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A guide to all kinds of addiction from a star who has struggled with heroin, alcohol, sex, fame, food and eBay, that will help addicts and their loved ones make the first steps into recovery

“This manual for self-realization comes not from a mountain but from the mud...My qualification is not that I am better than you but I am worse.” Russell Brand

With a rare mix of honesty, humor, and compassion, comedian and movie star Russell Brand mines his own wild story and shares the advice and wisdom he has gained through his fourteen years of recovery. Brand speaks to those suffering along the full spectrum of addiction―from drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and sugar addictions to addictions to work, stress, bad relationships, digital media, and fame. Brand understands that addiction can take many shapes and sizes and how the process of staying clean, sane, and unhooked is a daily activity. He believes that the question is not “Why are you addicted?” but "What pain is your addiction masking? Why are you running―into the wrong job, the wrong life, the wrong person’s arms?"

Russell has been in all the twelve-step fellowships going, he’s started his own men’s group, he’s a therapy regular and a practiced yogi―and while he’s worked on this material as part of his comedy and previous bestsellers, he’s never before shared the tools that
really took him out of it, that keep him clean and clear. Here he provides not only a recovery plan, but an attempt to make sense of the ailing world.

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“A thought-provoking explication of the 12-step program run through the Mixmaster of Mr. Brand’s verbal pyrotechnics . . . spellbinding . . . stunning.” The New York Times

“A no B.S. program to conquer all.”
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“Russell Brand brings an exhaustive and profound understanding of what it means to be felled by addiction and how to stand back up again. It is potentially there in all of us.”
Men’s Health

“With a rare mix of honesty, humor, and compassion, comedian and movie star Russell Brand mines his own wild story and shares the advice and wisdom he has gained through his fourteen years of recovery.”
InRecovery Magazine

“Transformative . . . entertaining and easy to read . . . eye-popping.”
The Guardian

“Russell Brand is a gift to this world! His ability to translate how to transform your life using modern language and humor is an invaluable resource for a new generation. This book is a must read!”
―Tony Robbins, New York Times bestselling author of Unshakable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook and Money: Master the Game

“This is a brave and useful book, that I read in one day. It offers real insight into addiction and the stuff that drives it and Russell has done a great service in tackling the classic twelve steps in a non-reverential and totally entertaining kind of way that will help a lot of people. It feels wrong to say it is an addictive read, given the subject, but it really is. Russell doesn’t just want to save our souls he wants to entertain us on the way.”
―Matt Haig, author of How to Stop Time and Reasons to Stay Alive

Recovery should be read by the world.” ―Ruby Wax, author of Sane New World

“The premise of his program is that the 12 steps followed by Alcoholics Anonymous can work for anyone. Recovery is the 12 steps, as translated by Russell Brand.”
Sunday Times (UK)

“While the insights are not original, the experience of them is unique and it's Brand's own story that gives the book its energy. For anyone with an abiding interest in Russell Brand.”
The Observer (UK)

“Personally it always struck me as a bit unfair that only raging alcoholics and hopeless drug addicts got to practice the 12 steps, given how they provide such an invaluable emotional toolbox?now, thanks to the vision (his critics might say the ego) of Russell Brand, they are available to all.”
―Suzanne Harrington, Irish Examiner

“There is no better lesson to be learnt than by someone who has lived it. And with that in mind, Russell Brand is a man to listen to. Carefully. Beneath the performance he talks sense. A lot of it.”
Stylist (UK)

“One of his most endearing qualities is his emotional honesty―his openness about his flaws and ignorance, and his confidence despite them.”
―CALM (UK)

About the Author

Russell Brand is a comedian and an addict. He's been addicted to drugs, sex, fame, money and power. Even now as a father, more than fifteen years into recovery he still writes about himself in the third person and that can't be healthy. He is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller Recovery. He still performs as a comic and is studying for an MA in Religion in Global Politics. He has two cats, two dogs, a wife, two daughters, ten chickens and sixty thousand bees in spite of being vegan curious. He is certain that the material world is an illusion but still keeps licking the walls of the hologram.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holt Paperbacks; Reprint edition (September 3, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 125018245X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250182456
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 0.75 x 8.2 inches
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Since rising to fame in 2003, Russell Brand has established himself as one of one of the world’s most celebrated stand-up comedians.

Aside from stand-up, Russell is also a phenomenally successful author, broadcaster, actor, podcaster, columnist, political commentator and mental health & drug rehabilitation activist.

He has 2 cats, a dog, a wife, a baby, 10 chickens and 60 thousand bees, in spite of being vegan curious.

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I must admit. I was never a fan of Russell Brand. But after listening to an interview between Russell and Jordan Peterson, he tweaked my interest, so I bought the book. What an exceptional piece of writing!! Avery honest and open person Russell is. He is quite a poet and thinker. I never knew!But if you really want to enjoy this book, you MUST buy the audio version. To listen to Russell tell his story in his words, with his accent, it is even better than the read.This is a must read for anyone seeking knowledge and understanding of those battling addictions. I really can’t say enough good things about Russell, or this book. WELL DONE!!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
This book not only arrived one day early, but it was in even better condition than described. Rather than being in “good” condition, it was in brand new condition! Imagine my delight to find a book devoid of bent corners, dog eared pages, or a broken spine!

Now, for the book. It’s bedtime, and I’ve made a small dent — Brand’s gift of vivid descriptions, humor, and honesty have already rendered this book worth its weight in gold. I look forward to reading the rest of it in the coming days and hopefully sharing it with those who I suspect most need it. While I don’t battle addictions in the common use of the term, I do LOVE my chocolate. Maybe bad relationships too. Perhaps this is a book I didn’t know I needed — I kind of think it is.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
Russel Brand and his own spin on the 12 steps. He speaks with such intelligence and has a vast vocabulary in this book. He struggled with addiction (in many forms) and has been very open about his recovery journey. This book could be helpful for those who are in recovery, considering recovery, has a loved one in addiction/recovery, or just anyone that wants a good laugh with some AA 12 step knowledge. He does use explicit language but that's just him. Great read! Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
I was able to finally get through the 12 steps in a way that I understood and, felt complete trust in the process and in Russell Brand to get me through it. I believe Russell to be very intelligent and also an interesting human. It did take awhile, especially though step #9. take the time to "help yourself" with the coaching from Russell, you won't be sorry...
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2018
I bought this book because I am in intern counselor who deals with clients with substance abuse. I also used it in my bibliography assignment for my counseling class. It took me about a month to finish it because I was taking notes but it was worth the read. I gave it 4 stars because sometimes Russell's references to things are lost in translation as an American reader and sometimes he does go off a bit on tangents. That said, aside from maybe needing a bit of a tighter editor and more universal dialogue, it was a great read. I really liked how he broke down The 12 Steps and made it understandable to people who aren't necessarilly in AA and or people who don't want to read "The Book". I especially liked how humble Russell was when he wrote his story and shared about others as well. He really is quite authentic, real, genuine etc. He's flawed, just like the rest of us and is not afraid to admit it. I would recommend this book to any reader wanting to familiarize themselves with the steps as well as anyone struggling with some kind of addiction. Russell makes it clear that to some degree, we all struggle with an addiciton, it may be shopping, over eating, movies/series on TV, sex, porn, exercise (even that can be bad for you if done in excess), drinking, pain killers, work, etc. He also shares his spiritual side, information on meditation/mindfulness and overall, just how to be a more aware, awake and compassionate person. If some of you are familiar with who/how Russell was about 15 years ago, he's really (to steal Virginia Slim's phrase) come a long way. He's a much more mature, kind, compassionate, empathetic, awake, aware, wise, humbled, husband, father and son. Thank you Russell Brand for encouraging others to be a better version of themselves and to stop stigmatizing people with addictions.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
Russell used a 12 step program, as have I, to change his life. This book seems to be written to assist people, perhaps skeptics more than anyone, to see what 12 step programs really are, to remove people’s preconceptions, and encourage those suffering that there is another way to live without their present pain.

I have read several other reviews of this book that say 12 step programs are shame-based, cultish, etc. This has not been my experience at all, and Russell does address these ideas. My experience is that people who feel shame in a meeting bring that shame with them, and by working the 12 steps, are often able to leave it behind.

There are also reviews saying “Just go to a meeting or buy the Big Book”. Misinformation, prejudice and fear often hold people back from that. This book seems to lower the threshold for people to see that there really is a way out of their suffering. Even so, even this presentation of “The Program” will be too much for some. This book does not shy away from how much work is involved and how difficult it can be to create true and lasting change in life.

My own experience echos much of this book, and at no point did I find the author going off-message or self-aggrandizing. The fact is, as Russell repeats, addictions to whatever (alcohol, sex, drugs, food, self-harm, etc) are not the problem, but rather a symptom and expression of something deeper. 12 step programs, WHEN FOLLOWED, work amazingly well to get to the root of these issues and free people from suffering, which in turn frees them from their addictive behaviors that result from them.

As for the “warning: 12 Step” reviews, I can understand (I used to be fiercely against 12 step meetings that the DMV and courts forced me into). 20 years of drinking later, when I was finally honestly ready to change my behavior and my life, it still took 2 years of continuous relapses before someone said something in a meeting that ended my struggle in a moment.

Recovery is hard, the process is often embarrassing and painful, but for those that put in the effort, it is SO worth it. If only 8-10% of people who try it do all of that, it’s not the fault of the 12 step program. It’s not a success or failure rate, it’s a willingness rate!

This is NOT comedy book. It clearly gushed from the heart. The audiobook is great, read by Russel with his accent, and accentuation. If you need help, start here, it works.
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Mikenaushworldwide
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, pushed me to fight!
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2024
The best thing this book did for my was force me to write down my feelings and issues and get over them. I used to do drugs, I still do but I used to too.
Ana Carolina Rodrigues
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and touching
Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 8, 2017
I’d strongly recommend especially to those of you who are struggling against an addition or compulsive behavior. Happily he found a beautiful way to experience the beauty of life.
D.C
5.0 out of 5 stars A lot better than his other books
Reviewed in Australia on August 13, 2024
I really enjoyed this one. Wasn’t expecting much but I was wrong. Russell brand really helps you in dealing with your own stress and anxiety. Well done. Enjoyed this so much, I bought it for our workplace library
mastelotto
5.0 out of 5 stars Russell Brand gets it!
Reviewed in India on December 16, 2017
Russell Brand gets it!
Experiential knowledge qualifies him to share with the intent of helping others who desire to shed suffering
Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read!!!
Reviewed in Germany on January 10, 2018
I am from Germany and a huuuuge fan of Russel Brand. I enjoy watching documentaries with him and was so excited about this book release and even pre ordered it. I loved to read this book and it helped me to understand myself and the people around me much better... I try to internalise the 12 steps and try to be a better and selfreflected me... it helped a lot to read Russel’s experience and having a living proof that there’s always a chance to change 💛💛