Emotional Sobriety The Next Frontier

by A.A. Grapevine Inc.

Heartfelt contributions to Grapevine magazine that speak to emotional sobriety--a powerful concept first described by AA co-founder Bill W.

Powerful and uplifting, the book Emotional Sobriety: The Next Frontier features stories of sober women and men that depict the personal transformations that sobriety can bring when sober alcoholics practice the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous in all aspects of their lives.

In a 1958 article for Grapevine, the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill W. wrote about the ongoing challenges of recovery that he faced long after he stopped drinking, including his struggle with depression. For him, "emotional sobriety" became the next frontier.

In these honest and humble essays drawn from the archives of Grapevine magazine, you'll discover what emotional sobriety is all about. Many will realize that happiness is a by-product of giving without any demand for return; others learn to embrace the present with gratitude so they may claim moments of real peace.

The stories in this anthology show that when we have the willingness to find solutions, rather than stay stuck in problems, we can let go of fear, selfishness, and resentment, put aside selfish demands, practice outgoing love, and become more connected to our Higher Power and our friends, family, and community.

With unflinching honesty, this collection includes the voices of AA members reflecting on their own emotional sobriety or, as Bill Wilson put it, "a quiet place in bright sunshine."

Genres: Psychology

108 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Lynda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Collected Grapevine articles.

[Vera VB · Rating 2 out of 5]

Somehow the stories of the Grapevine in this book didn't make that much impression on me. Is it me, am I reading with the wrong attidute or are they really not that interesting?
No matter what, I'll keep reading more book of the Grapevine. They help me stay sober and that's the main reason I keep reading them.

[Brravehart]

SO FAR IT'S HARD BUT GOOD. EXTREMELY CHALLENGING, BUT I PROMISE YOU WILL BE AN EMOTIONALLY HEALTHIER PERSON AFTER READING THIS BOOK. IT IS NOT A FAST READ THOUGH, YOU NEED TO LET IT SIMMER AND PERCOLATE THROUGH YOUR BEING FOR IT TO REALLY HAVE AN IMPACT.

[Mary B.C. Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent truth and guidance

Very helpful book to read. It gives examples of how to deal with life on life’s terms. Helpful to know I’m not the only one who thinks and acts out of character but there is always a solution even it is not the one I would like.

[Dick Harding · Rating 4 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed this volume of short stories which originated in the Grapevine. I thought the book was even better than other short story collections of this nature.

[Chandra Slavonic · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read this book twice and appreciated it both times. Do not remember when. Sorry.

[HELGA GRIFFITH · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good collection of stories written by AA people!