Don’t Let the Bastards Grind You Down: 50 Things Every Alcoholic and Addict in Early Recovery Should Know, or How to Stay Clean and Sober, Recovery from Addiction and Substance Abuse [Paperback]

Georgia W. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0981708803 | ISBN-13: 978-0981708805 | Publication Date: January 2, 2009 | Edition: 1

No matter what happens, you don’t have to pick up a drink or drug today.” These words tend to strike fear in the hearts of many alcoholics and addicts who are new to recovery, because just one day without booze or drugs may as well be an eternity. It can seem like an impossible task to get through twenty-four hours, never mind a week or a month – so just how do we get that proverbial monkey off our back? This book is full of suggestions that can work for anyone who is new to recovery or trying to get clean and sober again. The author has drawn on her own experiences and that of others in early recovery to determine the ‘Fifty Things Every Alcoholic and Addict Should Know,’ including: The First Thirty Days – What to expect and how to get through it Things to Avoid – Protecting your recovery and coping with stress Relapse – Warning signs and moving forward if it happens Family – How to include them and re-build relationship Dating in Recovery - The not so good, the bad and the ugly Dry Drunk – How not to be one Twelve Step Programs – How they work and what you should know “If you have a substance abuse problem and want to quit or are new to sobriety and don’t know what to expect, read this book. It’s different, down to earth and a very easy read. 'Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down is not your typical recovery book”. – Tom Chenault, Radio Talk Show Host and Recovering Alcoholic

Editorial Reviews

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"If you have a substance abuse problem and want to quit or are new to sobriety and don't know what to expect, read this book. It's different, down to earth and a very easy read. 'Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down' is not your typical recovery book." - Tom Chenault, Radio Talk Show Host and Recovering Alcoholic -- www.tomchenault.com

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From start to finish this is a very readable book, full of the sort of information necessary to aid recovery from addiction. I have read many, many such books but have NEVER found one so easily readable and indeed FUN. The fact that it is a fun read makes it a really important to this genre of Recovery Books, at a time when the person who picks it up is desperate to find good helpful information they are also in need of a good friend and this book can be just that. I would (and will) recommend this book to anyone I know looking for recovery from addiction.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Ornery Tiger Press; 1 edition (January 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981708803
• ISBN-13: 978-0981708805
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Recovery > Alcoholism
  • #50 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Recovery > Substance Abuse

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS, April 6, 2009

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Jules "Jules" (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don’t Let the Bastards Grind You Down: 50 Things Every Alcoholic and Addict in Early Recovery Should Know, or How to Stay Clean and Sober, Recovery from Addiction and Substance Abuse (Paperback)

As a very good friend...all I can say is that this book is a must read for ALL! It will not only help everyone trying or trying again and again to be in recovery, but also for the family and friends who need a little insight on what they might have missed or not fully understood about being an addict. My feelings were truly changed from the pages of this amazing book and I have a better appreciation and understanding from the "other side"...I can not wait for a follow up to get more information and knowledge of what to do to help and encourage the ongoing process of recovery.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experience, Strengths, and Hope, December 22, 2008

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MICHAEL R (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don’t Let the Bastards Grind You Down: 50 Things Every Alcoholic and Addict in Early Recovery Should Know, or How to Stay Clean and Sober, Recovery from Addiction and Substance Abuse (Paperback)

Great Book! We need all the help we can get and this information helped me understand some of the essentials in early sobriety. There is so much insight and advice for a newcomer or anyone in recovery. Thanks for sharing your Experience, Strengths, and Hope.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped with the changes in my life, December 20, 2008

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Jahson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don’t Let the Bastards Grind You Down: 50 Things Every Alcoholic and Addict in Early Recovery Should Know, or How to Stay Clean and Sober, Recovery from Addiction and Substance Abuse (Paperback)

This book is incredible! I found it to be right on target with what I have been going through... It addressed many issues one might experience in the early days of recovery and even years after the decision was made to quit using. Thank you for a very informative and helpful book!!!!!!!!