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Title: The Tao of Sobriety: Helping You to Recover from Alcohol and Drug Addiction by David Gregson, Jay S. Efran, G. Alan Marlatt ISBN: 0-312-24250-6 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Pub. Date: 21 January, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Misleading Title
Comment: The title of this book is misleading, it is not about Taoism and Sobriety, it is about Buddhism and Sobriety. The first hundred pages or so are extremely well written, but as a Taoist myself I was disappointed to find yet another book in which Buddhists attempted to proselytize their beliefs in the name of Taoism. There is a difference whether Buddhists are willing to admit it or not. At the very least they should have noted the central Buddhist theme of the book on the cover somewhere. That experienced councilors and PHDs wrote such a misleading title only strengthens my suspicions that PHD stands for "Piled Higher and Deeper."
Rating: 4
Summary: darn good but
Comment: excellent suggestions for getting hold of the reins of loving sobriety...a wee lack of understanding of AA's philosophy as the authors mention the 'disease' is looked at as biological and physiological by AA and not dealt with as a disease of the 'mind' yet it's clearly written in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous on page 23 that alcoholism is a 'disease of the mind primarily' (2nd sentence of 1st paragraph) ... the authors also say 'alcohol and drugs' when alcohol is one of the major drugs...nicotine and alcohol are the worst of the bunch... whereas booze is more dramatic and devestating ruining many lives of loved ones,nicotine slaughters many more slowly chipping away at lives until it's too late and many a drunk has dumped the habit left not able to get off nicotine...the authors use the wrong minded terms 'clean and sober'...you'll see that term in NA literature and it's big among the rehabilitation centers but there's no 'clean'...it's the big rehabilitation center and counselor type 'lie'...no where in AA literature will you find the term 'clean'...'clean with caffeine and nicotine' you will hear in AA but even that's dwindling as the rehabilitation business detrimentially effects AA...one must alter ones mood chemically everyday of their lives...the only question is 'what chemical' do they use or abuse ?...sugar, anger, caffeine, workaholism (the biggest and most rewarded addiction of all...addiction is doing what i want to do repeadedly because i want to do it and i do it to the exclusion of 'wholeness'), judgementalness, nicotine, cocaine, booze, weed, heroine, aspirin, submissiveness, shyness, self-righteousness...all physical, psychological, mental, emotional, spiritual, emotional, social 'states' have their attending 'chemicals' shooting through the body...there's no way anyone can't alter their mood with chemicals daily...many of the non-external chemicals are worse than the external chemicals taken into the body...i dare say the authors were probably 'jacked up', worn out, anticipatory and struggling with pride and work all during the making of this book...no such things as 'clean and sober'...there's only 'sober' as first proposed by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob...they'd probably be appalled at the term 'clean' and even more shocked by the corruption of AA and long term sobriety by the authors and rehabilitation centers cashing in on a human phenomena...good techniques in this book but a fundamental ignorance of the dynamics of sobriety...it's striking the lack of understanding among psychologists/counselor types/addiction experts towards their own 'field'...could be because most of them haven't lived the addicts life or hit bottom themselves...especially the 'self talk' therapists...good book though...i trust 'take what you need and leave the rest'is practiced by all who read this lovely [email protected]
Rating: 5
Summary: Vital
Comment: Alcoholism and drug addiction are the only two pathologies (character traits) that tell you, you don't have them. If you think you might have a problem, you do! If you do then I would suggest two books to read, "Alcoholics Anonymous" or "The Tao of Sobriety"--if you're serious about getting sober. David Gregson's and Jay Efran's new book "The Tao of Sobriety" has captured the pain, lonliness and absurd (comic) insanity of alcoholism and drug addiction with compassion and insight. It is a book that should give hope and courage to anyone struggling with addictions. You owe it to yourself to take the time and read it. Its simple straight forward suggestions just might save your life.
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Title: Zen of Recovery by Mel Ash, Melash Ash ISBN: 0874777062 Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher Pub. Date: 01 January, 1993 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Mindful Recovery: A Spiritual Path to Healing from Addiction by Thomas Bien, Beverly Bien ISBN: 0471442615 Publisher: Wiley Pub. Date: 29 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Tao of Recovery: A Quiet Path to Wellness by Jim McGregor ISBN: 0893342491 Publisher: Humanics Ltd Partners Pub. Date: 01 January, 1998 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: A Skeptic's Guide to the 12 Steps by Z. Phillip ISBN: 0894867229 Publisher: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services Pub. Date: 01 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: Cool Water by WILLIAM ALEXANDER ISBN: 157062254X Publisher: Shambhala Pub. Date: 19 August, 1997 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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