Willpower's Not Enough: Recovering from Addictions of Every Kind

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Summary: It worked for me!
Review: a friend's women friend gave me this book because he won't read it. She wanted me to help him with his dependency. I did the best I could but am too judgemental. I did read the book for a few years again and again finding some security in the book. I have been clean five years now. I didn't follow the book to the letter of the law but found it quite enjoyable to read. My friend has it now I hope he gets better because he is sick not a criminal.

Rating:
Summary: It worked for me!
Review: Even though the book targets the American readers, i found that it is also useful for everyone as long as they are exposed to addictions of all kinds. This book helps me understand more about myself (and the reasons for my addictions) and the other, that now i can learn how to be more compassionate and understanding, not only to myself, but also to the whole human world. It would be a great loss if you miss this book!

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Summary: It is good book for everyone!
Review: Even though the book targets the American readers, i found that it is also useful for everyone as long as they are exposed to addictions of all kinds. This book helps me understand more about myself (and the reasons for my addictions) and the other, that now i can learn how to be more compassionate and understanding, not only to myself, but also to the whole human world. It would be a great loss if you miss this book!

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Summary: A deeper perspective on addiction
Review: I disagree with the last reviewer. This book offers an unusual, and highly useful, perspective on the causes and treatments of addiction. Typically, the goal of most self-help books on the subject is abstinence from use. The present book considers abstinence only the first step in the life-long process of addiction recovery. The book focusses on addictive behaviors and personality traits, how they originate, why they lead to addiction. It gave me terrific insight into why I can quit smoking, but tend to relapse after a few months. Highly recommended to any thinking person interested in understanding and recovering from their addiciton.

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Summary: Amazingly Bad
Review: This book sheds no new light on anything about addiction. It re-hashes what already is not working.

Rating:
Summary: Amazingly Bad
Review: This book sheds no new light on anything about addiction. It re-hashes what already is not working.