Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery: A Personal Guide to Turning From Alcoholism and Other Addictions-Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex... (Large Print 16pt) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781459680708)

This book is not just for Jewish people. It's for all people who would gain insight - and strength to heal - from Jewish tradition. - All people who are in trouble with alcohol, drugs, or other addictions - food, gambling, and sex - Anyone seeking an understanding of the Twelve Steps from a Jewish perspective - regardless of religious background or affiliation - Alcoholics and addicts in recovery - Codependents - Adult children of alcoholics - Specialists in recovery and treatment An updated and expanded edition of a recovery classic. A rabbi, a psychiatrist, and many recovering Jewish people share their understanding of the Twelve Jewish Steps of recovery from addiction of all kinds based on conversations with each other -and with God. They present a Jewish perspective on the Twelve Steps and offer consolation, inspiration, and motivation for recovery- for people of all faiths and backgrounds - by drawing on traditional and contemporary Jewish sources and by sharing what recovering people say about their experiences. They explore why some Jews are uncomfortable with the Twelve Steps, as well as how the Jewish understanding of the Twelve Steps differs from the Christian understanding of it.

Author: Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky, Stuart A. Copans
ISBN-10: 1459680707
ISBN-13: 9781459680708
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
Language: English
Published: 06/05/2014
Pages: 206
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d
Large Print