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annmarie


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I've just finished reading "Getting Them Sober" by Toby Rice Drews. I know it has been recommended on these postings, and will have been read by many members.

I found it very beneficial and thought provoking. It certainly gave me a better understanding of A oand of myself. I am in the early stage of my recovery and am learning every day.

I just thought I'd mention it, maybe some newer members would find it useful.

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Rita G


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Thanks Annmarie,


One of my friends in the program sends out daily emails from that book and a few other recovery books - some of the quotes from "Getting them Sober" have been my favorites.


Thanks for sharing,


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Thanks for posting that.... I try to recommend that book, particularly volume one, to almost every newcomer who is struggling with the overwhelming "why" questions....  Those books were emotional and sanity "lifesavers" for me...


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Annmarie,


Thanks for posting about this.


I would like to add that people who maybe considered an "old timer" may find hiddend jewels in the book as well.


Yours in recovery,


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It comes in several volumes. I read at least 4. SOme I bought and some I checked out at the public library. It's not an alanon book, but it certainly did help me understand why I neded alanon and how it works.  It's not a book that is alowed to be mentioned or read out of in a face to face meeting because it is not CAL.


I do agree...it certainly is worth a READ...all of them


 


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I was urged early in Alanon, in the chatroom, to read this book.  Wow, what an eyeopener!  I have read all 4 volumes, some I found on Amazon for a very reasonable price. 


I highly recommend the series, also.  There is also a website by the same name, I believe.  Toby is awesome!  She speaks right to my heart!  They are such simple books, really, you don't have to have a PHD to understand any of them.  At times I felt like she just reached out and gave me a big hug from the pages, and I wept with relief......here is my life situation, down in writing!  And I have choices!  Cool!


Happy reading!


Love in Recovery,


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