A Woman's Way Through the Twelve Steps

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Summary: Works for me (and my sponsees)
Review: I really like this book, as a formal reference used with sponsees, and as a refresher / breath of fresh air for my own program. The official literature of AA is often difficult for newcomers who have survived sexual trauma, don't read at all well, or have been badly hurt by a mainstream religion. This book works well in conjunction with the official literature to address all three of those concerns. It's readable, in plain English, and deftly sums up a wide range of current approaches to the steps. Not perfect, but a major improvement!

Rating:
Summary: A Terrible Watering Down of the Program
Review: If you want to remain a victim, then this book will help you.

A terrible, terrible watering down of the original 12 Steps. In far too many instances, the author emphasizes feelings over actions. Thus she encourages delay in a 4th step inventory, and even suggests that you do not need to make ammends to them all.

This is a half-measure book. As such we strongly recommend you pass on this and please do not inflict this book on your sponsees.

Rating:
Summary: A Terrible Watering Down of the Program
Review: If you want to remain a victim, then this book will help you.

A terrible, terrible watering down of the original 12 Steps. In far too many instances, the author emphasizes feelings over actions. Thus she encourages delay in a 4th step inventory, and even suggests that you do not need to make ammends to them all.

This is a half-measure book. As such we strongly recommend you pass on this and please do not inflict this book on your sponsees.

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Summary: Works for us, too! (Group Therapy)
Review: This book is an extremely useful tool in a group where women have been victimized by mollesters, rapists, and religious groups. It addresses issues of addiction as well as women's victimization issues. I suppose it just depends on where you are!

Rating:
Summary: Works for us, too! (Group Therapy)
Review: This book is an extremely useful tool in a group where women have been victimized by mollesters, rapists, and religious groups. It addresses issues of addiction as well as women's victimization issues. I suppose it just depends on where you are!