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Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery: Twenty True Stories from the Soul
Whether addicted or not, we all have stories to tell
The stories of tragedy and redemption found within Tales of Addiction are not about the well known celebrities you find in the usual tabloids. Rather, these stories are true-grit tales told by people you will never meet but whose words will haunt you for months, years maybe. The author collected the stories for over two years through a "call for stories" she put in journals, workshops and lectures. Interwoven throughout, Barbara and her son share their own story of pain and struggle. In this book, you'll Praise for Tales of Addiction
"This inspiring and penetrating new book by Dr. Barbara Sinor shows us how we gather the courage and the force of will to make a transformational change."
--Mark Thurston, PhD, author Willing to The Journey of Personal Transformation
"Like a tapestry, this book works by holding the reader's interest with unique tales smoothly interwoven with both a spiritual and intellectual thought process."
--Bill Ford, Addiction Recovery Blog
"Filled with stories of heroic struggle, victory and defeat, it is both illuminating and inspiring. The book is intensely personal yet sadly universal, the stories recounted are for anyone touched by the trials of addiction."
--Rev. Steve Doolittle, Astara, author From the Five Minute Inspirations
"These heart-wrenching and ultimately heartwarming stories, provide the inspiration for each one of us to know that recovery works."
--Ken Seeley, PhD, host of Intervention 911, author, Face It and Fix It
About the Author
Barbara Sinor, Ph.D. is a Psychospiritual Therapist dealing with childhood abuse/incest, PTSD, addiction recovery, and adult children of alcoholics. Dr. Sinor uses integral holistic methods encompassing forms of hypnotherapy, regression therapy, Jungian dreamwork, and other transpersonal techniques. Dr. Sinor holds a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master of Arts from John F. Kennedy University, and her Bachelor of Arts degree is from Pitzer College of the Claremont Colleges.
Learn more at www.DrSinor.com
From the Reflections of America Series at Modern History Press
PSY038000 Psychology : Psychopathology - Addiction
SEL013000 Self-Help : Substance Abuse & Addictions - Drug Dependence
SEL003000 Self-Help : Adult Children of Alcoholics
Look for our paperback, Amazon Kindle (tm) and iBook (tm) Editions too! Now available on Audible.com and iTunes for your audio listening pleasure.
The stories of tragedy and redemption found within Tales of Addiction are not about the well known celebrities you find in the usual tabloids. Rather, these stories are true-grit tales told by people you will never meet but whose words will haunt you for months, years maybe. The author collected the stories for over two years through a "call for stories" she put in journals, workshops and lectures. Interwoven throughout, Barbara and her son share their own story of pain and struggle. In this book, you'll Praise for Tales of Addiction
"This inspiring and penetrating new book by Dr. Barbara Sinor shows us how we gather the courage and the force of will to make a transformational change."
--Mark Thurston, PhD, author Willing to The Journey of Personal Transformation
"Like a tapestry, this book works by holding the reader's interest with unique tales smoothly interwoven with both a spiritual and intellectual thought process."
--Bill Ford, Addiction Recovery Blog
"Filled with stories of heroic struggle, victory and defeat, it is both illuminating and inspiring. The book is intensely personal yet sadly universal, the stories recounted are for anyone touched by the trials of addiction."
--Rev. Steve Doolittle, Astara, author From the Five Minute Inspirations
"These heart-wrenching and ultimately heartwarming stories, provide the inspiration for each one of us to know that recovery works."
--Ken Seeley, PhD, host of Intervention 911, author, Face It and Fix It
About the Author
Barbara Sinor, Ph.D. is a Psychospiritual Therapist dealing with childhood abuse/incest, PTSD, addiction recovery, and adult children of alcoholics. Dr. Sinor uses integral holistic methods encompassing forms of hypnotherapy, regression therapy, Jungian dreamwork, and other transpersonal techniques. Dr. Sinor holds a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master of Arts from John F. Kennedy University, and her Bachelor of Arts degree is from Pitzer College of the Claremont Colleges.
Learn more at www.DrSinor.com
From the Reflections of America Series at Modern History Press
PSY038000 Psychology : Psychopathology - Addiction
SEL013000 Self-Help : Substance Abuse & Addictions - Drug Dependence
SEL003000 Self-Help : Adult Children of Alcoholics
Look for our paperback, Amazon Kindle (tm) and iBook (tm) Editions too! Now available on Audible.com and iTunes for your audio listening pleasure.
214 pages, Hardcover
First published April 23, 2010
About the author
Barbara Sinor
15 books23 followersDr. Sinor is a retired psychotherapist and the author of nine books residing in Northern California. Her counseling practice focused on healing childhood trauma and addictions recovery.
Please visit her web site for more information, articles, and healing inspiration.
Sinor's two newest book is "Inspirational Musings: Insight Through Healing." Also, just released Aug. 2025, “Wisdom from Your Soul.”
Check her Blog and Website for details about this inspiring book.
Please visit her web site for more information, articles, and healing inspiration.
Sinor's two newest book is "Inspirational Musings: Insight Through Healing." Also, just released Aug. 2025, “Wisdom from Your Soul.”
Check her Blog and Website for details about this inspiring book.
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November 10, 2010
My rating: 4/5 stars
I've seen enough movies, read enough books, and heard from enough people the horrible effects of addiction on those participating and their families. Tales of Addiction is not just a collection of alcholic and drug addicts talking about their lives. The book brings the stories of loss, hopelessness, pain, courage, and dedication from all of those affecting by an addict's life - including the addict themselves. Dr. Sinor even shares her personal story with her son's addiction throughout the book.
You don't have to be an addict to find this book inspirational. There's a passage where Dr. Sinor talks about the habits people have in their lives - from driving the same route to a certain destination, to ordering the same kind of food and related it to an addict's decisions. Habits can easily transform into addictions and that fact made so much sense to me. I have so many habits, be they good, neutral or bad, that made me think twice about why I do them and how I've let them become habits. I may not be an addict in the sense one would think of when reading the title and synopsis of this book but I found myself reflective on my life a lot while reading the journey others have taken in their own addiction-ruled life.
The collection of stories are filled with the heavy emotions of each writer and the reader can easily find themselves wrapped in the pain that substance addiction can cause. This book is one of many ways to find hope in recovery. Recovery is a process that can take a lifetime to acheive and still may not be fully gained. I learned that one must have the courage to keep fighting their addiction to live a happy life. I came to really appreciate the compassion the author provided in collecting these stories and adding her personal touch to the book as well. I think a lot of readers can find hope somewhere in this book - regardless if they are a substance abuser or not. There is true inspiration within the pages for everyone.
I've seen enough movies, read enough books, and heard from enough people the horrible effects of addiction on those participating and their families. Tales of Addiction is not just a collection of alcholic and drug addicts talking about their lives. The book brings the stories of loss, hopelessness, pain, courage, and dedication from all of those affecting by an addict's life - including the addict themselves. Dr. Sinor even shares her personal story with her son's addiction throughout the book.
You don't have to be an addict to find this book inspirational. There's a passage where Dr. Sinor talks about the habits people have in their lives - from driving the same route to a certain destination, to ordering the same kind of food and related it to an addict's decisions. Habits can easily transform into addictions and that fact made so much sense to me. I have so many habits, be they good, neutral or bad, that made me think twice about why I do them and how I've let them become habits. I may not be an addict in the sense one would think of when reading the title and synopsis of this book but I found myself reflective on my life a lot while reading the journey others have taken in their own addiction-ruled life.
The collection of stories are filled with the heavy emotions of each writer and the reader can easily find themselves wrapped in the pain that substance addiction can cause. This book is one of many ways to find hope in recovery. Recovery is a process that can take a lifetime to acheive and still may not be fully gained. I learned that one must have the courage to keep fighting their addiction to live a happy life. I came to really appreciate the compassion the author provided in collecting these stories and adding her personal touch to the book as well. I think a lot of readers can find hope somewhere in this book - regardless if they are a substance abuser or not. There is true inspiration within the pages for everyone.
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