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Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous: White Booklet
One of NA's earliest publications became the heart of N.A. meetings and the basis for all subsequent N.A. literature.
This booklet contains the twelve steps or principles to recovery, the twelve traditions of NA, and an inspiring selection of personal stories written by men and women who are recovering from an addiction to drugs. Recomm
...moreHardcover, 286 pages
Published
December 1st 1991
by Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services
(first published March 1st 1988)
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They say a camel is a horse designed by committee. This is how a group of anonymous recovery types put together their business about addiction (sic). What seems to be written by everyone is for everyone who has ever wanted to escape the trials and tribulations of drug addiction. At least the Big Book of AA had some God~inspiration, this one is a bit more analytical, perhaps because the group who collectively "chanelled" their Higher Power were trying to please too many people with too many angle...more
Something that is vital in recovery, some parts are repetitive yeet still easy to understand for someone who may just be tyring to straighten their life up and understand addiction better.Great look into the thought process of addicts
what can i say? read and still reading. this one is a staple. funny, how i don't remember passages and the book is falling apart
Love this book, and will still occasionally flip through it, when I need a refresher. Never ashamed to seek the wisdom this book offers.
Nov 03, 2009
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This fellowship has helped to change my thoughts, behaviors and ideas for over twenty one years
Not as dated as the AA Book. I could relate to much of what is written in this book.
best book ever. You'll read it over and over again and again.
Not as good as the AA Big Book. But still taught the basic 12-steps. I'd recommend it to anyone who has a narcotics addiction.
Good read for dark nights. I will definitely re-read.
saved my life.....
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horrible. arrogant. its reads as though written by the leader of a cult.
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May 13, 2008
Courtney
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who has probably already received the recommendation.
Definitley a must read if you find yourself stealing pennies from free penny cups at gas stations to buy syringes, or find yourself to rehab. Hard to rate this, because for those who are given a copy after writing a "tuition" check or showing up to a meeting, the book can be amazing one minute and the worst bunch of useless paragraphs written the next. Overall, it is an excellent process for reentry to civilization and renewal of self worth.
Apr 10, 2009
Davis
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who wants a better way of life
Recommended to Davis by:
Steve Horney
Shelves:
recovery-reading
The "meat and potatoes" of the NA fellowship. When I first got sober, this book gave me sanity. Not many other books can hold this claim. Personally, i feel the stories in the back of this book better than the one's featured in the AA Big Book. Anyone who doesn't know what recovery is about, or wants to get sober should read this book.
Although my membership is in AA, this NA book is an easier read,most likely because it began about 15 years later than AA, and it applies to drug addiction, which also includes the disease of alcoholism
Dec 05, 2012
Connie Beard
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
anyone interested in recovery
Shelves:
self-improvement
I absolutely love the Basic Text! Without it, I don't think I would still be clean or be a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. If you are an addict who really wants to quit using, you should read the Basic Text and give the NA program a chance. It works if you work it!
Decent book. It does a good job of explaining the addict mentality. It's a little preachy though (hurr hurr ya think?) and it's written on like a 4th grade level because most of us have turned our brains into spam. Still, it's informative and the essays are interesting.
An everyday "bible" for anyone who's ever faced addiction issues - drugs or otherwise. This book has been, and continues to be, a life-saving tool for addicts. I've read this book numerous times over the years and it continues to motivate and inspire me.
I have read this book over & over & continue to read it... it is the "meat & potatoes" to my recovery.
This book changed my life. I gained insight into my addiction. I learned that I am not the only one.
Anyone who has read this book already knows how great it is. It has helped me through so much.
simplified solution-not wrong, but not my thing.
as for the meetings: n.a. = no answer.
as for the meetings: n.a. = no answer.
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Another good book. More into recovery and really not much about how their program started.
major relate with this one lol
same as the AA all the way.
How to get clean and stay clean
Aug 31, 2007
Sbate
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People who do to much drugs
Shelves:
booksishouldreadeveryday
I love this book
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