The Miracle of Sponsorship: Recovery Stories of Hope and Renewal (Hazelden Carry the Message Book) [Paperback]

Karen Casey (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hazelden Carry the Message Book | Publication Date: October 1, 2000

The often life-saving gift of sponsorship carries a powerful message for all of those in recovery and is especially compelling for anyone new to recovery. This is a moving and hope-filled book that explains the role of sponsorship and the important role it plays in recovery.

This book helps newcomers in recovery as well as longtime veterans of Twelve Step programs understand how sponsorship ends isolation and strengthens the connection to a supportive fellowship.

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About the Author

Karen Casey is the best-selling author of Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Practicing the Course, Keepers of the Wisdom, and numerous other books. She has also written two books for girls: Girls Only! and Girl to Girl. Her signature book, Each Day a New Beginning, has sold three million copies. Karen enjoys golfing and riding her Harley with her husband. She lives in Minneapolis, and Naples, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Hazelden (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568385536
• ISBN-13: 978-1568385532
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,955,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was born in Lafayette, IN and moved to Minneapolis, MN in 1964. I taught elementary school for a few years and then pursued a graduate degree at the University of MN. I graduated with a Ph.D. in 1979. I published my first book, EACH DAY A NEW BEGINNING: DAILY MEDITATIONS FOR WOMEN with Hazelden Publishing in 1982. It has been followed by the publication of 21 other books, the most recent of which is CULTIVATING HOPE. In early summer of this year (2010), Conari will be publishing the 23rd book: LET GO NOW: EMBRACING DETACHMENT. See www.womens-spirituality.com for a complete listing and description and for a link to my blog. My focus as a writer is on the development of spiritual growth and strengthening one's twelve step recovery, and my personal experience is what I rely on, coupled with the wisdom I glean from the many people I walk among in the rooms of AA and Al-Anon. When I am not in front of the computer writing, I am likely giving a lecture or doing a workshop some where. I have spoken to tens of thousands world-wide over my thirty-five year tenure in recovery rooms. From each experience my gratitude grows. And from each experience, my commitment grows to continue doing what brings my life such joy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars divine influence, September 28, 2000

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This review is from: The Miracle of Sponsorship: Recovery Stories of Hope and Renewal (Hazelden Carry the Message Book) (Paperback)

Karen Casey has been a part of my life since '83 through her daily meditation book, "Each Day a New Beginning". She has inspired me to laugh, cry and to ponder the possibilities. Her newest book, "The Miracle of Sponsorship", is an inspiration! She has encouraged me again to grow and stretch myself even further on my road to recovery. The insight of her collection of stories reminds me there are many paths I can take to achieve a balance in my life. There are many people out there struggling same as myself. Each one with stories of how they survived. All I have to do is to reach out. Sponsors have been a significant part of my life, whether I was aware of them or not. Karen has helped me to appreciate their importance in my life. I will never be alone on this road again. Thanks Karen for being one of those people. For giving me the hope that I need every day of my life!