The Gift of Sobriety - B., Rose
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This book describes Rose's gradual descent into alcoholism over a 45-year period. Starting out as a moderate drinker for many years, her descent into the depths of depression and despair of alcoholism was exacerbated by the death of a spouse of 20 years. Retired and alone she started abusing alcohol. This led to suicidal ideation and eventually to Out Patient treatment. However, it was only in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous that she finally found the solution she needed. This book describes her first nine months in AA, what she experienced, thought, and felt. It takes the reader deeply into…mehr

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This book describes Rose's gradual descent into alcoholism over a 45-year period. Starting out as a moderate drinker for many years, her descent into the depths of depression and despair of alcoholism was exacerbated by the death of a spouse of 20 years. Retired and alone she started abusing alcohol. This led to suicidal ideation and eventually to Out Patient treatment. However, it was only in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous that she finally found the solution she needed. This book describes her first nine months in AA, what she experienced, thought, and felt. It takes the reader deeply into the spiritual transformation that this 12 Step program offers. This book is helpful to those who struggle with their drinking and want to quit. Those in recovery can relate to the chapters and it may be used as a book study in groups.
Autorenporträt
Rose B. is a successful professional with a doctorate in Quantitative Methods in Educational Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley and a Ph.D. from Holos Graduate School in Integral Energy Medicine. She has taught statistics and research at several colleges. Her career spans 30 years of service in Higher Education. Rose's personal life is described briefly in this book. She has had many difficult times in her life but has always resurfaced with a renewed faith, confidence, and zest for life. The book describes some of her darkest days and the hope and renewal that comes from the Alcoholics Anonymous program of recovery and the fellowship in AA.