By Angie Abdou Whoa. This book knocked the air right out of me. Drunk Mom chronicles one party girl’s head-on collision with motherhood. But Jowita Bydlowska is not your average party girl. She is a self-defined addict. The memoir begins with Jowita, a new mother on a rare night out, … Continue reading
Introduction It’s nearly three years since Brent P. finally got clean and sober. I say finally because he was first introduced to AA thirty years ago. Back then he went to meetings believing AA might have some preventative benefits. He was young and liked using alcohol and drugs but he … Continue reading
By Jean S. This book offers a way forward for the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. The unstated goal of The Little Book is to widen the gateway of AA so that all who suffer might pass through, regardless of belief or lack of belief. The book presents the 12 Step program … Continue reading
By John M. I’ll begin by confessing that AA Agnostica is my favourite recovery website and I’ll say no more given that you are currently reading this blog and you will have your own opinions about where it is placed among your favourites. So, in no particular order here is … Continue reading
By Carol M. Finally! A daily reflection book for nonbelievers, freethinkers and everyone, Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life offers 365 quips for every alcoholic/addict. Drawing on quotes from writers, skeptics, entertainers, economists, religious leaders, philosophers, psychologists and varied recovery fellowship literature, Beyond Belief neither canonizes nor vilifies … Continue reading
By Roger C. I read an awfully good book recently about addiction and recovery: A Million Little Pieces by James Frey. Published ten years ago, it is billed as a “memoir.” I have only read two others of these: Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks (1971) and Portrait of an Addict … Continue reading