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| 1. | the man in the mirror is here |
| (usa) January 8, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| this book described me. although i did not grow up with my alcoholic
father, all of my dilemnas and personal crises are in full detail here.
the reasons for my loneliness, my sadness, my seriousness, and more are
all told... read full review |
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| 2. | A gentle start on the road to recovery |
| (Glens Falls, NY United States) March 29, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Excellent book for those who don't know why their lives are a mess, why
they keep getting into abusive relationships, why they don't laugh &
have fun like other people, people who tear themselves apart for every
imagined... read full review |
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| 3. | I never understood why I did the things I did. |
| (Wisconsin) May 10, 1999 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I never understood why I did the things I did. I was given this book back
in 1989 by my high school chaplain who explained that she too went through
the same problems. Since then I have had an easier time dealing with... read full review |
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| 4. | The catalyst for a personal paradigm shift |
| (Aurora, CO) February 7, 1999 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Before reading this book I had taken the terrifying step of seeing a
therapist for my chronic depression and low self-esteem. Until you read
a book like this it seems an alien concept that there might be people out
there... read full review |
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| 5. | Excellent book, but tough if you're in a bad place |
| (Friendswood, TX) October 11, 1997 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I began this book about 6 months into my recovery from a severe depressive
episode. It was excellent, but I could not handle it. It brought on
memories and nightmares I was not ready to face. I put it aside.
About... read full review |
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| 6. | I didn't think I needed this book, but I did! |
| (near Cleveland, OH 44254) October 16, 1998 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I found this book in the early l980's. It was a door opener to my history,
my identity, my relationship patterns (and failures), my addictions, etc.
etc. Some books are turning points. This one is a MAJOR PIVOT! ... read full review |
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| 7. | Groundbreaking Study in the Emotional Recovery Movement |
| (Toronto, Canada) May 8, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Janet Woititz identifed an untapped percentage of the population in this
1982 recovery classic - the adult child of an alcoholic or dysfunctional
family of origin. The case studies and familiar patterns of behavior are
told... read full review |
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| 8. | Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| (Black Canyon City, AZ United States) February 19, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| My counselor gave me this book to read and it's been the best material I
have come across so far. I have identified with so many things in this
book and see certain traits in myself that have been written in the book.
I... read full review |
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| 9. | Opened my eyes |
| (Astoria, NY USA) February 28, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I swear this book was written about me. It opened my eyes to ways I deal
with and approach life, so that now I feel clearer and have some answers.
Anyone who has an alcoholic parent should read this book, because even if
you think it didn't effect you, you might be wrong. |
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| 10. | Great help! |
| (NC United States) October 14, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I thought this book was great! From page one it gave me great insight into
my behaviour. I can't tell you how many ah ha momments I had while
reading this book. Not everything in the book applied to me, but it was
helpful... read full review |
