In this unprecedented book, A. J. Adams uses self-deprecating humor, entertaining anecdotes, and frank descriptions to introduce anyone who ",just doesn't get", Alcoholics Anonymous to the complete ",Undrunk", lifestyle. My eyes wandered around the room, taking in the strange collection of humanity seeking to claim me as a fellow sufferer. If variety is the spice of life, this crowd was the jambalaya of affliction.Beginning with the story of his first AA meeting, he takes the mystery out what goes on behind closed doors, dispelling misconceptions of AA as cult like, secretive, campy, or lowbrow. He then presents a user-friendly history and introduction to AA, explaining the Steps, Traditions, terms, and sayings--all punctuated by honest, often hilarious descriptions of his own struggles and eventual transformation to ",getting", the program.

Odd as it may seem to some, Alcoholics Anonymous is here to help you stay sober and get on with a better life, even in the era of coronavirus.

A candid, often hilarious guide for anyone who "just doesn't get" Alcoholics Anonymous.

In this unprecedented book, A. J. Adams uses self-deprecating humor, entertaining anecdotes, and frank descriptions to introduce anyone who "just doesn't get" Alcoholics Anonymous to the complete "Undrunk" lifestyle.

Beginning with the story of his first AA meeting, he takes the mystery out what goes on behind closed doors, dispelling misconceptions of AA as cultlike, secretive, campy, or lowbrow. He then presents a user-friendly history and introduction to AA, explaining the Steps, Traditions, terms, and sayings--all punctuated by honest, often hilarious descriptions of his own struggles and eventual transformation to "getting" the program.



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A.J.Adams



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A candid, often hilarious guide for anyone who "just doesn't get" Alcoholics Anonymous.

In this unprecedented book, A. J. Adams uses self-deprecating humor, entertaining anecdotes, and frank descriptions to introduce anyone who "just doesn't get" Alcoholics Anonymous to the complete "Undrunk" lifestyle.

Beginning with the story of his first AA meeting, he takes the mystery out what goes on behind closed doors, dispelling misconceptions of AA as cultlike, secretive, campy, or lowbrow. He then presents a user-friendly history and introduction to AA, explaining the Steps, Traditions, terms, and sayings--all punctuated by honest, often hilarious descriptions of his own struggles and eventual transformation to "getting" the program.

Titel
Undrunk
Untertitel
A Skeptics Guide to AA
EAN
9781592858354
ISBN
978-1-59285-835-4
Format
E-Book (epub)
Veröffentlichung
22.07.2009
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Anzahl Seiten
216
Jahr
2009
Untertitel
Englisch
Features
Unterstützte Lesegerätegruppen: PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet