The Recovery Book (Paperback)

~ Arlene Eisenberg (Author), Howard Eisenberg (Author), (Author) "Like traffic on the Oregon Trail 150 years ago, traffic on Recovery Road is pretty heavy these days..." (more)
Key Phrases: Phase Two, Alcoholics Anonymous, Higher Power (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Addressed primarily to recovering addicts and their families, this book relies heavily on the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) game plan for success. The question-and-answer format is conducive to a personalized approach and will appeal to the individual struggling to make progress on the road to recovery. Beginning with "First Step: Deciding to Quit," the book offers guidelines and encouragement and outlines the pitfalls and challenges that each addict must face and overcome. The detox process is graphically described, and the authors emphasize the hard work needed to maintain sobriety. The last part of the book is devoted to recommendations for rebuilding and restructuring one's life with the help of AA. For self-help collections.
- Carol R. Glatt, VA Medical Ctr. Lib., Philadelphia
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Attempts to explain exactly what a recovering addict and his or her family will face during every stage of living clean and sober, with information on support groups, family relationships, temptations, and hundreds of questions and answers. Original.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; 1 edition (January 10, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563050846
• ISBN-13: 978-1563050848
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,585 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and accurate, December 20, 1999

By	JAMES W. WEST M.D. (Betty Ford Center, California) - See all my reviews

This book is the only reference book on alcohol and other addictions put together in one easily understood volume. It should be the book on a readily reached shelf of every therapist. I have used this fine work since it's publication in my work: treatment planning, lectures, individual counselling and diagnosis. James W. West M.D., Betty Ford Center

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Step-By-Step Recovery Book., June 14, 1999

By A Customer

Before this I have never read anything that made me feel better in my recovery. I had gone to several meetings and read other materials as well as conferred with my Doctors' and therapist. Several questions I had but couldn't quite ask were answered in this book. As well as things I was feeling, and scared about, but wasn't able to put words to. It helped me to relax, to feel like I was experiencing something other people had been through. I didn't feel "crazy" for the first time in months. It was a great quick reference guide too. It's all set up in easy to read chapters covering everything you need to know about recovering from addictions. It explains specifically steps to go through the detox process from every drug or alchohol, medical advice on how to get help, the whole withdrawal process for each type of addict, and more importantly-the way to get on with your life with your kids, your spouse, your family, your job, and yourself. It doesn't clutter itself up with 99% spiritual talk either. Not that that isn't important, but that comes later, after you get your body back to normal.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ony book that ever made a difference, August 4, 1999

By A Customer

This book was the catalyst to my sobriety. It succeeded in drawing the truth out where my friends and family had not been able to. Most of all, it made me finally be honest with myself.

Thank you, to the authors. Thank you, thank you.