| Field Notes on the Compassionate Life : A Search for the Soul of Kindness
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| 2006-06-23 |
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Writing in a friendly, upbeat voice, Barasch is never pious as he ponders the meaning of compassion, its healing properties and the wisdom of the compassionate, from St. Francis and the Dalai Lama to caring individuals in Barasch's own life. Touching on psychology, social science and evolutionary biology, |
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| The Zen of Recovery
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| 2006-02-02 |
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I reread "Zen" every few months. It's the perfect companion book to the Basic Text and It Works How and Why. Besides breaking down the 12 steps in a way that's more easily understood, Mel Ash relates each one to Zen. Although 12-step recovery is touted as simple, it isn't for a lot of new people. |
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| Not God: A History of Alcoholics Anonymous
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| 2005-09-29 |
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Not God provides an insightful and thoughtful study of the history of AA. It will provide the experienced 12 stepper further understanding of their program. Additionally, readers not already conversant with the subject will learn and grow from this introduction.
- Chuck Netzger |
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| Addiction and Grace
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| 2005-09-29 |
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Reading Room | Spirituality
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Here is Gerald May's brilliant and now classic exploration of the psychology and physiology of addiction. It offers an inspiring and hope-filled vision for those who desire to explore the mystery of who and what they really are. May examines the "processes of attachment" that lead to addiction and describes the relationship between addiction and spiritual awareness. He also details the various addictions from which we can suffer, not only to substances like alcohol and drugs, but to work, sex, performance, responsibility, and intimacy.
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