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| View Larger Image | The Tao of Sobriety: Helping You to Recover from Alcohol and Drug Addiction
by David Gregson, Jay S. Efran, G. Alan Marlatt
| | List Price: | $14.95 | | Price: | $10.17 | | You Save: | $4.78 (32%) |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 84267 | | Studio: | St. Martin's Griffin | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 192 | | Publication Date: | January 21, 2002 | | Publisher: | St. Martin's Griffin |
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Product Description
The Tao of Sobriety shows how to apply eastern philosophy to enhance recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. With a few simple mental exercises, readers can learn how to quiet "The Committee," those nasty mental voices that undermine serenity and self-esteem. With leaders of the recovery movement enthusiastically endorsing this uniquely helpful book, The Tao of Sobriety is an invaluable addition to the recovery bookshelf.
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 12 reviews)
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Stretching the Tao. 
It must be remembered that this book is written by 2 psychologists.
Buddism and its philosophy, teaching and meditations are very conducive to a pshychological bent.
But I felt they stretched the ideals of Buddism and innocence to better coincide with the Christian 12 steps. The idea to give yourself totally up to God, and relieve the mind and soul of guilt and shame is quite different than Buddism.
Buddism allows choice and therefore, though born innocent, you are responsible for your karma.
It is a useful book to change negative ways of thought.
But be mindful of where similarities exist and where they are stretched.
June 09, 2008 | |
Great book for anyone in recovery (and even those who aren't) 
Reading this book was a key turning point in my recovery. It really put everything into perspective for me and strengthened my commitment to remaining sober and living a live of commitment to love and well-being for all. I gave it to my mom as a gift as well, and she's not in recovery.
January 27, 2008 | |
Actually Five-Plus Stars !!
This workbook is the best cognitive approach (CBT) to recovery that I have read so far. Outstanding and easy to comprehend.
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In the 12-Step Programs, those of us who have not experienced an anthropomorphic God (i.e., one who intervenes in human affairs) have an uphill battle with the religionists who want to promote their Higher Power (usually Jesus). Even my beloved Bill W. wrote the Chapter to the Agnostics, which has been used by more than one sponsor to clobber my agnosticism.
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For 18-years, my Higher Power was my Home Group and the Big Book.
But it wasn't until I started using a cognitive-behavioral approach to recovery, and Buddhism for my spirituality that I really began having success in changing my "stinking thinking." So I don't care whether my binge drinking is a disease, heredity or part of my PTSD, all I know is that finally, after 20-years of effort, I am finally "happy, joyous & free." Thank you Bill W. for starting my journey & thank you Buddha & David Gregson for helping me put the icing on the cake.
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For those interested, the following is a non-theistic summary of my 12-Step Program:
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The Principles of the 12-Steps:
1. Honesty
2. Hope
3. Faith
4. Courage
5. Integrity
6. Willingness
7. Humility
8. Empathy
9. Justice
10. Perseverance
11. Spirituality
12. Service
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Three Cardinal Rules of Sobriety:
1. Stay Sober NO MATTER WHAT !!
2. Change the Brain from its Stinking Thinking !!
.....(using cognitive therapy if necessary)
3. Help Others Stay Sober !!
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How to Work a 12-Step Program:
1. For the 1st 90-days, Be Quiet (except to ask questions).
2. For the 1st year, LISTEN and LEARN.
3. From Day-1, PRACTICE What You Learn.
4. Teach Others the Program (when you sponsor someone).
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And when the religionists put the heat on you, just say that the Home Group is your Higher Power. If they really know the program, they will let it go at that.
August 28, 2006 | |
Helpful beyond addiction issues 
I found this book to be a helpful and useful way to look at one's self not only in the context of alcoholism or addiction, but in the context of life in general. This book comes from a very positive or affirming perspective, encouraging us to forgive ourselves, let go of the past, and take the steps to write our own script for the future.
(I agree with another reviewer's characterization of this as a book on Buddhism rather than Taoism, but that is somewhat beside the point.)
March 18, 2006 | |
If you are feeling lost and bad about yourself
I love to read and re-read this book. It's not just about being sober, it's about being human. I feel like I have a personal private therapy session every time I pick up this book to read various passages. It is like you are being personally addressed and all your issues are diminished and you get "freed up". I only wish these authors were "on the road" giving seminars or something but, alas, don't find anything online about that. A truly, loving, supportive, forgiving friend is found when reading these pages. Thank you.
June 21, 2005 | |
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