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Cool Water: Alcoholism, Mindfulness, and Ordinary Recovery

by Bill Alexander

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The key to ongoing freedom from alcoholism or any other kind of addiction is right before us, here and now, in the ordinary and perfect present moment. The problem is that addictions are often the result of our efforts to escape living in the present in the first place. Bill Alexander's unique approach uses mindfulness, story, and meditation to help alcoholics and others learn to come back to the moment and to find healing there.
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About the Author

William Alexander leads workshops in Ordinary Recovery nationwide. He is also the author of A Man's Book of the Spirit.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781570622540
Author:
Alexander, Bill
Author:
Alexander, William
Author:
Griffin, Kevin
Publisher:
Shambhala
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Substance Abuse
Subject:
Recovery
Subject:
Meditation
Subject:
Alcoholism
Subject:
Recovering addicts
Subject:
Psychopathology - Addiction
Subject:
Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcoholism
Subject:
Meditation -- Therapeutic use.
Subject:
Addictions
Copyright:
1997
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
104-386
Publication Date:
19970819
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
8.4 x 5.5 x .45 in .5 lb
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