Drop The Rock

by P., Bill; W., Todd; S., Sara

• ISBN13: 9781592851614
• ISBN10: 1592851614
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-01
• Publisher: Hazelden

Summary

Resentment. Fear. Self-Pity. Intolerance. Anger. This cast of character defects will undermine the best-laid plans for recovery from addiction. It's not uncommon for individuals in recovery to hang on to negative, self-defeating behaviors after they've given up their addiction. These are the "rocks" that can sink recovery - or, at the least, block further progress. With more than 100,000 copies sold, Drop the Rock is the definitive guide to removing character defects that can prevent gratifying, long-standing recovery. Based on the Twelve Step program, particularly the principles behind Steps Six and Seven, Drop the Rock combines personal stories, practical advice, and powerful insights to help readers move forward in recovery. The second edition features additional stories, a reference section, and information about starting a Drop the Rock study group.

Author Biography

Bill P. worked in the alcohol/drug addiction field as a historian, educator, and author, including four years with the AA Grapevine magazine and nine years with Hazelden. Bill passed away in 2007.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction	xi
Step Six	1	(56)
Step Seven	57	(36)
Serenity Prayer	93	(1)
Sanskrit Proverb	94	(1)
Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi	95	(1)
Set Aside Prayer	96	(1)
The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous	97	(2)
"Drop the Rock" Talk by Sandy B.	99	(2)
Character Defects/Shortcomings-Program Principles	101	(2)
Notes	103