Synopses & Reviews
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New York Times bestselling self-help book that offers advice on how to find and choose the recovery program for you, as well as a directory of the wide range of Twelve Step programs, including AA, Codependents Anonymous, Codependents of Sex Addicts, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and more.
Millions identified with Melody Beattie in Codependent No More and gained inspiration from her in Beyond Codependency. Now she’s back to help you discover how recovery programs work and to help you find the right one for you. Interpreting the famous Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps specifically for codependent issues for the very first time, this groundbreaking book combines Melody’s expertise with the experience of other people to:
• Explain each step and how you can apply it to your particular issues
• Offer specific exercises and activities to use both in group settings and on your own
• Provide a directory of the wide range of Twelve Step programs—including Al-Anon, Codependents Anonymous, Codependents of Sex Addicts, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and more
The uniquely warm and compassionate voice of Melody Beattie will inspire you to turn your life around—one step at a time.
About the Author
Melody Beattie, one of the seminal figures in the recovery movement, is the author of the international bestseller Codependent No More, which has sold over eight million copies and been translated into more than a dozen languages. An expert on codependency, Beattie has written fifteen books, including include Beyond Codependency, The Language of Letting Go, and The Grief Club
Table of Contents
CONTENTSIntroduction
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
STEP FOUR
STEP FIVE
STEP SIX
STEP SEVEN
STEP EIGHT
STEP NINE
STEP TEN
STEP ELEVEN
STEP TWELVE
WORKING A PROGRAM
Glossary of Recovery Terms
Guide to Twelve Step Groups
Recovery Book List
The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
The Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous
The Twelve Steps of Co-dependents Anonymous
The Twelve Traditions of Co-dependents Anonymous
The Twelve Steps of Al-Anon
The Twelve Traditions of Al-Anon