Abstinence: Members of Overeaters Anonymous Share Their Experience, Strength and Hope

by Overeaters Anonymous

One of OA's most popular books has been expanded and updated with 50 percent new stories. This book is a collection of stories and essays on the topic of abstinence. All were written by members of the Overeaters Anonymous Fellowship and were published in Lifeline, OA's international magazine of recovery. Whether you are a longtimer with many years of abstinence, a member struggling with recovery or relapse, or a newcomer to whom the subject of abstinence may still be a mystery, may you find encouragement, help, and direction within these pages.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Health

223 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 8, 2014

Reviews

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspiring stories and snippets of stories. Though provoking.

[Deborah Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second time I've read through this book. If you want to understand how OA works or if you're a member and you want some encouragement in your abstinence, this is a good read.

[Katherine · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a book I picked up now and then, which worked just fine since it is a string of brief personal accounts from members of OA. I myself am not a member of OA, but I am often interested in other people's ideas and strategies, believing that we all have much to learn from one another. Like any book of this nature, some of the personal accounts were useful for me, while others I couldn't relate to at all. Early on, I wasn't sure I would continue with it, but I kept it in the bathroom where I would see it and have brief opportunities to peruse it. I will keep in mind some fo the perspectives I gained from it.

[Patricia Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reading for recovery

This is an excellent book; especially if you're working a recovery program. Full of experience, strength and hope. Highly recommended if you need extra support working your program, or if you're a newcomer.

[Philip Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helped me to better understand what Abstinence means

I really enjoyed all the stories from people who made abstinence a part of their daily life. It reinforced my abstinence journey.

[Chris Gager · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of repetitive but useful in OA recovery. Addiction is a challenge to deal with for sure.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

very similar to the original OA "brown book." It contains short stories of member submitted experiences with their food struggles.