Review by Booklist Review
Using insights gained from the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous, Kurtz and Ketcham define spirituality for those who accept that they're not perfect. What makes this book unique, however, is the way the authors blend stories from many different cultures in their pursuit of wisdom. The words of Jewish rabbis mix easily with those of Bill Wilson, Jesus, Emerson, and Buddha to create a thought-provoking and inspiring book. The many notes provide a wide-ranging, sometimes surprising, bibliography. A sound resource for all who are dissatisfied with the quality of their lives, this treatise will help readers treat themselves more gently. ~--Mary Deeley
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Review by Library Journal Review
The aim of this book is to explain the underlying spiritual--although not necessarily religious--principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Part 1 presents the emphasis of this spirituality, which is the recognition and especially the acceptance of humans as imperfect beings. Part 2 tells how the founders of AA put spirituality to use. Part 3 discusses the benefits: release, gratitude, humility, tolerance, and forgiveness. On nearly every page, the authors retell stories and provide anecdotes from various sources: ancient Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Greek, and more. One need not have an interest in AA to benefit from this fine introduction to spirituality. This is recommended.-- John Moryl, Yeshiva Univ. Lib., New York (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Booklist Review
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