The Freedom to Recover: An evolutionary and realistic guide to overcoming alcoholism without the dogma of the AA church and its 12 step religion. "You are NOT Powerless"
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (829 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0988796422 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 166 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorWhen Rolf Ankermann wrote his non-fiction book, The Freedom to Recover, his intent was to expose AA's lack of efficacy in terms of helping people address and overcome their alcohol dependencies. AA meetings are a virtual feeding ground for predatory beings looking to take advantage of people. Being told that you are diseased for life, that you are full of character defects (sins) and that you must continually relive your sordid past looking for your "part" in it all, can lead to some unpleasant results. Rolf's opinion which is shared by many is that alcoholism is not a disease but rather, it's a response to other underlying issues. The organization's premise that one must declare themselves as being powerless over alcohol and that in order to get well that they must surrender both their will and their lives to some higher power of their own choosing, is both ineffective and downright damaging. Finally, being told that you will die
Thing to do before AA I am not one of those doctors who believes in a "prescribe first, ask questions later" type of approach. All too often, people are looking for an easy outside quick fix for problems that are often solvable through an individual's own inner resources. It is for that reason that I find Mr. Ankermann's ideas in "The Freedom to Recover", to be both insightful and practical, and believe that they should ultimately be successful for many of those suffering from alcoholism.I find that those in the throes of . "Freedom to Recover - Review" according to Rod A. The Freedom to Recover - you are not powerless by Rolf Ankermann is a book with which those who support the principles of CBT, REBT and the SMART Recovery Freedom to Recover - Review Rod A The Freedom to Recover - you are not powerless by Rolf Ankermann is a book with which those who support the principles of CBT, REBT and the SMART Recovery 4-Point Program will readily identify. The Freedom to Recover is designed to be a motivational guide for those with addictive behavior who have yet to establish a recovery plan or simply desire to make changes in their addictive lifestyle. However, those well into their recovery will also find it to be enlightening as they glean helpful comments and. -Point Program will readily identify. The Freedom to Recover is designed to be a motivational guide for those with addictive behavior who have yet to establish a recovery plan or simply desire to make changes in their addictive lifestyle. However, those well into their recovery will also find it to be enlightening as they glean helpful comments and. "Just what I needed!" according to KateJust what I needed! Kate4512 "The Freedom To Recover" has come along at a crucial stage of my life and I cannot be more grateful! Like the author, I too have found that AA is not an organization that has what I need to find my way and make myself whole again. I am not looking to turn myself over to a higher power and surrender. I know I have what it takes to overcome my addictions and my demons once and for all and Mr. Ankermann's approach is refreshing, enlightening and most of all HOPEFUL. His words resonate with me long after . 512. "The Freedom To Recover" has come along at a crucial stage of my life and I cannot be more grateful! Like the author, I too have found that AA is not an organization that has what I need to find my way and make myself whole again. I am not looking to turn myself over to a higher power and surrender. I know I have what it takes to overcome my addictions and my demons once and for all and Mr. Ankermann's approach is refreshing, enlightening and most of all HOPEFUL. His words resonate with me long after
For far too long, the recovery community has put forward the notion that the best that anybody suffering from this horrid condition can hope for, is to achieve the status of a "recovering alcoholic". The biggest proponent of this ideology is the organization of Alcoholics Anonymous which puts forth the notion that in order to maintain sobriety one has to live with their disease "one day at a time" for eternity. A quick word about the author, Rolf Ankermann; Hi, I'm Rolf and I'm an ex-alcoholic. You have the freedom to recover and within these pages you will be given practical ideas about how to; *Better control the internal dialog that takes place in your mind. I have simply made a decision, through the power of free will, to evolve and leave the bottle behind.. The "higher power" to overcome any addiction lies within the individual. *Develop better listening and thinking skills. the good news is that the universe bestowed upon th
Mr. When Rolf Ankermann wrote his non-fiction book, The Freedom to Recover, his intent was to expose AA's lack of efficacy in terms of helping people address and overcome their alcohol dependencies. Rolf's opinion which is shared by many is that alcoholism is not a disease but rather, it's a response to other und