One Day at a Time in Al-Anon - Large Print

by Al-Anon World Service

It provides daily meditations and readings to help families of alcoholics find strength and hope. LARGE PRINT

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Reference, Addiction, Inspirational, Psychology

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[Cheryl Meares · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will always be reading this book.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will always be reading this book for the rest of my life, but the daily medotations are such good lessons.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Altho it's been 30 years since I read this book it has helped me get thru many life problems. I was a "Lone Member" when I first read it. And, altho my alcoholic & I have since divorced, I find myself following the wisdom in my everyday life. I do have a friend who is an alcoholic, but in denial, & I am thankful that I can follow the Al-Anon principles. I no longer have my copy & have been thinking of getting another one as I am certain there are things I've forgotten.

I would suggest that anyone who has a relative or friend, who drinks too much, to buy this book & read it.

[Mel Salcedo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A hard one to rate. Lots of wisdom but sometimes it is hard to accept some of the dated language, and even some ideas. I rounded up to 4 because as the program says, “take what you like and leave the rest “. I will probably pick up a newer Al Anon daily reader to accompany Daily Hope and Courage to Change, but this will remain in my library for sure.

[Stephy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is How Al-Anon Works. it works if you read it and follow it!

[Jonathan Tennis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The original daily reader for those with friends or family suffering the effects of addiction.

[Nettie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every single human being could benefit from this simple little book of daily readings.

[Jo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Found this daily reader on the road at a used bookstore in Pennsylvania. Of course there were great AlAnon nuggets in it, but not as much as the more modern daily readers. This one is definitely showing its age with a lot of housewife and husband-alcoholic content. A lot more traditionally Christian, too.
I’m glad I read it, but I’ll stick to my favorite Courage to Change for now and work on finding a copy of the new reader. ❤️

[Brian D. Satterfield · Rating 1 out of 5]

In the year 2018, this book's principals are outdated as are all other 12 step peer-led support groups. To the point, should you be a person who needs strict faith in something while denying your codependency, then you'll love this book and "fellowship" while trashing my review.

I tried 12 step groups twice and found the disease model, the codependency, the dependence of high power for addiction to be not for me. I do however enjoy Smart Recovery, DBSA, MHA and NAMI support groups when the need to attend a group arrises for me.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It teaches me how to mind my business!!!!

[April · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tried to read through this whole year but couldn't handle it. It was way to biblical for my taste.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful words to learn to live by.

[Jeff (Jake) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great daily reader for anyone who has an alcoholic family member, friend or co-worker.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

slightly dated language but lots of solid wisdom here

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave me practical ways to stop being co-dependent.

[Tadeo Sánchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este libro sugiere cómo vivir un día a la vez, y la manera de hallar en cada uno de ellos cierta medida de consuelo, serenidad y un sentido de autorrealización.

Desaprueba la idea de vivir pensando en los errores y las desilusiones del pasado; concibe el futuro sólo como una serie de días nuevos, cada uno con renovadas oportunidades para conseguir autorrealización y progreso.

Hoy es una fraccioncita manejable de tiempo, durante la cual no debemos permitir que nuestras dificultades nos abrumen. Esto nos alivia el corazón y la mente de laspesadas cargas del pasado y del futuro.

La hermandad Al-Anon abarca gente de muchos países, creencias y costumbres. Estos mensajes diarios están dirigidos a personas de todos los ambientes y profesiones. Aunque, generalmente, al referirnos al miembro de Al-Anon usamos el pronombre "ella", en la mayoría de los grupos Al-Anon hay tanto hombres como mujeres.

[Einzige · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book that I'm very fortunate to be reading as a second-hand book shop curiosity and not out of need as an Al-Anon (which is spouses of alcoholics rather than alcoholics themselves) member.
This is book is essentially a daily devotional that gives a short daily story or message with each one focusing on either

- An aspect of the serenity prayer "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference"
-Taking personal responsibility
-Treating alcoholism as a disease
-How fantastic Al-Anon is and how you should behave as a member
-The importance of living in the moment
-Dodgy interpretations of biblical teachings on judgement.

Overall, not an especially interesting or motivating though there is certainly value if you have never encountered daily devotional literature before.

[Suzanne Singman · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's an older Al-Anon book. So, while the stories are good, some things are dated and there is more focus on the God aspect of the program and less on a Higher Power. Even so, Al-Anon program literature is so valuable and helpful. This is better is you already have a basis in the program, not as much for beginners, unless they are active in meetings. I think the program is fantastic and could be useful for anyone who is stuck in negative relationships whether there is addiction or not (but that's not CAL). wink wink

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a good source of daily readings for living one day at a time using Al-Anon principles. It provides good food for thought in learning how to deal with an alcoholic but also how to grow personally as a friend/relative of an addicted person.

[Walleye23 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best friend you can have if you have an addict in your life!

[Wendy Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

necessary.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The industry standard for families of alcoholics, of course. Actually I read it because I valued its gentle message about codependency. It was a comforting read.

[Beverly Atkinson]

I have read it many times, some many years ago. I imagine that there is a new edition that I will look for

[Carmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A daily resource for those who have a need. Larger book than the "Courage to Change" daily reader so not as easy to carry in your handbag, but I keep mine at home.

[Alora Mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

While the writing often shows its age, it is still a must for those in program.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The original classic daily reader that is still relevant 50 years later.

[A.J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book saved my life. Reread it every year.

[Waltonae · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful resource for mental health and wellness.

[Charity Blaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have learned so much about myself by adding this book into my life.

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

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