Thirst: God and the Alcoholic Experience

by James B. Nelson

Book Overview

This book explores the path of recovery. James Nelson writes, as he lives, with a very special blend of insight, wisdom, humor, and humility. Sobriety sustainers and spirituality seekers will be encouraged and enlightened by his work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664226884
• ISBN13: 9780664226886
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Must read!

The author is knowledgeable and has first hand experience. Takes one to know one....Expand your knowledge and growth... Buy it and read it....

An in-depth guide into addiction and recovery

An insightful book about the connection between spirituality and addiction. This book gave me a great deal of insight into addiction and recovery that will prove to be quite useful to me in my career. I appreciate the author's openness about his own addiction. I cannot say enough good things about this book. It broaches a very difficult subject and does it in an engaging and respectful manner.

Wonderful Book

A very welcomed addition to addiction liturature! The theology presented gives new insight into alcoholism.