The heart of the Big Book can be found in the first 164 pages, which outlines the now famous 12 steps of recovery; advice to the alcoholic’s spouse, family and employer; as well as counsel for ...

Too much harm has been done in the name of religion. In Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life (2011, Anchor Books), religion scholar and prolific writer Karen Armstrong invites members of all ...

Indeed the 12-step empire is vast, but Dodes thinks it’s an empire built on shaky foundations. In his new book, released today, The Sober Truth: Debunking the Bad Science Behind 12-Step Programs ...

taking a closer look at the 12 steps couldn’t hurt. The steps are designed to help people get sober and recover, but the principles behind each, which come straight from the AA “Big Book ...

Step Twelve: Having had a spiritual awakening as ... You can find lengthier interpretations of the Steps in my book entitled Being Sober: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting to, Getting through ...

A selection of books Kristin Snowden read to help her understand the 12 steps, including the book she eventually wrote. A selection of books Kristin Snowden read to help her understand the 12 ...