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Title: More Addiction Theology Than Actual Help
Review: This book is what happens when you take the position that the bible has all of the answers to all of lifes questions, and then try to fit everything else into that belief. This book is perfect for Christians wanting to read something that they already believe. Welch is clearly intelligent within this specific framework, but for someone who isn't already a Christian, well versed in the jargon and dogma, this book would barely make sense.Despite attempts at appearing compassionate and empathetic, the book still comes across as typically "holier-than-thou". It is more a book on "Addiction Theology" (that is, what does the bible say about addiction if we interpret with that in mind), but does not offer much real day to day help for a struggling addict.Although this book calls it "sub-biblical", I think addicts would be better served joining a 12 step group and going from there.
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