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Title: A rehash of standard AA philosophy
Review: Rather than discuss all of these issues again in a review, the title says it all. This book reinforces the philosophy that willpower is not enough to overcome addiction (standard AA higher power and surrender philosophy). However, that is simply not true. There is amble evidence to the contrary and other books make this clear (see 7 Tools to Beat Addiction). Most of this book is standard AA philosophy and offers nothing new to someone seeking to overcome an addiction. It is fair to say that this book is well written and is less preachy than others; and it may be just what some people need. If willpower gets you to an AA meeting, then maybe willpower can do more. You can and do have the strength to overcome addiction, and it does require willpower.
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