Customer Reviews
Solid guidance - By: Marina, 20 Feb 2008 
Joe McQ's books & tapes have helped many to understand & practise the 12 Steps. His own 'Higher Power' seems to be very specifically Judaeo-Christian. Don't be put off by this. His understanding of the spiritual principles of the Steps is profound & he writes with gentleness & humour.
Joe McQ's conceptual framework may be a bit dated now. But the spiritual truths which he explains are unchanging.
Emphasis on God - By: Moby, 20 Nov 2007 
Joe McQ talks a lot about God, Jesus & the Biblein this book. That's fine if, like me, you're comfortable with it.
But Joe may have done the 12 Step programme a disservice. You don't have to share his beliefs to benefit from the Twelve Steps. Not everyonein the anonymous fellowships shares Joe's views about God.
Even so, there is much wisdomin this book. Don't be put off by the biblical tone.
Old School AA - By: mickie, 19 Aug 2007 If you're looking for new insights you won't find them here. What you will find is good, old-fashioned, traditional fodder from an AA old-timer.
Indispensable! - By: , 09 Nov 2003 
An absolute must for anyone anywhere trying to practice a 12-step programme.
Each of the steps is brilliantly describedin the author's inimitable style using straightforward language & examples.
Not a replacement for the "official" AA books but a superb supplement to increase your understanding & ability to practice the 12 stepsin everyday life.
A modern classic in the footsteps of the "Big Book" of A.A. - By: , 10 Jul 2003 The author of this book is a long time sober alcoholic who has helped thousands of addictsin his treatment centrein USA. He knows what he is talking about.The advice is simple, practical & filled with useful examples, stories, exercises & ideas. I only give the book 4 stars because there is also some bible thumpingin there & some pseudo science with meaningless diagrams. Ignore that stuff & you have a real "how to get sober & happy" guide.
