The Pagan In Recovery: The Twelve Steps From A Pagan Perspective

by Deirdre A. Hebert

The Twelve Steps developed by Alcoholics Anonymous are powerful tools to transform the lives of people who struggle with addiction, co-dependency, and compulsive behaviors. Unfortunately, Pagans in recovery are likely to struggle with the Christian assumptions and language found in many of these programs. This book is intended to support a Pagan’s participation in any Twelve Step program, by showing that the effectiveness and relevance of these tools does not depend on a specific religious or spiritual tradition. This book attempts to bridge the gap between the Christian and Pagan understanding of the Twelve Steps, while remaining faithful to the original Twelve Step process. The Pagan in Recovery is the result of Deirdre Hebert’s ability to live her Pagan faith in the midst of a program with a deeply Christian heritage, and demonstrates that anyone, of any faith, can experience freedom from addictions, compulsive or co-dependent behaviors through this process.

Genres: Paganism

138 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2011

Reviews

[Deirdre Hebert]

Can't really rate it - I wrote it.

[Halo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good take on the 12-steps from a Pagan perspective.

[Karly Drake · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are non-Christian options to recovery and I am thrilled to have stumbled into an interesting approach as I re-visit my relationship with alcohol.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

I appreciate how this book provides an alternative to the standard AA Big Book. As a Pagan, it feels good knowing that there is an alternative reading. The book is a small fast read, but it hits the bullet points. As a bonus, there are activities and rituals to do at the end of each chapter.

[Bryon Vierling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful take on 12 step programs for Pagans/Heathens.