Member Review
Review by
Kira K, Reviewer
Thoughts:
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is a great book not just for addicts trying to establish and maintain their sobriety but also psychologists, counsellors and the people working with them. It approaches the experience of addiction from the perspective of going to war and may help those who can’t get along with the 12 steps, contingency management or other forms of therapy traditionally used. It’s also helpful to have Edward detail his own experiences and approaches throughout so it feels less clinical and shows he does know what he’s talking about when he mentions the difficulties so it comes across less patronising than some self-help addiction books.
Favourite Quote:
"It doesn't matter what happened yesterday.
Win or lose, if we are still alive, we must decide to be different today and then make the correct choices today, because friends, today is all we have to work with."
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is a great book not just for addicts trying to establish and maintain their sobriety but also psychologists, counsellors and the people working with them. It approaches the experience of addiction from the perspective of going to war and may help those who can’t get along with the 12 steps, contingency management or other forms of therapy traditionally used. It’s also helpful to have Edward detail his own experiences and approaches throughout so it feels less clinical and shows he does know what he’s talking about when he mentions the difficulties so it comes across less patronising than some self-help addiction books.
Favourite Quote:
"It doesn't matter what happened yesterday.
Win or lose, if we are still alive, we must decide to be different today and then make the correct choices today, because friends, today is all we have to work with."
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