Uncover Satan Recover Thyself: A Rational Satanic recovery

by Mr Ben Dean

Uncover Satan, Recover Thyself throws a satanic perspective on the 12 step recovery programme.The author takes the reader on his personal journey through recovery and Satanism. He shares philosophical principles, practical guidelines and examples of rituals which will support anyone on their path. When I first came into recovery in 2007 there was nothing around in terms of literature that came close to what I wanted or needed. There were alternative steps but every one of them changed the words that were hung at every meeting. I knew I needed to beat my addiction and I had found some hope in AA through the support of people in the rooms but I really struggled with the High power concept and the idea of a Christian God. To say I spat venom was an understatement. I had been a slave to my addiction and there was no way I was going to swap that for something else like a god who wasn’t me. I was tired of being told “you can only do this if you accept a Christian God”, so I thought…just watch me! Thus the book you hold in your hands was born. Based on over 8 years of continuous clean time, when I started writing, to this second edition where I am now over 11 years free from drink - still applying and evolving the processes so they continue to work for me. “Use your voice and loudly I am a Satanist and I used these steps to get sober without your Christian God - and carry this message to other people seeking help in the fellowship who struggle with the monotheistic middle eastern death cult concept of ‘God’.” - Ben Dean

288 pages, Paperback

Published February 10, 2019

Reviews

[NormaCenva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting read.

I was on a lookout for books that utilize the Rational Recovery method and this one came up. I am not a Satanist my-self but have come acquaintances who are Satanists, so I was familiar with some of the theory mentioned here from what they shared with me.
It has it's own framework it builds upon and it gives you a different view of recovery. It also sees sobriety from a more "holistic"? point of view IMHO.
It was an interesting read and I am not at all disappointed I gave it my time. It was useful, practical and written accessibly.

[Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A view on substance abuse recovery from a Satanic (LaVeyan) viewpoint. While there are some unsophisticated errors, they give it a charm or authenticity rather than detracting from the message. Short read. It reminded me of Noah Levine's Refuge Recovery but on the left-hand path. An interesting take on getting sober for people who find Alcoholics Anonymous and other canons of the genre to be condescending, especially the idea of 'powerlessness' and 'surrender' being a necessary prerequisite. It is more of a heretical self-love brand of Satanism than an occult / magickal / pagan one (don't expect any rituals, just a criticism of the religiosity of the dogma of recovery). I would like to attend a therapy group that uses this as its primary text.