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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

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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.

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.

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!!!!!!!!

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 recovery. However, this book is the exception! Most of the chapters are 1 1/2 - 2 pages long and they have serious content mixed with humor. She touches on all the important things a recovering alcoholic/addict should know, but doesn't dive into details. It's a perfect read before you're ready to go to meetings/groups or before you are ready to understand them. Actually, it's a perfect read anytime!! Thank you so much for writing a book that has all the info we need to know right now without all the background and medical stuff that I can't seem to focus on right now!!!

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. I would recommend it to anyone trying to live the clean and sober life and to the friends and family of a loved one. Simply an invaluable resource.

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. I am not an addict but have an alcoholic son that I love but realize that I cannot help...only try to understand. I would recommend this read to someone who cares about an addict as well as the addict seeking recovery.

I was intrigued by the title. I read the introduction and first chapter on line and immediately bought the book. I have been in recovery for 27 years and this book is the best piece of literature for newcomers that I have ever read. "Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down" is a comprehensive collection of all the things I would want someone new in recovery to hear.
The book written in a clear, blunt style and the topics are extremely relevant to those who are new to recovery. "Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down" is also easy to read and has large print. It is broken up into 50 bite-sized chapters of a few pages each. This is another reason that the book is well suited to newcomers whose minds may still be a little cloudy or who are having difficulty with concentration and attention.
I found that "Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down" has helped me remember what it was like when I was new in recovery. I would also recommend the book to non-addicts/alcoholics who would like to understand the challenges of being new to recovery.

Other books for those serious about recovery from addiction: Narcotics AnonymousAn Introductory Guide to Narcotics AnonymousSponsorshipThe Narcotics Anonymous Step Working GuidesJust for Today: Daily Meditations for Recovering AddictsIt Works : How and Why : The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Narcotics Anonymous

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. Either future participants, or just collateral damage. Laughing or crying so being a part of everyones' life; just seems to have much more drama when alcohol is being consumed . This book is a bare bones account of what you can do to help yourself.

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. it's written in an easy way so that it keeps ur interest. great book!

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. Will keep around to refer to as I progress in my recovery.