Drop the Rock : Removing Character Defects

by Bill Pittman, Todd Weber

From the Introduction: "To become the person we can become, we must drop the rock - all the grasping and holding to old patterns of behavior, the thoughts and feelings that are harmful to our progress in recovery. Individuals in 12 Step programs soon realize that there is more involved in recovery than giving up the addiction, compulsion, or dependency. The Sixth and Seventh Steps help us let go of self-defeating behaviors such as resentment, fear, self-pity, intolerance, and anger. This book helps individuals understand why they hold on to the perceived comfort of their negative behaviors and outlines the willingness needed to give up defects that keep people "stuck" in recovery. These two steps are important in changing attitudes to permit recovering persons, with humility as a guide, to move out from themselves and toward others.

Genres: Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1992

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh how I cling to my character defects like Golem with The One Ring. I don't even realize it half the time. This was a great book, but I definitely advise don't jump ahead of yourself before you've done all the previous work, and the most important work, for me, was developing a relationship with a Higher Power I can trust absolutely. Until I have that, there will be no letting go, no urgency to change, no proper amends... nothing.

[Michael Tucker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great insights into the real work of steps 6 + 7...good for anyone working to become a better version of themselves and drop old habits and flaws.

[Wylie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let go.

[Erf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read while working on steps 6 and 7. Great description and alternate perspective on these steps.

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had such high expectations but was a little disappointed. The words they strung together strayed and were not of sufficient force, imho of course :)