Pocket Sponsor, 24/7 Back to the Basics Support for Addiction Recovery (Paperback)

by Shelly Marshall (Author) "Day One/12:00 AM: Do not regret the past..." (more)
Key Phrases: Higher Power, Day Thirty, Day Eleven (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
There's NO other book that's SO strong and right-to-the-point in supporting folks in addiction recovery. The Pocket Sponsor grounds them when they need it and picks them up when they fall. --Toby Rice Drews, Author Getting Them Sober

This little paperback became a big seller at Serenity by the Sea when author (also author of Day By Day and Young,Sober, & Free, and other popular recovery books) held a book signing. Shelly designed this book to be read at the HALT moments. This exceptional support book also has a phone list for the number of your sponsor and others in your recovery circle. Whether you are new to recovery or have more program time, Pocket Sponsor is a wonderful book filled with words of inspiration and hope. It's a must for people in recovery. --Body, Mind, & Spirit, review

Whether you are new to recovery or have more time, THE POCKET SPONSOR is a wonderful book to carry with you at all times. You can turn to any page, read any hour and you will be filled with words of inspiration and hope. --Ruth Fishel, Author The Journey Within: A Spiritual Path to Recovery

Product Description
From the author of Day By Day, comes the best new book for the chemically dependent in recovery. This book is designed as a basic 24/7 form of support and contains a reflection and positive statement for every hour of the day for 31 days. It is full of the wisdom of the old-timers, 12-Step slogans, and brief, no bull help for the HALT moments. Now you can carry a little bit of fellowship with you wherever you go.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Day By Day, Recovery Resources; 2 edition (January 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967491568
• ISBN-13: 978-0967491561
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #119,383 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom for every hour of every day, August 30, 2004

By	John H. Prin "Secrets are my speciality" (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Pocket Sponsor: 24/7 'Back to the Basics' Support for Addiction Recovery (Original Pocket Sponsor) (Paperback)

From John Howard Prin, author of STOLEN HOURS: Breaking Free From Secret Addictions, Syren Books, 2004

This dandy tool belongs in every recovering addict's pocket. I consider it a tool because for anyone who was once captive to addictive urges its small size contains huge pay-offs -- it serves the person seeking sobriety as a combination daily devotional/day planner. Regardless of what time of day or night (or week or month), the POCKET SPONSOR provides pithy advice.

It is divided into 24 brief paragraphs-with-sayings for every hour of each day, Day 1 through Day 31. Like one's sponsor in an AA or other 12-Step group, it provides the guidance and encouragement in writing that the sponsor would usually provide in conversation. Designed as a basic 24/7 form of support, it allows the beginner, or those beginning again, to carry a little bit of the fellowship from their 12-step meetings with them wherever they go.

As a professional counselor and recovering individual myself, I agree with the author when she says, "Anytime during the day that you feel uneasy, find the day and hour and read your message...Again and again, you will discover new passages that are exactly what you need at that moment."

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANYTIME YOU NEED IT SUPPORT, August 2, 2008

By	Sherry R. "Sherry R." (IL United States) - See all my reviews

This little pocket size book has been vital for those times when I need to get out of my own head for a second in a healthy way and gain nurishing food for thought. I've thought many times about the message I've received when I opened it up, it's right where I am emotionally even if I don't really want to see it at the time. I hasn't failed yet to deliver just what I need to hear when I need to hear it.
I've since purchased The Pocket Sponsor for all my sponcees and they love it. I've given them as gifts and used them as topics for discussion groups. There isn't one person that I've shared this little book with that doesn't agree that it has powerful messages.
It's a terrific book!!! I carry it on the motorcycle, in my purse, in my pocket, it even goes to the beach with me.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to have acceptance of others, gratitude and some peace of mind in their lives. That's how it works for me anyway, one day at a time and sometimes one minute at a time. Whatever works for you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Helpful, July 20, 2007

By	G. Gerlis - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book fits right in my pocket and when I feel a little shaky about keeping clean and sober I just take it out and read the meditation for that day and hour. I'm always surprised about how many times it hits the nail on the head and I go on with my day clean and sober!!!