The Tao of Sobriety: A Book Review
Helping You to Recover from Alcohol and Drug Addiction.
By David Gregson, Jay S. Efran, G. Alan Marlat
The word “tao” is usually translated as “way”, “road”, “method”, “technique” or “principle”. As a concept, Tao is the most important topic in the philosophical Taoism (tao-chia).
The Tao of Sobriety is a great read for people in Recovery. One review by Stephanie S. Covington, Ph.D. and author of Helping Women Recover and A Woman’s Way Through the Twelve Steps describes The Tao fo Sobriety as “A clear, accessible, and insightful guide that draws on the profound wisdom of the Eastern world.”
Taoism refers to a variety of related philosophical and religious traditions and concepts. These traditions have influenced East Asia for over two thousand years and some have spread to the west.
The friends and family of a drug or alcohol addicts are often left out of the recovery process. The timeless wisdom of the Tao has been adapted to gently change those who are suffering into peaceful, healthy, self-confident humans, ready to fully rejoin life in a serene and harmonious way. The author’s personal understanding of the recovery process and Taoism culminate in this essential guide to self-rehabilitation.