The Serenity Principle: Finding Inner Peace in Recovery – The Positive Energy Quest That Challenges Addiction Paradigms

by Joseph Bailey

This challenge to the paradigms of addiction and recovery theory shows those in recovery how to tap their own source of positive energy in a new approach to the search for serenity--a quest long recognized as the key to recovery.

144 pages, Paperback

First published March 16, 1990

Reviews

[David Byrne]

Bailey presents some great concepts but many broad generalizations.
The idea of stress being self induced is not from one who worked at a CPA firm or with many attorneys.
As far as the past being an illusion of memory, it’s not recommended to use that to get out of a speeding ticket.

[Tim]

I have always thought of this book, and Joe Bailey's other work, as a gift. He is a wise man, and I would recommend this book or his other work to anyone.

[Richard Tubb]

After recently discovering the "Three Principles", I found this book an interesting insight into helping people become more comfortable with themselves ("serenity") and understand how their own thoughts control their own reality.

The implications for anyone suffering from addiction of any kind are profound, as are the implications for anyone working with those with addiction. It encourages people to find the source of their recovery within themselves, rather than relying on traditional methods.

[Katylittle]

Life changing! Remember, we are all broken in one way or another, so don't think this book is just for druggies or alcoholics. It's for everyone.

[Tami]

Great book, it applies to every one.