by Christopher Kennedy Lawford
First published 2014
Christopher Kennedy Lawford explores how addiction recovery principles can help anyone facing life's challenges. The bestselling author argues that society wrongly views addicts as uniquely troubled when their struggles mirror universal human experiences. In our excess-driven culture, everyone battles cravings and denies destructive behaviors. Lawford presents stories from people in recovery alongside scientific research to create practical tools for recognizing and managing unhealthy impulses. He shows how recovery techniques can address problems from junk food consumption to toxic relationships. The book demonstrates that skills developed by those overcoming addiction apply broadly to anyone seeking to change habits, mindset, relationships, or community connections. Lawford bridges the gap between recovery communities and the general population, revealing shared human experiences beneath surface differences.
Genres: psychology, addiction, self-help, non-fiction, health
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: self-improvement, shared-humanity
242 pages · Kindle Edition · BenBella Books