Poems In Early Recovery: "Comparing In"
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (517 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1432797468 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 108 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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The cause of his death was listed as asphyxiation. I had been in an alcohol induced blackout and wasn't even aware of what had happened. I was already alcoholic, but I am sure that the guilt I carried from that day forward played a large role in my staying in the bottle for the next 38 years.In the middle of the night on June 8th, 2008, my son Aaron returned to me with a message. I haven't had a drink since that enlightenment happened. I could not go back to sleep and wrote the words to 'Spreading Love', the first poem written and found on page 1 of this book. Please join
He claims no literary skill, only the ability to put on paper, in the form of poetry, the same feelings of confusion, joy, despair and most importantly, HOPE, as most addicts experience in recovery. Richard Adair is an author whose life's experiences dealing with alcohol and drug addiction leave him with a great deal of insight into the psyche of and the human condition of others who suffer from the same addictions. It is a quality that no 'professional' can totally understand. In the 'twelve step' world, the most important aspect of
This Book Initially Fools You, Until Realizing It's You in The Book You think you're reading a book of poetry about early addiction recovery, as you start to read something amazing begins to happen. It sneaks up on you without making a sound, when all of sudden you are struck smack in the face with the realization the different poems are speaking directly to you. This is no normal book of poetry, which I will be the first to admit, poetry in any form is not my thing, mainly be. Kim Huffman said Kim's Review. Although Craig has taken the words from my heart (not really, I don't come across that well) I highly recommend this book for everyone. The simple words that strike you with feelings you might not think are possible with this book, believe me, they will. There is something for everyone and is an easy read. I agree with Craig, sit down, put on a relaxing CD, grab a glass of wine (or in some cases, beer) and enj. "Outstanding" according to Denise Shriver. This is a local writer who gives us a thought provoking slice of life through his own eyes and through the pain and hardship he's endured. It's a collection of discovering peace, stillness and an awakening to a personal relationship with God. I highly recommend this book!