Let Go and Grow: Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics

by Robert J. Ackerman

Describes how alcoholism affects the children of alcoholics, offers advice on how to come to terms with the past, and looks at common adaptive behaviors

183 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1987

About the author

Dr. Robert J. Ackerman is Professor Emeritus from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the previous Director of the Mid-Atlantic Addiction Research and Training Institute. He is co-founder of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics. He is the previous Editor of Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals and currently is the Chair of the Advisory Board.

Reviews

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book, especially as there aren’t a lot of resources that I know of. That being said, I had a hard time applying some of the principles. The airline communicated barriers to growth for example or a picture of change. But actual steps or at least suggested steps would have been helpful in many places. Still, a book that can encourage and equip.

[Glenn Robinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A few explanations about aspects of life that are completely baffling

[Justin Clack · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read. The characteristics section of the book provided a lot of insight.