Independent Authors

Independent Authors

• AA Grapevine
  Order Books, Tapes, etc. or renew your Grapevine subscription.
  http://www.aagrapevine.org
  or Call the office: 1-212-870-3400 to place an order and/or to receive a catalog.
  Fax: 1-800-437-3584.
  Or write: World Services, Inc., PO Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163
• The Lois Wilson Story: When Love Is Not Enough
  http://www.theloiswilsonstory.com
  by William G. Borchert – Forward by Robert Hoguet, President of the Stepping Stone Foundation.
  
  THE FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF THE GREAT AMERICAN WOMAN WHO CREATED A WORLD WIDE MOVEMENT TO SAVE MILLIONS OF FAMILIES FROM THE DEVASTATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
• “A DROP OF THE HARD STUFF – a Sea Captain’s recovery from alcoholism”
  http://www.liverpool-sailor.com/index.html
  This autobiographical work takes us into the three worlds of Captain Peter Wright. His childhood world where oppressive Catholic discipline and bigotry fueled by his mother’s marriage to a Protestant, instituted fear. His seafaring world of adventure while sailing as Mate and Master, and the dark world of alcoholism where he gradually withdrew into his private hell and ended his drinking on the streets of San Francisco in the company of the city’s lost and homeless. Peter Wright says, “Writing this book evened out the playing field.”
  
  Peter’s humor and rigorous honesty will encourage and inspire. Available from B & N, Borders and Amazon in hardback at $32.99, soft-back at $22.99, and directly from the author at $25.00 hardback and $16.00 soft-back + shipping $1.75. Peter Wright – Email: masterm@snowcrest.net
• Abundant Spirituality + co-dependence recovery + inner child healing + Love = Joy2MeU
  http://www.joy2meu.com
  The Web Site of Spiritual Teacher, co-dependence counselor, grief therapist, author – (The Dance of Wounded Souls) – Robert Burney (An enormous amount of information available on his website – and practically his entire book.)
  Also see: http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/codependency_recovery
• Avoiding Relapse: Catching Your Inner Con
  http://www.amazon.ca/Avoiding-Relapse-Catching-Your-Inner
  Provides positive, empowering ideas to help people gain a mental template to keep themselves from back sliding. The Doormat Syndrome, a humorous spiritual book on co-dependency, The Mad Family Gets Their Mads Out and How to Let Go of Your Mad Baggage.
• Coming Through With Grace – An Unusual Love Story
  http://www.amazon.com
  Though Kate Morgan was the wife of a sex addict, for most of her marriage she didn’t know it. Her journey from betrayal to awareness and compassion is compellingly told. Coming Through With Grace is a personal account of great courage born of personal devastation, where seemingly harsh life experiences reveal themselves as opportunities to overcome being a victim. Ms. Morgan’s transformation to an awakened life of intimacy and integrity will encourage you to create your own happy ending.
• Conscious Contact – Where Spirituality & Recovery Meet – By: Gail M. DeWitt
  http://www.conscious-contact.com
  Book available at: http://www.e-booktime.com
  Dear Men – This is a memoir of my life. The book details my survival and recovery from Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Rapes, Sexual Abuse, Forced Abortions, PTSD, and Bipolar. It is written in a unique format – personal letters to the men in my life, both good and bad. Detailing my struggles with intimacy in relationships and the never ending search for “Prince Charming”.
  Contact: gbickle@talakopublishing.com
• Dick B’s Home Page
  http://www.dickb.com
  Complete ‘AA’ History – Dick B.’s Materials on the History of Early A.A.’s Spiritual Roots and Successes. Describes how early A.A. worked. Articles on the six basic spiritual roots of A.A.; on collections of resources; on what Bill and Bob had to say about God, the Bible, and religion; on what early A.A. meetings did. Other Books by Dick B. & Links.
• Oxford Group and Alcoholics Anonymous: A Design for Living That Works
  http://www.dickb.com/Oxford.shtml
  The definitive book on the origins, principles, practices, leaders, A.A. influence, impact on the A.A. Steps of the Oxford Group, of which A.A. was a constituent part in the beginnings. Author Dick B. has spent 11 years researching the subject of A.A.’s spiritual roots to provide specifics as to its sources.
• The Good Book and The Big Book: A.A.’s Roots in the Bible
  http://www.dickb.com/goodbook.shtml
  A.A.’s co-founder Dr. Bob said the basic ideas for the spiritual recovery program were taken from the Bible. He specifically listed 1 Corinthians 13, the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7), and the book of James as “absolutely essential.” Moreover, when asked a question about the program, he would ask: “What does the Good Book say?” Here are the specific details on the materials early A.A. took from the Bible for its astonishing 75% to 93% success rate.
• Turning Point: A History of Early A.A.’s Spiritual Roots and Successes
  http://www.dickb.com/turning.shtml
  After many years of careful investigation, research, interviews, and visits to libraries and historical archives, author Dick B. was able to piece together this 700 plus page magnum opus on the six major sources of A.A.’s spiritual ideas. There is nothing like this scholarly work; and today it embodies almost all the materials Dick has unearthed in 11 years and 15 published titles. A “must” for historians, archivists, religious leaders, therapists, and, oh yes, people in our 12 Step Fellowships!
• Anne Smith: Mother of A.A., wife of Dr. Bob – By Dick B.
  http://www.dickb.com/annesm.shtml
  Reviews the materials Anne shared with the pioneers and their families at morning Quiet Time at the birthplace of A.A. in Akron. Specifics from her spiritual journal that shows how much of the program Anne had written down and taught before there were Steps and a Big Book.
• Dr. Bob and His Library
  http://www.dickb.com/drbob.shtml
  The books Dr. Bob read and circulated to AAs and their families.
• New Light on Alcoholism: God, Sam Shoemaker, and A.A.
  http://www.dickb.com/newlight.shtml
  A thorough review of the extensive contributions to A.A. of Rev. Samuel M. Shoemaker, Jr., whom Bill W. called an A.A. co-founder.
• The James Club and The Original A.A. Program’s Absolute Essentials
  http://www.dickb.com/JamesClub.shtml
  Verse by verse study of James, Sermon on the Mount, 1 Cor 12 and how they impacted A.A. and why AA’s favored the name “James Club” for their society.
• “Drunks, Drugs & Debits” by Doug Thorburn, EA, CFP
  http://www.PrevenTragedy.com
  Author, “Drunks, Drugs & Debits: How to Recognize Addicts and Avoid Financial Abuse”
  Coming soon: “Get Out of the Way: How to Identify and Avoid a Driver Under the Influence” and “Using Type and Temperament in Diagnosing and Treating Addiction” the Drug Addiction Recognition Expert. Telephone – 818 – 360 – 0985
• Emotional Sobriety – Emotional Sobriety The website of Tian Dayton, Phd.
  http://www.tiandayton.com
• ‘Exposing the Heart’ and ‘State of Surrender’
  Poems and Prayers. Two books of healing and uplifting poetry written by Brett Costello and illustrated by his 16 year old son Ryan. Poems and Prayers that reflect the hope, faith, joy, and sorrow experienced on his inward journey to God. Excerpts from ‘Exposing the Heart’ can be read at Amazon.com books. Wholesaled by Ingram books.
  Email: heartpublishing@hotmail.com for more info or Fax – 305-294-5506
• Floyd Henderson
  http://floydhenderson.com
  The site is the Official Site of author Floyd Henderson and includes a variety of Twelve-Step works, self-help works, and spiritual growth works.
• HANG IN ‘TIL THE MIRACLE HAPPENS
  http://www.spirithaven.com
  Ruth Fishel has been helping people in recovery since co-founding Serenity, Inc., a treatment program for women in recovery. Her books and tapes on spirituality, recovery and inspiration have touched people all over the world. They include her latest Hang In ‘Til The Miracle Happens, a guide, an inspiration, and a light for you when you are going through a rough time, when you feel down or depressed or when you simply need some hope. Also her classic, THE JOURNEY WITHIN: A Spiritual Path to Recovery, and the best selling TIME FOR JOY and PRECIOUS SOLITUDE.
  You may also sign up for life changing affirmations at her website or email her at: spirithaven@spirithaven.com
• High Bottom Drunk
  http://www.highbottomdrunk.com
  This website supports my book, “High Bottom Drunk: A Novel & the Truth about Addiction & Recovery.”
• Intervention Guide
  http://www.interventionguide.com
  Written by an experienced interventionist, “Intervention: A Guide to Helping a Family Member Seek Treatment” shows you step-by-step how to plan and execute an intervention for someone who has an alcohol or drug problem.
• John Bradshaw – Tapes, Books, Videos
  http://www.johnbradshaw.com/
  Family Systems – All Addictions – Abuse Issues – Codependency Issues – Eating Disorders – Shame – Death & Dying Issues – Many others.
• Light in the Darkness – A Guide to Recovery – A Physician Talks Openly About His Own Addiction To Sex – by St. George Lee, M. D.
  ISBN 0-9679881-0-1 St. George T. Lee, M.D. – 607 River Road, Newport News, VA 23601-3910
  email – sg14vp@alumni.virginia.edu
  A great book that covers the essential underlying issues in recovery from most any addiction. The content list forms a basic compilation of the primary human shortcomings and problem areas intrinsic in most all addictions. A great resource guide for far more than Sexual Addiction. – Emporium
• Mark Houston
  http://www.markdhouston.com
  The site is the Official Site of author Mark Houston and includes a variety of Twelve-Step works, self-help works, and spiritual growth works.
• “McCRAVE”©, A Mental Operations Manual.
  http://www.mccrave.com
  A Hard-hitting compliment to ALL Recovery Endeavors: A turnkey application, “McCRAVE” is a gripping guide through doors long-sealed by seemingly hapless alcoholic/addicts; doors which can lead to Recovery. This mental operations manual accents stark graphics and brutally honest language to pierce the defenses of even the most imaginative and savvy of addictive minds.
• Positive Path Recovery
  http://positivepathcounseling.org
  Positive Path Recovery by Gary Blanchard, MA, CAC-AD. This book offers a cognitive/behavioral approach to addiction treatment that is a complementary alternative to Twelve-Step based treatment. The book explores the 8 Principles of Positive Path Recovery, addiction and the loss of self, and cognitive/behavioral techniques to aid recovery.
• Prescription Drug Addiction – The Hidden Epidemic.
  www.AddicusBooks.com
  A guide to coping and understanding for those who are addicted and their families.