Rational Recovery : The New Cure for Substance Addiction

Author: Jack Trimpey
List Price: $14.95
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ISBN: 0671528580
Publisher: Pocket Books (01 November, 1996)
Sales Rank: 3,171
Average Customer Rating: 3.6 out of 5

Customer Reviews

Rating: 4 out of 5
rational recovery speaks volumes
I am a problem drinker.I am not an alcoholic.I have never believed in the disease model of addiction. I was on my way to an AA meeting and found Rational Recovery's website instead. Thank god! The book helped me understand that I like the high I get from drinking, but it is'nt good for me so I must stop. I was reassured that the alcohol was the major cause of my depression and that I was'nt drinking to self medicate. I was in a cycle of depression(shame, self loathing,embarrasment)that was caused by drinking. I learned to hear my addictive voice, the voice I hear in my head that says I deserve a drink for being good,bad,happy,sad, abused,ignored, harrassed etc. I learned to recognise the excuses I used to drink and I thought I was smart!

I have'nt had a drink since.I am not a dry drunk. I dont need to "share". I would have given the book 5 stars, but I thought the author went on a bit too much about AA. I happen to agree with much of what he says, AA people often sound like robots, but some of my best friends are robots, so I try not to be too judgemental and Jack gets me all riled up! I recommend highly for pro-active people who dont have time to waste and want to get on with a great(sober) life!!!! This book is not a come on for Rational Recovery treatment centers.Most people can "get it" just from the book. Just like an AA meeting is good enough for some people,some others need more. I dont remember Betty Ford, Hazeltine or any of the others being free!! So why would Rational Recovery's? I also recommend Rational Recovery's book Taming The Feast Beast.

Rating: 5 out of 5
When all else fails, pick up this book & make your decision.
As a tried and true AA retread, I finally got disgusted enough with myself to quit drinking nearly 4.5 years ago. I thought that since I had never been hospitalized, I would go through an out-patient program. I did, but they insisted I attend AA meetings. I wasn't thrilled with this requirement, and I drew the line at having an "attendance sheet" signed, but I did go to the meetings. I think that I was so thoroughly committed to not drinking, it almost didn't matter where I went, or what the philosophy was, but after a couple of years, the AA dogma was wearing thin. I picked up Jack Trimpey's book "Rational Recovery", and it spoke volumes to me. No more of the disease, powerless, meetings till you die propaganda. This is replaced by understanding the Beast will likely always want you to "join the party, and have a drink", while the person who runs the show has made other plans. I am so glad that there is an alternative, proactive, healthy and responsible way of dealing with alcohol dependance. Thank you Jack Trimpey for having the courage to say so.

Rating: 1 out of 5
Makes a great coaster for my drink
well

I tried, I read this book twice, made a big plan etc. etc.

all I lost was my money.

be wary of people who hear voices.

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