Gifts of Sobriety: When the Promises of Recovery Come True

By Barbara Cole and Barbara S. Cole

Book Overview

Inspiring stories from those who encountered life-changing blessings from seemingly unimportant events.

"Why try?" we sometimes ask ourselves when faced with the uncertainties and hard work of recovery. But the answers are all around us, in the rich and spirited lives of those who have made the journey before us, each one a member of the joyful possibilities that await. These possibilities come alive in Gifts of Sobriety, a book that gives immediate meaning to the Big Book's promise: "We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness." In this book, Gifts of Sobriety, those who have freed themselves of alcohol or drug addiction share the gifts that sobriety has given them. Their stories are, in turn, a gift--for those who have made the journey and for those who, just embarking, seek gladdening news of the good life to come

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568383541
• ISBN13: 9781568383545
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Brilliant!

Absolutely awesome...I use this book like a reference for my challenges in life! Thank YOU!

Gifts of Sobriety

Great job and will use again. Book came faster than I counted on, packaging was amazing and book arrived as described. Highly recommend seller.

A great discussion of the Twelve Steps

I have read many books on recovery and this is a great book. Whether you are newly sober or have years of sobriety this book encourages you to evaluate where you are and where you have been. Provides great insight into the Twelve steps and how they apply in the modern day world and topics for group discussion. Ms Cole, thank you for understanding how quickly we forget the gifts of a sober life and recognizing how hard recovering addicts have worked to achieve sobriety.

Heal to happiness...

It is good to see Barbara S. Cole writing again. Her experience in dealing with those who have had a chemical dependency, and its effects on relationships is on the mark, and will prove beneficial to those that are fortunate enough to experience this book. Brava, Micio!

Makes my heart smile

I've read this book twice already. It helps to make family discussions about a serious subject easier. No book on recovery contains a comparision between the 12 steps and the 12 promises of sobriety like this one does.