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Summary: Different Strokes for Different Folks
Review: Does the NA Basic Text work for some people? Of course it does. This book is well-written and practical. The only thing that I would suggest is that if you are in recovery, you check out all of your options. Another book I would suggest is The Small Book by Jack Trimpey. It is based on a program called Rational Recovery. Also, if you are going to get into Narcotics Anonymous, it can't hurt to pick up The Big Book
(the "basic text" of AA). But, overall, this is a must-read for anyone addicted to anything.
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Summary: Different Strokes for Different Folks
Review: Does the NA Basic Text work for some people? Of course it does. This book is well-written and practical. The only thing that I would suggest is that if you are in recovery, you check out all of your options. Another book I would suggest is The Small Book by Jack Trimpey. It is based on a program called Rational Recovery. Also, if you are going to get into Narcotics Anonymous, it can't hurt to pick up The Big Book
(the "basic text" of AA). But, overall, this is a must-read for anyone addicted to anything.
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Summary: ...It really DOES Work If You Work It...
Review: First of all, if you are 1 of the many men and women WORLDWIDE suffering from an addiction that has completely taken control of your life, LISTEN TO ME when I say...THIS BOOK HAS SAVED LIVES. Both the NA fellowship along with THIS BOOK, "The Big Book", have literally CHANGED MY LIFE. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't always this confident in the NA program. You kno, at 1st I had the whole "meetings don't work, this is so dumb" attitude and the "I'd rather read the ingredients on a shampoo bottle than this damn book" attitude. I think EVERYONE goes thru that phase of cynicism at 1 point. It's understandable, BUT doesn't necessarily mean that NA isn't for you. I personally believe that if ur NEW to NA, the most helpful thing to have is...AN OPEN-MIND. When reading this book, you'll realize that YOU ARE NOT ALONE, it's NEVER too late to fight your addiction, and most importantly, you CAN turn your life around!
Check out stories about recovering addicts like urself OR find out what "The 12 Steps of NA" are really about OR, 1 of MY personal favorites, "Just For Today".It really DOES work IF you work it :)
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Summary: A START OF RECOVERY-A LIFE TIME OF HOPE
Review: I had no one or no place else to turn when I picked up this book. It has saved my life ! Of all the places I looked for help, there was NONE ! And then I was given this book and the program of Narcotics Anonymous. From that day forward, 4-29-93, My life has been given back to me. If you have a problem with ANY mind altering, mood changeing substance, give yourself a break ! You WILL find freedom here. Its a promise!
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Summary: It works if you work it!!
Review: I use that line because so many of the passing parade come into NA, and then go back out there and say that it doesn't work. I beleive that if you are a true addict and true to yourself at least to the point that you really don't want to use ever again then you will read this book and relate to the feelings described in the stories, and find out that "YES" this book was written by addicts for addicts by a HIGHER POWER, via group conscience.The book is basic not big. Other fellowships say rarely have we seen a person fail and this book says that never have we seen a person fail, who has followed this path. The only other book that I would recomend is The How and Why wich you will want to get after you get a sponsor and get willing. SO FAR SO CLEAN for me...
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Summary: saved my life !
Review: The basic text of N.A. is what I use to live my life, now that I am drug free for over seven years. This book works really well for drug addicts!! The simplistic approach to living life on its own terms totally mystified me until I read this book. "If you are an addict, and have found this book, give yourself a break and read it!" in service, bc
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Summary: Dopeless Hope Fiend (Lisbeth)
Review: The disease of addiction has gripped me since I was 7 years old and created such unmanageability in my life that I was suicidal when I found this.. My family has disowned me and I have missed the most important and beautiful times in my sisters' lives: watching their children grow and mature. My mother is turning 80 and I will never get the chance to say goodbye. This unmanageability is my resposibility and I own all of it. I found out through this book and fellowship, however, that I am not responsible for having the diesease -- I am responsible for the everyday recovery from its grip. I currently celebrate 7 years of recovery with my husband, Gary at my side. I tried many many ways to change. I went from working as a custom color photographic printer to walking the halls of the courtrooms assisting victims with their legal needs. As an on-site victim advocate, I saw what addiction does to our spirits and our dreams. The change didn't help; I just found lawyers and cops to smoke weed with instead of hiding it in my darkroom. I am almost fifty years old. I found this book when I was 42. I would not be here if I hadn't found myself on every page of this text and re-read parts of it every day. Not all people can handle the word "God" in it; many substitute "grandfather" or "goddess" or "Kuan Lin". or "Vishnu"... don't be afraid to read it. Groups on the web include "Taoists in Narcotics Anonymous" and you will find many alternative paths. It isn't contagious. Send it to a friend. You may save a life. For every addict who reads this book, 12 have to die. I am glad I am writing this today. I send you unconditional love and compassion if you are an addict or a member of the addict's family. This might hold you over until you find the rooms of NA.
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Summary: ...It really DOES Work If You Work It...
Review: The NA book is quite a useful book for those who need it. It comes from the AA text and a need for a text specifically for drugs. I found it isn't quite as dry reading, and for those who have a drug problem, more pertinant than the AA book alone, though you should supplement the NA text with the AA text. If you or someone you know has a problem with drugs, this book is an absolute must to have.
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Summary: IF YOU ARE AN ADDICT GET YOU ONE
Review: This book is the heartbeat of NA if you have doubts you are an addict this book will convince you that you are. This book is not a replica of any other books it was written by addicts who are in recovery from this deadly disease of addiction. Get you a book. Go to meetings work the steps and dont use.
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Summary: IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT
Review: While I do not believe the NA BASIC TEXT is written with total DIVINE INTERVENTION, this is a book that has changed many people's lives. There are parts of the book that I disagree with, but imho the TWELVE STEPS OF NA (thanks AA), are a way of life for anybody!
We can apply these steps in All areas of our lives! Again, this book was written by recovering addicts-it may have its flaws, but if you are tired of your active addicition; give yourself a chance and try the principals that are outlined in this book!
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