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
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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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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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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.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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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!!!!!!!!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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It was easy to read this front to back. The short chapters didn't drag on too long. I did feel like I learned something reading this book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by NewMacGirl
Engagingly written, but traditionally 12 Step
Like my title says, this was an engagingly written book but it is completely within the AA tradition. If you are looking for something else, this is not it.
Published 5 months ago by K. Northrop
Good book
I am not a big book reader, but this book is great to read. It is nothing like "THE BIG BOOK", it breaks everything down, and easy to read. It's great!
Published 11 months ago by officeguy206
A Must Read for Those New in Recovery
I was intrigued by the title. I read the introduction and first chapter on line and immediately bought the book. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Recover Books
Don't Let the Bastards Grind You down:
This book offered me a lot of insight into the mind of an addict. It was well written & offered the author's thoughts, not a "do this" attitude. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Loving Mom
a sense of humor about a serious human problem
Well written for all of us folks who have ever been in an alcoholic family, what a ride. And the legacy it leaves some family members with. Read more
Published on February 28, 2010 by Leslie L. Pauling
great book
this book is great in early recovery. i was thrown off by the cartoon like cover but after starting to read it i just love it. Read more
Published on February 24, 2010 by brandi
Lacking.
I bought this book for my husband and we both found it extremely lacking. It read like a magazine article or a pamphlet. There was no insight in it at all. Read more
Published on January 17, 2010 by A. Cole
Great book for those in recovery
I started reading this during my 2nd week in recovery, and the author is absolutely right when she says it's hard to pay attention to anything or find anything funny when in early... Read more
Published on December 24, 2009 by Addict in recovery
I needed this book when I started my own recovery.
This book would have been so helpful to me, as I started by new life of recovery. I did not know what to expect. This book is very approachable, humorous and spot-on. Read more
Published on April 4, 2009 by Jeff
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