Recovery - the Sacred Art

The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice

By: Rami Shapiro, Joan Borysenko PhD

Narrated by: Barry Abrams

In this hope-filled approach to spiritual and personal growth, the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are uniquely interpreted to speak to everyone seeking a freer and more God-centered life. This special rendering makes them relevant to those suffering from specific addictions - alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, sex, shopping - as well as the general addictions we wrestle with daily, such as anger, greed, and selfishness. Rami Shapiro describes his personal experience working the 12 Steps as adapted by Overeaters Anonymous and shares anecdotes from many people working the Steps in a variety of settings. Drawing on the insights and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, and Islam, he offers supplementary practices from different religious traditions to help you move more deeply into the universal spirituality of the 12 Step system.

©2009 Rami Shapiro; foreword copyright 2009 by Joan Borysenko (P)2017 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Full of wisdom, expanding and deepening Twelve Step insight with the author's wide knowledge of world spiritual traditions." (Thomas Bien, author of Mindful Recovery)

Definitely a worthwhile read or listen by anyone interested in their spiritual journey.

Very informative. Author touches on many religious disciplines in such a way that makes the complicated simple. Although there were parts I disagreed with, I learned much and got a new perspective on many issues.

Insightful, very valuable content

Very insightful, and helpful content for my recovery. Helps to put the pieces together for me - makes common sense of the steps, and artfully explains what each step is truly attempting to accomplish. I’m pretty good at overcomplicating anything - this book helps break it down simple. It is now one of my trusty go-to tools for my program. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and loving guidance with the rest of us Rami!

Excellent

This book made me realize that I need to go to 12 step and I’m happy for that. Thank you.

Great for 12 Steppers

I really loved how the author included all different types of spiritual beliefs (including atheism) in relation to each step.

great book and performance!

I listen to a lot of audiobooks and this performance is great! The content is great, too!