The Wisdom of the Rooms
by Michael Z
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Author: Michael ZEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-10
ISBN: 0979441692
Number of pages: 152
Publisher: Palm Tree Press
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Book Review: Life concepts for everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a terrific compendium of concepts in the form of quotes collected from the "rooms" of Alcoholics Anonymous, but which give food for thought and ways of dealing with life's challenges for anyone, including non-addicts of all stripes. Michael's comments on each idea are instructive and thought-provoking yet succinct, and are followed by a series of "reflections" in the form of questions suitable for discussion internally or, perhaps even better, with others. Some could be straight out of a Tony Robbins book ("Act as though, until it becomes so"), while others are more obviously original to AA or those who should have been in AA ("Many of us get to Heaven by backing away from Hell").
Many of Michael Z's insights into the meaning of the concepts are from his own experience, including "When I did my 4th step it felt as if my life was being turned upside down--but it was really being turned right side up." The step requires that one take a searching and fearless moral inventory of oneself. This can cause such an overwhelming amount of pain that the addict, who is responsible for a plethora of wrongful behaviors, inevitably feels like his life is being turned upside down. The fact is, the addict wasn't the victim and the 4th step requires that responsibility be taken for what he or she has done. As Michael Z points out, the step is "the very thing needed to turn our lives right side up."
Some of my favorite "other" concepts, many of which I'd forgotten from my days attending 12-step meetings as part of my own recovery from the addict's misbehaviors and later research include "No is a complete sentence," "FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real and more..." and "If nothing changes, nothing changes" (a variation on the definition of insanity: repeating the same thing over and expecting a different result).
"The Wisdom of the Rooms" should be in everyone's library.
Doug Thorburn, author of Alcoholism Myths and Realities: Removing the Stigma of Society's Most Destructive Disease.
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"Instead of telling God how big your fears are, start telling your fears how big your God is." With this powerful quote, author Michael Z opens the door to The Wisdom of the Rooms. Rich in content, deep in meaning, and simple in application, Wisdom delivers timeless, relevant and highly practical advice that will instantly change your perspective and give you new ways of dealing with life on life's terms. In this highly acclaimed book Michael Z takes you on a spiritual journey towards a happier, more fulfilled life, inspiring you to once again to trust in and surrender to a God of your understanding.Self-Help Books
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