I commend this book wholeheartedly to
anyone who knows that their life has become unmanageable due to
substance misuse or any compulsive behaviour that has become a problem
to them.
This book absolutely achieves its aim - to provide a guide to getting
and staying well using the 12-step programme. To enable the reader to
benefit from such an aim, the work must be extremely readable, very
comprehensive, motivating and packed full of easily understandable,
straightforward advice and explanation. No Big Deal achieves all of
this in abundance.
The style is personable and extremely readable. I found it to be a
compelling read, which was un-put-downable right from the introduction.
Its pages sustained and inspired me throughout. It does not purport to
be a theoretical or academic overview of addiction but it implores the
reader to stop and think at every corner of their journey more than any
such academic work ever would. The author's story and personality
permeate this book's pages. Not only is he happy to share his own
experiences of addictive disorder but the richness of the language and
imaginative explanations illuminate the true joy of recovery.
I particularly liked the use of actions proposed throughout the book.
Unlike many so-called self-help manuals, No Big Deal does not claim
that it will cure the reader but by following the clear instructions
the reader will find remission from their ailment. It provides
signposts on where and how to get help as well as throwing reassuring
light on the new and potentially bewildering world of recovery that the
reader will find themselves in.
As a therapist in a treatment centre, I have found this book to be a
hugely beneficial source of information and inspiration!
No Big Deal is a pleasure to read and it is certain to be an invaluable
companion to a great many people on their journey towards recovery and
beyond.
Steve Roberts
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