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I was curious about this book and was happy to find it on eBay for much less than the TV commercials! This is a very inspiring book for anyone with addiction problems. I especially liked the painful details of Mr. Prentiss son's recovery process - it should be read out loud to every high school student! People who are members of AA and NA do not like this book because it flat denies that alcoholics are "diseased". This is merely a new and more positive way of framing addiction that does not lead to even more low self-esteem. However, the author is very clear that once the REASON for the person's addiction is discovered, and the person finds contentment and happiness in life as it is, that person can never return to their old habits, even once. This is a holistic approach in that it includes medical, mental, relationship and spiritual assessments in order to cure the addiction and achieve true happiness.Read full review
Unfortunately, I have dealt with addiction issues in my family and have read many addiction books. This was one of the better books. I have some different beliefs than some of the "standard" addiction ways of thinking. This author of this book does not believe in the "standard disease" model of addiction. A good portion of this book discusses this subject and it is a refreshing and different way of looking at the subject. There is a chapter in this book in which he son wrote giving details of his son's battle with addiction. It is very detailed but one of the most realistic accounts you can ever read about being addicted. I admit, I did not read the book entirely but the portions I read were great! A Must Read! A very good book!
Speaking from experience - I must say THESE GUYS HAVE GOT IT RIGHT. Alcoholism is NOT A DISEASE - it doesn't need curing - it just needs to have the underlying cause (wich caused the alcohol abuse to begin) to be taken away. NO MORE SITTING IN ENDLESS MEETINGS @AA LISTENING TO THE SAME SAD STORIES TIME AFTER TIME - This book teaches you how to rise above the problem(s) and gives Hope (in place of repetitive guilt)and tells you how to get and stay sober and the best part is: YOU DON'T WANT TO GO AND GET WASTED ANYMORE WHEN YOU LOCK ONTO THE PRINCIPLES TAUGHT IN THIS WONDERFUL BOOK - it's long overdue and how I wish AA would take ahold of it's concepts and move into the 21st century. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - if you have an abuse problem - get this book and prepare to get and stay sober. 2-24-2011 I'm going to add some verbage to this posting - although the battle is mostly won - when life get's tough - sometimes the old demons like to rear their ugly heads. They can be beaten down - it's all a matter of self-discipline. If you're not very good with that - I suggest that you get good at it - because the demons will attack when they believe they can. So use your best judgment - keep your guard up and keep on reading the book - it REALLY WILL HELP YOU GET BETTER. GOD BLESS !!!Read full review
I have only begun reading this book, but already I can tell you this book is meant to change views on and about addiction and dependency, through that the title being a cure, is relavent in the unexpected way that we have all been taught differently, that these subjects of human nature are diaseases. The reading level on this book is more reminenscent of high school liturature, easy to comprehend and relate to. It successfully introduces a new way to approach these subjects with relavent facts to support the theory. Wonderful read, even for those who only have a desire to understand habitual behaviors.
A profound and new way to view addictive disorders in people. I guarantee that this will make any twelve step program look at changing how they apply their views. This book should be read at least four times and become a daily reminder that one can actually change and cure themselves forever. I encourage anyone who has a friend that needs this book to please pass it on. It will restore hope in those that have given up on life. Probably the greatest book I've read in my life that has immediate help for every person alive today.....Talk about opening up a person's eyes...Thanks to Chris Prentiss for caring to share his new and unique ideas with us. This system actually works....
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