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Joe C.
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Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life: finally, a daily reflection book for nonbelievers, freethinkers and everyone |
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English |
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Paperback |
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410 |
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2013-01-21 |
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0988115700 |
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Rebellion Dogs Publishing |
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1.45 pounds |
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5.91 x 0.83 x 8.86 inches |
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Product Description
Rebellion Dogs is proud to announce that the recovery world now has a 21st century daily reflection book. Ernie Kurtz says, "The book is aimed at a general 12-Step readership, but it is mindful that there heretofore exist no such aids for unbelievers, freethinkers, and the unconventionally spiritual. Beyond Belief addresses that need in a confident, non- aggressive way. I doubt that any believer will find anything objectionable in its pages. This believer, for one, finds much that is spiritually helpful." Skeptics have something to add to the recovery conversation. Nonbelievers deserve a daily devotional that we don't have to shoehorn our worldview into, to feel like we belong. Beyond Belief neither canonizes nor vilifies 12-Step culture. This book draws on philosophy, psychology, entertainment, art, spiritual musings, skeptics throughout the ages and the wisdom throughout the rooms. Beyond Belief fills an unmet need for many atheists and agnostics. We suspect it may lure a few closet-doubters out of the 12-Step shadows, empowering them to speak their truth unabashedly. Believing and belonging are not synonymous. In Century 21, we can doubt or disbelieve with impunity without being dismissive of other's beliefs. Professional and 12&12 Member reviews: Melissa D., Clinical Psychologist, California says, “ WOW—what an undertaking to make this book a reality. I have never seen a daily devotional book written for agnostics. I found the readings to be extremely thought provoking. I wonder sometimes since there is such talk about God at meetings, what kind of turn-off that must be for agnostics. I think this book will be very helpful to both the newcomer and the mature Twelve Step member.” Bob K, contributing editor aaAgnositca.org says, “I expected his book to be good. I was wrong. It’s WAY, WAY better than good. The book is outstanding. Two decades of not being a ‘daily reflections’ kind of guy, are over. Now I have reflections worth reflecting over! Buy this book or you will suffer a horrible and painful death! Well, maybe not, but you’ll be missing out on something very good.” Nancy B., retired R.N. Montreal, Canada says, “I have been pink clouding it on the ‘Road of Happy Destiny’ since January of 1976. I have always been an avid reader. When I came in contact with Twelve Step programs, I was compelled to read a large chunk of the literature from many of the different ones—A.A., O.A. C.A., M.A., and Al-Anon. I have also read many books from the Hazelden Publishers. While reading these pages I did not feel that I had to filter out any ideas that were not acceptable to my own spiritual truths.” Dr. Amy, MSW, Ph.D. concluded, “Beyond Belief offers a spiritual welcome mat to agnostics and free thinkers in recovery. Joe C. provides readers with a thoughtful and enlightened year-long road map to self-improvement that reaches beyond the bounds of traditional Twelve Step thought—Bravo! Given my chosen profession I have had the opportunity to read countless daily meditation books—and this is a good one. Although the context is recovery from a 12-Step perspective, readers are invited to address the issue from their own philosophical view. One criticism of the 12 Step movement of course is that its dogma can be limiting—Beyond Belief seems to have addressed this. The quotes are cogent, the organization superb and the contributors are diverse.” Michel D. says, “AA can, and must, adapt to changing circumstances and Bill Wilson was the first one to admit it. Unfortunately, members who have come after him are more zealous than our first members ever were. We have seen this dogmatism in history before of course, especially in religion. This is a very slippery slope to take. I really like the fact that these reflections are for anyone who has an open mind. It does not cater to a specific group to the exclusion of others. “ The book includes an index of over 120 topics, extensive notes and a bibliography.
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