It Works: How and Why: The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Narcotics Anonymous

by World Service Office

This book is a discussion of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Narcotics Anonymous. It is meant to help the reader determine his own interpretation of the principles contained in Narcotics Anonymous' steps and traditions. The authors hope the reader will find personal growth, understanding, and empathy in the following pages. The book's primary purpose is to carry the message to the still-suffering addict. The reasons the program works, the how and why of recovery, are found in many places, in each other, in one's relationship with a Higher Power, in everyone's hearts and minds, and finally, in the collective wisdom of the members. The principal endeavor in the development of this book has been to capture that collective wisdom in written form. The authors pray that this book truly represents the therapeutic value of one addict helping another.

Genres: Addiction, Self Help, Psychology, Reference, Mental Health, Nonfiction

221 pages, Hardcover

First published September 30, 1993

Reviews

[Vickie Jones]

This Study Guide

I love this book, it has given me the tools necessary to live a healthy CLEAN life. Thank you Narcotics Anonymous

[Cris B]

Essencial

[Kimi Racine]

This book has helped me save my life, make changes and become a successful human being. I read portions of it at least a couple times a week still after being clean for over 33 years.

This book has a wealth of common sense suggestions and information to aid an addict in progressing out of desperation and into gratitude and a life worth living

[Radosevicham]

This is a book that I started reading and will never finish-- I will learn something new each time I read it.

[Kerry Sims]

This is the best NA book in my opinion. Great for step work!

[Jeanie]

This book is awesome and it is apart of my everyday life these r the things that keep me doing the next right thing it also gives my life a purpose.

[Kimberly Walker]

Recovery for addicts is a real thing

[Donna Gregory]

This book is vital to my recovery program. I will never stop reading it. My life depends on it. Work the steps or die.

[Magick Bob]

Great in depth experience, strength, and hope regarding the 12 steps and 12 traditions, and the spiritual principles involved.

[Catherine Hall]

Textbook for stepwork for those in recovery from addiction.

[Alvaro Castro]

Una obra maestra- A master piece