Taking life one day at a time has proven essential in the Al-Anon program of recovery for those whose lives have been adversely affected by the problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. This book, like its companion volume One Day At A Time In Al-Anon, is designed to keep our focus on today and give us the courage to change the things we can.
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102 of 102 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
as a daily reader, i feel this is the best, and a step up from al-anon's also-great "one day at a time" reader from the sixties, the predecessor of "the courage to change". the philosophy is powerful yet simple, positive but not squishy at all, the readings are comprehensive (as is the index - and you can look up just about any emotion you happen to be feeling and find a strong reading on it), the quotations are excellent, there's no gender bias, there's no attacking the alcoholic, and it's gentle from start to finish - but firm throughout.
i would recommend this book to anyone whether you're in al-anon or not. it's a prime book in my library and life.
93 of 95 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This is the best daily reader I've found so far, even among the other Al-Anon books. I struggle with depression, tiredness, and having grown up the child of generations of alcoholics. Sometimes I don't feel that Al-Anon fits what I'm struggling with, and that leaves me feeling lonely - but this book almost always has something that soothes me in a deep way (which I'm despretely seeking when depression tears at me) and helps me feel stronger in that particular moment.
I read a page a day (when I remember), but mostly I use the index. I look up whatever topic I feel fits at that time - acceptance, anxiety, detatchment, fear, gratitude, mistakes, self-acceptance, self-esteem, and so on - and read all the pages on that topic. If I still feel torn up inside I look up another topic and read those pages. By the end of reading, although my problems haven't been solved, I feel a more able to deal with the world.
I've found there are a lot of useful quotes, not just the ones at the bottom of the pages but within the text. All of my copies are dog-eared and underlined, and I write a lot of quotes down to help later because often a simple phrase clicks within me whereas a torrent of wise words cannot.
In summary, this book has helped more than the many self-help books I've bought, probably because I've made it a part of my life. No book can answer my problems and the fact that I inevitably have to deal with them - difficult when I feel I just don't know how. But that's why this book is perfect; it exists to help people survive, one day at a time. It's straight-forward simplicity, without the too-sweet, new-age feel other books can have, is why it is personally indispensible.
64 of 65 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This little book helps me focus on something positive (or a lesson I'm working on) in very bite-size pieces. Sometimes it's all I have time to read (each day is only 3-4 paragraphs), but it's effective.
From the Preface: Taking life one day at a time has proven essential in the Al-Anon program of recovery for those whose lives have been adversely affected by the problem of alcoholism in a relative or a friend. This book, like it's companion volume _One Day at a Time in Al-Anon_, is designed to keep our focus on today and give us the courage ot change the things we can. ...Because these selections are based on sharings from individuals, they contain references to gender and to specific relationships, but the thoughts are applicable to people of all walks of life.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By "lmmorgan"
Format:Hardcover
Speaking as someone from an alcoholic family, this book helps you "detach, with love" as they say in AA. You realize you can live life for yourself and that you deserve to. The courage to change is needed because the old patterns are familiar and comfortable, but they no longer work. The book brings together wisdom from diverse sources, is divided into 365 short sections corresponding to days of the year, and encourages you truthfully, yet warmly, every step of the way. Read this, it's time to stop beating up on yourself!!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This inspirational daily reader helped me to get through every minute of every day for the first 5 years in Nar-anon. The fact that it is written by people who came before me and they share their information and experience, makes it so much easier to read. Not some clinical Dr. telling you what to do to fix your life, just people helping other people.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By C. McAdams
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you have ever lived with an addict or alcoholic, this book gives you inspiration and courage to learn how to be independent in your growth as a person.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By shampoo girl
Format:Hardcover
I have owned this book since the year it was published in 1992. I have read it almost every night for the last 14 years off and on but mostly on. I am always amazed and brought to tears as to how accurate the message is on any given day. I had a breif relationship with an addict that ended over 10 years ago but this book is the one true gift that I was given from that experience as it truly is a daily message from God and has given me more comfort, solace and strength than I can describe. I plan on purchasing 2 more copies tonight.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This little book was a great help to me while I was coming to terms with having grown up with Alcoholic parents. I highly recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
helpful
This book is helpful if your walking a path with some one who has an addition or just an addictive personality.
Published 4 days ago by Tap
4.0 out of 5 stars
good condition
This daily meditation book helps me to think more thoroughly about al-anon issues so that I may ponder how it effects my life. Thanks.
Published 6 days ago by Sara Pritchard
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best pieces available from the Al Anon Family Groups
These pages, 365 daily meditations, were each written by individual participants from around the world in the Al Anon program. Thoughtful, diverse, timely, and well-edited. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Marianne Long
5.0 out of 5 stars
Courage to Change
This Large Print edition is perfect for me. No more struggling to see the words! Much easier to read late at night too.
Published 14 days ago by cobblestone76
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heard it was great
Actually, I haven't taken the time to read this. I bought on the recommendation of a friend, who gave it gold stars.
Published 17 days ago by outdoors gal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed
A little inspiration each day...It is a great book even if you don't have a loved one who is an alcoholic.
Published 17 days ago by Donald M Wolff
5.0 out of 5 stars
thank you
I have noticed the books have been in great condition and are being used by many of our members This an amazing reader
Published 27 days ago by janie kennedy
3.0 out of 5 stars
I wasn't looking for daily antedoctel sayings
reminded me of daily Zen calendar, with daily anecdotes. Not really what I thought it would be. Still nice, and reflective and I have not given it away, yet...
Published 1 month ago by monica mais
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must
Courage to Change is a great daily reminder to look at the situation from a healthier point of view. It also has wonderful and insightful quotes to chew on.
Published 1 month ago by Reader
3.0 out of 5 stars
Daily devotional
Suitable, general devotional for those dealing with the challenges of living with or caring about an alcoholic.
Good reinforcement of meeting material
Good reinforcement of meeting material
Published 1 month ago by Pat Carpenter
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