The Serenity Prayer Book (Paperback)

by William V. Pietsch (Author) "When I mentioned to someone I knew that I was writing a book about the Serenity Prayer, he replied, "The Serenity Prayer?..." (more)
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Product Description
"The Serenity Prayer Book" takes the elements of the prayer - serenity, acceptance, courage and wisdom - and interprets them in fresh and different ways. This meditation is organized by the words and phrases of the prayer, allowing readers to refer again and again to their favourite passages.

From the Publisher
"A very wise book." - M. Scott Peck, author of The Road Less Traveled

"Deeply moving in its profound simplicity, this book will help all who read it to see more clearly the depth of serenity, courage and wisdom in the Serenity Prayer...
Balance, clarity, profundity,humor: Pietsch blends these brilliantly to our benefit."
- Ernest Kurtz, author of AA: The Story and Not God

" The Serenity Prayer is a key lifeline to sobriety...Never have I seen the meaning of
this simple prayer described in such depth to help recovering people." -Terrence Gorski, author of Passages Through Recovery

Published by HarperSanfrancisco: "One of their best." -Publishers Weekly

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Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne (October 9, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062506374
• ISBN-13: 978-0062506375
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,583 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understand Your Word in Prayer- Exceptional book!, October 2, 2001

By A Customer

This is the only book I have seen that takes the words of the serenity prayer and really looks at what they mean.

Pietsch tells you the author of the prayer and write it in its original form. Often people in a 12-Step program say these words, but don't have a clue how to work them into their real life. "Accept the things I cannot change" What is that all about? Easy to say, but try living it! The author give a very clear interpretation based on theology that shows one how to put those words into practice. Remember, God takes care of the spiritual part and we have to take some part in the practical aspects of change. You will read how God can assist in giving you the courage to change. Also you will read the Hebrew definition of sin. Suprisingly, it is not only the moral wrongs we all define, but not measuring up to Gods intentions for you.

Even if you are skeptical about the faith part, the author gives you some insite into how to deal with this as well.

A must for all who say this prayer or are in any recovery program; and for those who suffer from additions and the ones closest to them.