had evaded me was "Extraordinary". Thanks to this unbelievable information written with love, hope and reality, I learned to take responsiblity for the life I had created. I was able to then learn step by step to give up the life I no longer wanted and live the life of a women with a divine nature. I just wanted to let you know that I have never felt so alive. I have never lived with such abundance, and I will thank you someday when I am on my own book tour. Remember who you are. Remember you changed my life. There is something I say every morning and evening that you gave to me. "I willingly release all thoughts, beliefs, people, places and things that no longer lovingly serve me and I choose LOVE, JOY, ABUNDANCE, ADVENTURE, PROSPERITY, BEAUTY AND BEING A WORLDWIDE BEST SELLING AUTHOR, SO BE IT! With Love, K.H. Kennedy

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book, February 11, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Beyond the Twelve Steps: Roadmap to a New Life (Paperback)

If you have done the 12 Steps and find yourself asking yourself "okay, now what?" then this book will help you.

All we are ever looking for in sex, drugs, alcohol, food, etc, is God -- our own inner Beingness which is always whole, complete and perfect. The step after the twelve steps (call it the thirteenth step, perhaps) is to wake up to who and what we are. The twelve steps are a ladder we use to raise our awareness to the point where we can realize that what we have been seeking "out there" and trying to fulfill through our addiction, was really just a running away from the tremendously beautiful and loving being that we are. Use this book as an opportunity to stop running away -- to stop telling yourself the lie that you are something other than perfection in your very being. We are not our minds, nor our bodies, nor our feelings. How can we be sure? Because we can witness them. If we can witness something, how can it be us? It can't be. So, the question becomes, "Who am I?" The answer is what you have been looking for all along.

A note to the person who left the not so nice comments (the reader from Longmeadow, MA USA): Your comment was rude, not loving, and not supportive. If you want to help her (which you seem to proclaim), then simply love her -- which means accept her exactly as she is -- 100% without trying to change or control her. Try not to be so hard on yourself because you are taking it out on others. If you slipped up, would you really want others to treat you in such a judgemental and demeaning way or would you want them to be loving and truthful with you? Character bashing is never necessary nor helpful -- that only helps grow our own ego.

Anyway, a great book, which I highly recommend.

If you've done the twelve steps and have managed to remain sober, then now make the decision to be who you were always destined to be -- your perfect, Divine Self. You are beautiful. If you don't feel like it, then drop the "disapproval stick" that you walk around with whacking yourself with all the time -- and start approving of yourself, completely. That's all you need to do. If you approved of yourself 100%, you'd be There, with a capital "T". What's there not to love?