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One Day at a Time in Al-Anon

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This is the first daily readings guide book for family and friends of alcoholics I used in my recovery in al-anon. It is filled with the greatest wisdom, empathy, warmth and love I have ever encountered. I have been referring to it daily for 12 years. I read the date to begin my day and by topic to meet all my needs. It is a book that does give courage, strength and hope to all whose lives have been affected by alcoholism and gives a guide for living for those of us who know we are going to live, but don't know how.

This book is a standard, maybe even a classic, and is probably one of the first "daily meditation" type books ever published. I read it looking for ideas that can help me and disregarding those that don't. No direct advice is ever given as to what to do about a particular situation. Instead, the reader is directed to turn to a "higher power" for help when confusion, depression, rage or other problems set in. This higher power is self-defined. In conjunction with the Al-Anon meetings, this book helps me change my life for the better, one day at a time, primarily by improving my own attitudes and behavior. I would recommend this book to everyone.

I agree with the reviewer who found this book a little harsh. The advice is "old school" al-anon -- focused on the wife of an AA member. It's all about becoming more agreeable, not arguing with him, not complaining when he spends all his time in AA. If you are an adult child of an alcoholic, there is precious little advice for you here. You might want to check out HOPE FOR TODAY or COURAGE TO CHANGE.

Great books-great for daily meditations, great for any of the 12 step programs.

I find this meditation book a little harsh, although there are some strong insights. I prefer the other Al-Anon mediation books: Courage to Change: 1 Day at a Time in Al-Anon II or Hope for Today. Both of these newer books provide similar insights with a much kinder voice. If you are dealing with active addiction in your life, these books will help, even if you decide not to attend Al-Anon. Remember the three C's: "I didn't cause it; I can't control it; I can't cure it." (Paths to Recovery: Al-Anon's Steps, Traditions and Concepts, p. 14)

Wonderful, inspirational book of daily readings for families of Alcoholics and Drug-Addicts.

I read the daily message everyday to help me deal with life's issues....this book is not just helpful with dealing with an alchoholic but many obstacles we face in our lifetime......very inspiring...

Superb self-help book!! It saved my life after my divorce, I gave it to a friend in need and I hope that through God, it will lift him up as well.

book is great. highly recommend. Once again purchased more than one book from same company expecting a discount on the shipping, which did not happen.

This book is just one to the companion books for the Al-Anon Big Book I bought from Amazon. It's a daily reflections book you read in the morning each day, and has short one page inspirational thoughts you can ponder has you go about your day. A very good book which I have enjoyed. Great book to have along with the others in the Al-Anon collection.