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Edited by John R. Cheydleur, Ph. D. with Ed Forster
Each of the 99 segments has a brief, true story of an alcoholic’s of addict’s personal background, the beginning and course of his or her addiction, and the crisis that led to treatment at one of the 119 Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centres across America. These stories contain dramatic and sometimes stark revelations of such things as loneliness,; dishonesty; molestation by family members; beatings; other kinds of abuse; brawling; going to hail; unfaithfulness; losing family; losing social standing, jobs, and possessions; and the miracles of finding recovery, hope, and a relationship with god in a community of caring people. It would be difficult for an alcoholic or addict no to find places to identify with in this straightforward and honest book.
Each story is followed by a brief, biblically based meditation and a prayer, so the book makes an excellent a daily devotional tool for people on the road to recovery, Having a real-life story of authentic change to think about every day and a chance to meditate and pray about one’s own life and recovery. Having a real-life story of authentic change to think about every day and a chance to meditate and pray about one’s own life and recovery can really be helpful in establishing the habits of hope…
After reading the ninety-nine stories, one each day, the reader is offered a unique opportunity: There is space (and guidance for) the reader to write his or her own story – in the book itself, as the 100th segment. This can be a powerful way for the recovering person to identify with the community of those farther along in recovery and motivate him or her to continue with them in a life of sobriety and spiritually…
I hope this book will help thousands of people to find healing from the pain, frustration, and losses caused by their addictions, and a new life of hope and happiness. J. Keith Miller
