Barb Rogers

This is my first book to receive from LT and be a reviewer. I was so overjoyed that the book I received "free" was about recovery--a favored topic and one that I have many books on-- many of them unread...but I dream that if they are on my bookshelf--that possibly there can be healing by "osmosis" ( a science teacher advised me that if anything if would be by "diffusion" (?) ...anyway to proceed... -- I started reading and got "bogged" down at page 43-- not surprising as it seems to me that in my own "recovery process" I get "bogged down at Step 4--not really knowing how to proceed and where to go.

I received a reminder that I had not "reviewed " and realized that when I did finish the book--I didn't know how to complete the review process--so have taken the time to figure some of that out-- ( you can see that I can easily digress!) . Anyway--on this last day of the year 2009--I feel compelled to post at least a partial review of where I am so far.--so as not to feel guilty --and also be able to search with a clear conscience the next batch of books.

Thus far I really like this book--it gives specific ways to "work the program" --much I have Highlighted... and am anxious to finish-- this is one of those books that I "must" take notes on -- and actually "write out" things that I want to remember--hence it will be a while before I finish..

page 41 states " ...her sponsor told her that working the fourth step was like peeling an onion. After she wrote things or she was to give it a few days, and then go back and look at what she'd written..." I realize that I have not gone much beyond the first couple of layers--so have much work to do-- I sense that this book will be a helpful guide... I hope to add to this review soon.… (mais)

This is a well written book with personal examples and stories to illustrate the meaning behind each of the 12 steps. For those unfamiliar with the steps, perhaps this book is a good way to introduce yourself to the perspective shared by many who have found life out of death. For those who have some understanding of their addiction, this book is another good support and understanding of the steps and how they relate to our lives. The book is a quick read with fairly short chapters, and enjoyable throughout.… (mais)

I enjoyed this quick, straightforward guide through the 12 Steps and how they have been put into practical use in people's lives.

The tone is very positive and seems to align very well with the spirit of the "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous, although "12 Steps that Can Save Your Life" is not actually AA conference-approved literature.

I didn't find that there was anything particularly new or different to be learned here (nothing you couldn't get from the Big Book), but if someone has an issue with reading AA literature, perhaps this would be a more welcoming place to start. And the stories are all good reminders of why the program is so key to a balanced life.… (mais)