Description
Book SynopsisThis book is not just for Jewish people. It''s for all people who would gain insight and strength to healfrom Jewish tradition. All people who are in trouble with alcohol, drugs, or other addictionsfood, gambling, and sex Anyone seeking an understanding of the Twelve Steps from a Jewish perspectiveregardless 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 otherand with God. They present a Jewish perspective on the Twelve Steps and offer consolation, inspiration, and motivation for recoveryfor people of all faiths and backgroundsby 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.
