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What books about addiction recovery do you recommend?

By N

I proposed this question via email today to some of my friends who I work with in SAL.

Here’s how the email went:

Hey guys,

Thanks for the meeting on Saturday. Per the conversation we had, I wanted to at least start an email that may soon turn into an online conversation, blog, or forum.

The first question I wanted to propose we talk about is this (and then the questions can be opened up within reason):

What are books you have read about addiction recovery that you’d recommend?

Here is my list:

  • What Can I Do About Him Me? – Rhyll Crowshaw
  • Love You, Hate the Porn – Mark Chamberlain
  • Sitting in a Rowboat Throwing Marbles at a Battle Ship (ebook)

Look forward to your feedback.

I got some good feedback so far. Here’s what I received:

I would add the Big Book and 12 & 12 to the list. Every person who wants to work the 12 steps should have read and make a continuous study of these basics. I read Step 3 in the 12 and 12 Sunday morning. I found the reread inspiring in regard to a question that had been on my mind.

Best,

Steven C.

And this:

I read “clean hands, pure heart” I liked it.  I also read “nearly there” by AL canton. It was not as good in regard to recovery work, but a good story. 

then he restoreth my soul was good.

BUT above all:   “Wild at heart” by John Eldredge.  Every man will benefit from this book. great perspectives.

Jordan H.

Here’s the list in no particular order:

Books to Read About Recovery from Sexual Addiction

  • What Can I Do About Him Me? – Rhyll Crowshaw
  • Love You, Hate the Porn – Mark Chamberlain
  • Sitting in a Rowboat Throwing Marbles at a Battle Ship (ebook)
  • The Big Book
  • 12 & 12
  • Clean Hands, Pure Heart
  • Nearly There by Al Canton
  • He Restoreth My Soul
  • Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

What do you like about these books?

What other books have made an impact on your recovery?

I look forward to having more conversation about positive topics of addiction recovery.

Thanks for the comments.

UPDATE:

I just got this email from JR:

All of Brené Brown’s works are perfect for self-improvement and recovery.

Thanks! 

Filed Under: Addiction Recovery, Discussion

Comments

  1. Sam says

    March 1, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    I recommend the Step Into Action books by SA (Sexaholics Anonymous).

    Also, in addition SA, there are other 12-step organizations for sex addition. They tend to be more liberal about sobriety definitions, but, still have great materials.

    The Green Book by SAA (Sex Addicts Anonymous) is awesome:
    https://saa-store.org/book/

    The Blue Book by SCA (Sexual Compulsives Anonymous) is also pretty good:
    http://www.sca-recovery.org/literature/

    I also found the following helpful:

    Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps – Carnes (workbook for going through steps; it is not specific to sex addiction)

    Facing the Shadows – Carnes (also a workbook, but, not specifically about the steps; is specific to sex addiction)

    Steps to Freedom – Weiss (another workbook for steps; specific to Christianity)

    Water Fall Concept – Stark (good at talking about the need to stay as far away as possible from the “waterfall”).

    Spiritual Exodus – Butler (he is a bit long-winded and redundant, but, he totally gets sex addiction; this book is one of the best on the topic I’ve read; I think only available at BYU Bookstore)

    Any good books anyone knows specific to progressive victory over lust?

  2. Nate says

    March 2, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Thanks Sam.

    Here are a few articles and research about lust:

    The ABC’s of Addiction Recovery
    What is Lust

    For me, both the White Book and the Stepping Into Action Book – 1,2, & 3 are direct and straight forward about progressive victory over lust.

    Hope this helps some.

    Talk soon.

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