Tao of Recovery

by Jim Mcgregor

A Taoist guide to recovery from addiction teaches readers how to employ the Twelve Step program to let go, control desire, find acceptance, learn to trust, find hope in a the world, and more.

Genres: Buddhism, Psychology, Taoism

169 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s an interesting little book that I received as a gift. The author, who has a long history of 12-Step recovery, has written 81 short pieces on the philosophy of recovery, with each piece being a response to and a reflection on a chapter of the Tao Te Ching. Taoism can offer a spiritual concept of a higher power, which is crucial to 12-Step recovery, without the difficulty of dealing with the concept of the traditional God figure, which many in recovery find to be a major stumbling block. The author offers nothing truly original or profound, but does have a fascinating take on Recovery, Spirituality, and Taoism that is sometimes surprising and often charming. The book is an excellent alternative to a Daily meditation; I found reading it side by side with the Tao Te Ching to be absorbing, even when I disagreed with the author anon his interpretations and reflections. The Hardcover is a very pretty book, with uncredited woodcut still illustrations on the pages facing each piece.

[Randall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short prompts about subjects more Tao than Recovery. A very helpful and encouraging book.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!