The Higher Power of the Twelve-Step Program: For Believers & Non-Believers

by Glenn F. Chesnut

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595199186
• ISBN13: 9780595199181
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Treasure

Glenn C. has produced an absolute treasure of a book here; first-class, solid, profound, down-to-earth, completely accessible and thoroughly engaging in it's presentation. Whether you are new to the 12 Step program or a someone with many 24-hours of experience, you will find an abundance of fresh ideas, valuable anecdotes, useful insights, and the unique time-tested wisdom which has grown out of 60+ years of AA experience. Thanks Glenn for this new classic--here's one that Bill and Bob (AA's founders) would heartily recommend.

A book to change a life

I can honestly state that this book is one of the most practical books I have ever read. It allows one to approach spirituality from ANY perspective and, at the same time, inspires confidence in the method. Many of these type books offer only suggestions, without the "proof" that is necessary for many individuals before they become capable of committing their entire lives to the unknown. I also feel that this book was a pleasant application of many of the principals espoused by Emmet Fox and other practitioners of New Thought and the Unity (not Unitarian) Church. This book can save a life without a doubt !

Great for Non-Believers--Informative for Believers As Well

I strongly recommend this book to interested members of all 12-step groups, particularly non-believers having trouble with their Higher Power. I have 13 years in AA & NA and I would rate it a must-have for sponsors. The book is easy to read, has many anecdotes and has been used successfully at AA book studies in Southern California. The material is entirely consistent with the AA Big Book and the 12 & 12 (quotes them a lot) and draws on a deep and broad knowledge of 12-step groups, religions and history. The author is a professor at Indiana University, a Methodist minister and a doctor of theology from Oxford University but the book is written for regular 12-step members. A wonderful book on a difficult subject!