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Best Twelve-Step Programs

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Trade Edition.
Reviews
"I didn't see that this added so much to the AA big book, although I've spoken to alcoholics that say otherwise."
"Got for my family member struggle with alcohol problems."
"A great book."
"saved my life and my eyes- BIG BIG BOOK."
"No problems, smooth transaction!"
""Just My Opinion" A must read if you want further your sobriety or searching for ways to live life on life's terms without the use alcohol and its chemical cousins."
"The biggest problem with this book is that the pages are not numbered like an AA book as well as the naming of the chapters."
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Alcoholics Anonymous: The Big Book
Alcoholics Anonymous (also known as the Big Book in recovery circles) sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.
Reviews
"I didn't see that this added so much to the AA big book, although I've spoken to alcoholics that say otherwise."
"Got for my family member struggle with alcohol problems."
"A great book."
"saved my life and my eyes- BIG BIG BOOK."
"No problems, smooth transaction!"
""Just My Opinion" A must read if you want further your sobriety or searching for ways to live life on life's terms without the use alcohol and its chemical cousins."
"The biggest problem with this book is that the pages are not numbered like an AA book as well as the naming of the chapters."
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Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
The healing touchstone of millions, this modern classic by one of America's best-loved and most inspirational authors holds the key to understanding codependency and to unlocking its stultifying hold on your life. Melody Beattie is the author of numerous books about personal growth and relationships, drawing on the wisdom of Twelve Step healing, Christianity, and Eastern religions.
Reviews
"not the same as the original."
"Very helpful for people who are dealing with an alcoholic or addicted person in their lives."
"This book was recommended to me by a friend, take your time when reading it the information is worth more than time."
"So many areas were spot on for me!!"
"I needed this book."
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Best Twelve-Step Programs

Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition
This is the only A.A.W.S.-authorized e-book version of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Reviews
"Got for my family member struggle with alcohol problems."
"No problems, smooth transaction!"
""Just My Opinion" A must read if you want further your sobriety or searching for ways to live life on life's terms without the use alcohol and its chemical cousins."
"It's a good book to know being a Social worker."
"I have been sober for 20 years and decided to read it cover to cover again for the third or fourth time love this book recommend it to all Great study guide to!!"
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Best Alcoholism Recovery

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Trade Edition.
Reviews
"I didn't see that this added so much to the AA big book, although I've spoken to alcoholics that say otherwise."
"Got for my family member struggle with alcohol problems."
"A great book."
"saved my life and my eyes- BIG BIG BOOK."
"No problems, smooth transaction!"
""Just My Opinion" A must read if you want further your sobriety or searching for ways to live life on life's terms without the use alcohol and its chemical cousins."
"The biggest problem with this book is that the pages are not numbered like an AA book as well as the naming of the chapters."
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Best Alcoholism

This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life
But, they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress-relief associated with alcohol, and assume giving it up will involve deprivation and misery. Here, Annie Grace clearly presents the psychological and neurological components of alcohol use based on the latest science, and reveals the cultural, social, and industry factors that support alcohol dependence in all of us. She grew up in a one-room cabin without running water or electricity in the mountains of Colorado and then, at age 26, became the youngest vice president in a multinational corporation. Annie's program has been featured in Forbes, the New York Daily News, and the Chicago Tribune. Annie is successful, happy, and alcohol-free and lives with her husband and three children in the Colorado mountains. I try to piece the previous evening togeth- er, attempting to count my drinks. I start to worry about my health, beginning the well- trodden road of fear and recrimination: What were you thinking? Just enough to shut down my brain, fall back asleep, and stop hurting. These early mornings are the only time I’m honest with myself, admitting I drink too much and need to change. If you ask me about drinking I’ll tell you I love it; it relaxes me and makes life fun. I am so busy that I don’t leave room for honesty, questioning, and bro- ken promises. I am no longer in control, and the only time I am brave enough to admit it (even to myself ) is alone, in the dark, at three in the morning. If my choice is to live a life of misery in diseased abstinence or drink myself to an early grave, I choose the latter. And I person- ally know self-proclaimed alcoholics who, rather than finding peace, fight a daily battle for sobriety. Recovering appears syn- onymous with accepting life as just OK and adjusting to a new reality of missing out. The idea of recovering seems to give alcohol more power even, and maybe especially, when I am abstaining from it. I want to make it small and irrelevant in my life rather than allowing it more power over me. Admitting that alcohol is a dangerous and addictive drug like nicotine, cocaine, or heroin has serious implications. It’s as if I have woken up from the Matrix and realized that alcohol was only dulling my senses and keeping me trapped rather than adding to my life. Experts imply that it takes months, even years, of hardship to stop drinking. A tough riddle can make you crazy, taking forever to solve. I offer a perspective of education and enlightenment based on common sense and the most recent insights across psychology and neuroscience. A perspective that will empower and delight you, al- lowing you to forever change your relationship with alcohol.
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"My biggest downfall was that I was someone who on certain occasions couldn’t stop drinking once I started, which always lead to painful consequences. For the first time in a decade I feel in control and empowered to effortlessly make informed conscious decisions about drinking, where before I consistently gave in to physical and psychological cravings to drink even when I didn’t actually want to give in. Some of the information is repetitive but that is intentional and most of all it is important, because repetition is needed to undo the deep conditioning from society where drinking culture dominates!"
"However about a month ago I saw that the Audible narration was only a few extra dollars, so I sprung for that and started over with the book - listening to it on my way to and from work each day. The coolest thing about the book to me is that as long as you pay attention, and think about what the author says, the actual change happens subconsciously. I went to a local pub about a week ago while waiting for my kids to finish up an evening activity, and I didn't miss ordering a drink at all - something that should have been a major trigger was now not one at all."
"It spoke to me with science and intelligence and common sense. For almost 10 years, my thoughts have been consumed by drinking, or trying not to drink, or when I could drink again, or at what time I could drink, or how much money I had spent on wine that week, or how to hide my many bottles of wine, or how hung over I felt, or making elaborate plans to drink (I'll drink on Monday, but not Tuesday, then I'll drink Wed and Thursday, and only on Friday if no one is home.....). The longest I ever went in 10 years was 30 days sober. My skin is clear."
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Best Health Recovery

Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, Revised Edition
It instructs readers on how to leave behind the discomfort of toxic hunger, cravings, and addictions to unhealthy foods. Fuhrman’s nutrient-packed, healthful approach to nutrition combined with quick weight loss can be expressed in this equation, health=nutrients intake/calories intake.
Reviews
"I want to write a bad review because that is what my toxic food addicted body/brain wants me to do and I almost gave in and did it. Woke up and finished the book and then decided to write the truth without regards to my fight against the American toxic diet. I want to continue eating luscious breads anytime I want and as much as I want. So reading this book for the second time I am faced with the fact that in order to be where I want to be: healthy and fit, I can either change or stay the same or be somewhere in the middle. I have always been jealous of vegans = because it is the hardest thing a normal eating person can be. This book advises against all animal products - no matter what other reviewers say. Furhman states over and over that animal products are bad for the human body, toxic to the liver, great for cancer and fat, bad for humans. I just had a cheese sandwich - luscious bread, too much cheese, swiss and cheddar, some lettuce, a bit of processed turkey, mayo, mustard, italian dressing. I didn't give it 5 stars because it is so restrictive - but that is not necessarily bad, I'm just kinda weak battling my food demons."
"I existed for the next 5 or 6 years, until I decided I'd had enough to the horrible side effects of the drugs used to manage the conditions. In 2013, I tried this diet for 6 months, when I didn't feel it was happening quickly enough, I gave up and went back to my longing for the former foods. Also, as a side effect of this plan, I have lost over 40 lbs, and have been told I look about ten years younger, but my favorite compliment is that I "look healthy!""
"This looks a bit like some sort of infomercial but I promise you I'm not getting paid for this, and these questions are a big summary of the ones I've been getting for the past 6 weeks. In short, it is six weeks of vegan food with no booze, caffeine, salt, or fat. That means no olive oil, nuts, or fatty things that are still good for you like avocados. After 6 weeks you transition to a diet that can include meat and alcohol plus days where you can eat whatever the heck you want. It kind of blows my mind that I still don't look the way I want and I had 24 pounds on TOP of that. Dinner varied and I learned to cook a lot of different things and make extra for leftovers. You're allowed a little bit of bread now and then (as well as some starchy vegetables) so I never got massive carb cravings or anything. I spent 4 hours cooking his "famous" anti-cancer soup and if I never have that crap again I'll be a happy man. So I bought the fat free balsamic vinagrette at Trader Joe's ate that with all of my salads (only 25 calories per serving). I probably had a pinch more salad and fat because of it but it was worth it to me to have food that tasted normal. Some Ethiopian and Indian places had barely passable options but that was mainly with my eyes closed pretending that there was only a bit of oil in them. It also takes a really objective look at other diets which, in the end, made me not want to try them. 3) I was never hungry. 4) It gave me a lot of tools I can use the rest of my life to make better and more informed decisions. I know this whole things sounds ridiculous and corny, but I've really never felt so damn awesome and enthusiastic before. Mind you, I'm dying for a martini, but in the end six weeks wasn't the worst thing in the world."
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Best Self Help for Catholics

Happiness in This Life: A Passionate Meditation on Earthly Existence
A collection of homilies, speeches, and “messages of the day” that brings together Pope Francis’s wisdom on finding happiness in the here and now For Pope Francis, the appreciation of our everyday lives is a spiritual undertaking. Every homily and speech in this book delivers, in warm, engaging language accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike, a key lesson, instructing readers on finding love and happiness in a chaotic world. Along the way, Pope Francis discusses the sanctity of women’s rights, talks about how the love of sports can bring out our best qualities, and explains why fighting discrimination is the essence of loving thy neighbor. “Though the title of the book mentions happiness, this collection of thoughts addresses something much deeper—joy. Bringing together excerpts from Pope Francis’s sermons, speeches, prayers, and addresses, these pieces address a range of themes, from mercy and humility to simplicity and family. Bringing together excerpts from Pope Francis’s sermons, speeches, prayers, and addresses, these pieces address a range of themes, from mercy and humility to simplicity and family. A book as loving and encouraging as the man himself seems to be.”— Booklist “With this wide-ranging collection of writings, homilies, and addresses, the current pontiff dispels any notion that religious practice is dour and antiquated. It brings together the pope’s most affecting passages to inspire Catholics (and those of other faiths) to lift up those around them.”— Publishers Weekly “Reminiscent of the gentle encouragement of the Dalai Lama .
Reviews
"Being a Human Person through the meditation of our Holy Father, the Pope. Pope Francis’ book focuses on “A Passionate Meditation on Earthly Existence”. He divides his meditation into four major sections: “Your Search for a Meaningful Life, You and Others: Happiness in Your Relationships, A Hundredfold Reward, Plus Suffering (and lastly), Those Who Pray Live Serenely.” The Pope as a major influence in our society starts his meditation with the recitation of the Beatitudes. Some of the homilies include topics such as: never be afraid to take the risk of being happy and Jesus’s choice is our freedom In the next section, there are homilies about how we should be as a human person with Christ as the center the joy of God is the presence of Jesus among us. The Pope helps us to think/pray about the fact that in our society many chose to live alone as a meaningful way of experiencing God in their lives. I would recommend each of us to read this book as our Pope helps us to deepen and broaden our relationship with Christ and His Church in order to make our society more filled with compassion, mercy and kindness."
"This is exactly what I expected - perfect!"
"My friend was thrilled to receive the book."
"Per the translator, Oonagh Stransky, this book is a collection of “excerpts from homilies, speeches, meetings, addresses, and exhortations delivered by Pope Francis since 2013.” These words explain how to find happiness in THIS life and are broken down into five sections: * Introduction: The Path of Happiness. * Your Search for a Meaningful Life. * You and Others: Happiness in Your Relationships. * A Hundredfold Reward – Plus Suffering. * They Who Pray Live Serenely. Great collection, culminating in a selection of prayers (some written by the Pope himself), which many people are sure to find inspirational."
"This easy to read collection of parts of sermons, speeches, meetings, addresses, and exhortations by Pope Francis since 2013 do, of course, emphasize the importance of adoring and serving Jesus and his mother Mary and being a good Catholic. The book contains very conservative notions such as his warning to women who assume “roles that have been copied from the male domain and that ignore the precious feminine traits that characterize womanhood.” It includes religious ideas such as “They who pray live serenely.” And “The real Christian prayer says: Father.” But it also has many remarks that could be helpful to non-Catholics, even atheists, because the book speaks about living a happy life and how to do it. For example, the collector of his remarks includes the following: If there is one thing that characterizes the saints, it is that they are genuinely happy."
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Best New Age Mysticism

The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook (Official Keepsake Box Set)
From the beloved artist-seeker behind The Wild Unknown comes the long-awaited box set of her hit tarot deck and guidebook—together for the first time in a beautifully designed keepsake package. Now, for the first time, Kim’s The. Wild Unknown tarot deck and tarot guidebook are available together in one beautiful, high-quality keepsake box set.
Reviews
"Also, the deck & guide containers are sturdy too."
"My resistance was based on two things: first, it was so wildly popular that I was reluctant to be part of a fad. And second, one of the cards features a worm cut in half by a sword, an image that initially creeped me out and caused me to avoid the deck. Within the outer protective cardboard sleeve is the large, sturdy box, which has a flap with a magnetic closure. A silk ribbon lifts the guidebook out, to reveal underneath the actual deck, in its own box. That has its place, because we all know that meanings shift and change depending on the individual, the other cards in the layout, etc. Reading for oneself is always hard, because we have a tendency to want to see in the cards the outcome or the meaning we desire, and so it's difficult to be objective."
"A must have for anyone looking for where to start."
"Thin cardstock, but it is mass produced now so this is what you get (unless you pay double for earlier editions)."
"This is my favorite tarot deck."
"Nice box, pretty cards great packaging."
"Gorgeous deck and really nicely packaged."
"The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook (Official Keepsake Box Set) YES!"
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Best Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

A Womans Way Through The Twelve Steps
By drawing attention to how recovery raises special issues for women - from questions about sexuality and relationships to essential topics such as powerlessness, spirituality, and trauma - A Woman's Way empowers women to take ownership of their recovery and to grow and flourish in sobriety. Among the many articles and books written by Dr. Covington are: * Women and Addiction: A Gender-Responsive Approach * Awakening Your Sexuality: A Guide for Recovering Women * Leaving the Enchanted Forest : The Path from Relationship. Addiction to Intimacy. The following curricula include training manuals for professionals and complementary materials for participants: * Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction (with a special edition for the criminal justice system). * Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women * Voices: A Program of Self-Discovery and Empowerment for Girls * A Woman's Way through The Twelve Steps.
Reviews
"I liked that the author included real women's experiences because it made the book relatable to my current situation."
"This is a great alternative to the Big Book of AA."
"I knocked a star off because it has quite a lot of unspoken assumptions about what experiences are common to women."
"As a 12 Step meeting attendee I still have and use the first daily reader which was given to me...I read it daily!"
"If you or someone you care about is in early recovery or even if you are in recovery a long time and could use a refresher, this book is phenomenal."
"So far, I can see why this book is for women."
"Awesome book to help a woman understand the 12 steps."
"I have used this with a group in the past and this is the second time I have used it."
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Best Substance Abuse Recovery

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
The healing touchstone of millions, this modern classic by one of America's best-loved and most inspirational authors holds the key to understanding codependency and to unlocking its stultifying hold on your life. Melody Beattie is the author of numerous books about personal growth and relationships, drawing on the wisdom of Twelve Step healing, Christianity, and Eastern religions.
Reviews
"not the same as the original."
"Very helpful for people who are dealing with an alcoholic or addicted person in their lives."
"This book was recommended to me by a friend, take your time when reading it the information is worth more than time."
"So many areas were spot on for me!!"
"I needed this book."
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Best Parenting Hyperactive Children

Boy Without Instructions: Surviving the Learning Curve of Parenting a Child with ADHD.
Boy Without Instructions: Surviving the Learning Curve of Parenting a child with ADHD changes that. "Read this well-written, empathetic book right away, feel less alone, and take away not only moral support but also valuable strategies for helping your child, yourself, and your family." "If you have a child struggling to scribble between the lines of a 'typical' world expectation, this book could enliven your courage to draw new lines of adaption and acceptance for your child living with ADHD."
Reviews
"There were disorders in this book that I had never heard of that describe my son to a tee."
"I completely related to Penny's story of the daily and constantly shifting challenges -- and joys -- of parenting a special needs child."
"This book has been a huge help in giving me the peace of mind that others are sharing similar experiences I have had with my ADHD son."
"We are just beginning our ADHD journey and, while my kiddo's case is not as severe and we're (so far) not dealing with other LDs on top of it, it's so helpful to read the struggles, strategies, and real thoughts of someone who has been there."
"I am just beginning the battle with my own son and I feel like Penny is speaking to me directly."
"Trust me when I say that this is the first book you should read if you want to really understand ADHD."
"I really felt like Penny was in my head writing down all my thoughts, fears that I have for my own son."
"This insightful book is a must read for parents, and I have recommended it to my teaching peers and principal."
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