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dubyasquared's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Great insight into the spiritual dynamics of the 12 steps.
schray32's review against another edition
4.0
When Brene Brown and Bono both referenced this book I knew I needed to read it. Unique insight on the 12 steps as they relate to spirituality.
jennystout21's review
5.0
There are some truly mind-blowing ideas in this slim volume; namely, the addiction of any sort is a search for love and intimacy in all the wrong places and that when our true needs are met, we can heal from addiction. And Rohr takes great pains to point out that alcohol and drugs are only one kind of addiction--a more visible kind--and that most people are addicted to false beliefs about ourselves and others.
Rohr also points out that those who have survived addiction are in a unique position to help others heal. Indeed, he believes that suffering teaches us to love. I can understand this, as I feel my empathy muscle grow whenever I go through a difficult period...and my desire to help others through similar difficulties intensifies.
This was a great book to start the year off with, and I'm looking forward to reading more of Richard Rohr's writing.
Rohr also points out that those who have survived addiction are in a unique position to help others heal. Indeed, he believes that suffering teaches us to love. I can understand this, as I feel my empathy muscle grow whenever I go through a difficult period...and my desire to help others through similar difficulties intensifies.
This was a great book to start the year off with, and I'm looking forward to reading more of Richard Rohr's writing.
mikepage7176's review
3.0
Lapsed Catholic priest with bad progressive theology riffing on the 12 Steps. Even with the baggage, it's still good.
stephnm26's review
3.0
Interesting read and made me think, but not what I was thinking it would be. Still a nice read.
2frangipani2's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a commentary on the 12 steps and comparison to teaching of the bible and Jesus. It is truly inspiring and opens your eyes to the state of our addiction(s) and what is truly the state of our belief and spirituality. The premise is that we are all addicts, especially to our „stinking thinking“.