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Alcoholics Anonymous
by Alcoholics Anonymous • 1939
Willpower keeps failing alcoholics. The original program that works starts where self-control ends.
4.49
12k+
Alcoholics Anonymous Summary
Alcoholics Anonymous 92%
Willpower keeps failing alcoholics. The original program that works starts where self-control ends.
by Alcoholics Anonymous 1939
4.49
12k+ ratings
Living Sober
by Alcoholics Anonymous • 1975
Staying sober, day by day: practical tools built by those who've done it.
4.35
2k+
Living Sober Summary
Living Sober 92%
Staying sober, day by day: practical tools built by those who've done it.
by Alcoholics Anonymous 1975
4.35
2k+ ratings
Alcoholics Anonymous
by Alcoholics Anonymous • 1991
A program of spiritual surrender and radical honesty: why it works when willpower cannot.
3.99
348
Alcoholics Anonymous Summary
Alcoholics Anonymous 92%
A program of spiritual surrender and radical honesty: why it works when willpower cannot.
by Alcoholics Anonymous 1991
3.99
348 ratings
It Works How and Why
by Narcotic Anonymous • 1993
The blueprint under the steps: spiritual principles that dismantle addiction and reconstruct a life.
4.54
199
It Works How and Why Summary
It Works How and Why 91%
The blueprint under the steps: spiritual principles that dismantle addiction and reconstruct a life.
by Narcotic Anonymous 1993
4.54
199 ratings
A Womans Way Through The Twelve Steps
by Stephanie S. Covington • 1994
The Twelve Steps, reimagined through women's experience of trauma, relationships, and identity.
4.45
643
A Womans Way Through The Twelve Steps Summary
A Womans Way Through The Twelve Steps 91%
The Twelve Steps, reimagined through women's experience of trauma, relationships, and identity.
by Stephanie S. Covington 1994
4.45
643 ratings
One Word That Will Change Your Life
by Jon Gordon • 2012
Replace your entire resolution list with a single word, and watch it reorder your year.
3.88
3k+
One Word That Will Change Your Life Summary
One Word That Will Change Your Life 91%
Replace your entire resolution list with a single word, and watch it reorder your year.
by Jon Gordon 2012
3.88
3k+ ratings
The Book of est
by Luke Rhinehart • 1976
A locked-door 1970s seminar insists your mind alone creates all your suffering.
4.02
364
The Book of est Summary
The Book of est 91%
A locked-door 1970s seminar insists your mind alone creates all your suffering.
by Luke Rhinehart 1976
4.02
364 ratings
Living Clean
by Unknown • 2012
The first recovery gets you clean. The second teaches you to live.
4.58
529
Living Clean Summary
Living Clean 91%
The first recovery gets you clean. The second teaches you to live.
by Unknown 2012
4.58
529 ratings
Codependent No More Workbook
by Melody Beattie • 2011
A spiritual program for untangling your life from the people you are trying to rescue.
4.31
694
Codependent No More Workbook Summary
Codependent No More Workbook 91%
A spiritual program for untangling your life from the people you are trying to rescue.
by Melody Beattie 2011
4.31
694 ratings
The Addiction Manifesto
by Jerry Weaver • 2021
From addiction to sobriety in 365 days: a daily rebuild that succeeds when willpower collapses.
4.72
1k+
The Addiction Manifesto Summary
The Addiction Manifesto 91%
From addiction to sobriety in 365 days: a daily rebuild that succeeds when willpower collapses.
by Jerry Weaver 2021
4.72
1k+ ratings
Light in the Shadows
by A. Meredith Walters • 2013
Healing from depression and self-harm when love alone fails: a framework for lasting recovery.
4.20
17k+
Light in the Shadows Summary
Light in the Shadows 91%
Healing from depression and self-harm when love alone fails: a framework for lasting recovery.
by A. Meredith Walters 2013
4.20
17k+ ratings
Rewired
by Erica Spiegelman • 2015
Recovery is rebuilding the self that no longer needs the substance. A blueprint for real change.
3.86
472
Rewired Summary
Rewired 91%
Recovery is rebuilding the self that no longer needs the substance. A blueprint for real change.
by Erica Spiegelman 2015
3.86
472 ratings
Codependent No More
by Melody Beattie • 1986
Let go of the uncontrollable, say no without guilt, and start answering your own life first.
4.12
51k+
Codependent No More Summary
Codependent No More 91%
Let go of the uncontrollable, say no without guilt, and start answering your own life first.
by Melody Beattie 1986
4.12
51k+ ratings
Mentors
by Russell Brand • 2019
Russell Brand's mentors included a murderer and a monk. His recovery depended on both.
3.67
2k+
Mentors Summary
Mentors 91%
Russell Brand's mentors included a murderer and a monk. His recovery depended on both.
by Russell Brand 2019
3.67
2k+ ratings
The Greatness Mindset
by Lewis Howes • 2023
Three hidden fears and a goal system to stop drifting and design a life of impact.
4.01
2k+
The Greatness Mindset Summary
The Greatness Mindset 91%
Three hidden fears and a goal system to stop drifting and design a life of impact.
by Lewis Howes 2023
4.01
2k+ ratings
The Matrix
by Joshua Clover • 2007
Obsessive love is an addiction. The cure isn't a better partner; it's turning that devotion inward.
4.12
1k+
The Matrix Summary
The Matrix 91%
Obsessive love is an addiction. The cure isn't a better partner; it's turning that devotion inward.
by Joshua Clover 2007
4.12
1k+ ratings
What You Think of Me Is None of My Business
by Terry Cole‐Whittaker • 1979
What if other people's opinions stopped running your life? The inner switch that makes it possible.
3.92
533
What You Think of Me Is None of My Business Summary
What You Think of Me Is None of My Business 91%
What if other people's opinions stopped running your life? The inner switch that makes it possible.
by Terry Cole‐Whittaker 1979
3.92
533 ratings
This Is How
by Augusten Burroughs • 2012
Positive thinking is a lie. The way through is honesty about what will never get better.
3.68
13k+
This Is How Summary
This Is How 91%
Positive thinking is a lie. The way through is honesty about what will never get better.
by Augusten Burroughs 2012
3.68
13k+ ratings
You Do You
by Sarah Knight • 2017
The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.
3.62
8k+
You Do You Summary
You Do You 91%
The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.
by Sarah Knight 2017
3.62
8k+ ratings
Let Go Now
by Karen Casey • 2010
The illusion of control is exhausting you. Detachment, done right, is how you get your life back.
4.16
600
Let Go Now Summary
Let Go Now 91%
The illusion of control is exhausting you. Detachment, done right, is how you get your life back.
by Karen Casey 2010
4.16
600 ratings
Soulbriety
by Elisa Hallerman • 2022
Why sobriety fails without soul work, and how to rebuild the self addiction buried.
4.01
242
Soulbriety Summary
Soulbriety 91%
Why sobriety fails without soul work, and how to rebuild the self addiction buried.
by Elisa Hallerman 2022
4.01
242 ratings
The Fix
by Ian Morgan Cron • 2025
Your fix is an addiction too. The Twelve Step path to healing what everyone medicates.
4.30
447
The Fix Summary
The Fix 90%
Your fix is an addiction too. The Twelve Step path to healing what everyone medicates.
by Ian Morgan Cron 2025
4.30
447 ratings
Facing Codependence
by Pia Mellody • 1989
Childhood survival traits that become codependence, and the path back to an authentic self.
4.07
3k+
Facing Codependence Summary
Facing Codependence 90%
Childhood survival traits that become codependence, and the path back to an authentic self.
by Pia Mellody 1989
4.07
3k+ ratings
Wishcraft
by Barbara Sher • 1979
Your childhood obsessions map your adult calling. Here is how to read it.
4.02
3k+
Wishcraft Summary
Wishcraft 90%
Your childhood obsessions map your adult calling. Here is how to read it.
by Barbara Sher 1979
4.02
3k+ ratings
Recovery
by Russell Brand • 2017
Why you can't stop scrolling, eating, or working, and what to do about it.
3.93
13k+
Recovery Summary
Recovery 90%
Why you can't stop scrolling, eating, or working, and what to do about it.
by Russell Brand 2017
3.93
13k+ ratings
Gratitude and Trust
by Paul Williams • 2014
Six daily recovery commitments that replace self-sabotage with gratitude, trust, and service.
3.87
336
Gratitude and Trust Summary
Gratitude and Trust 90%
Six daily recovery commitments that replace self-sabotage with gratitude, trust, and service.
by Paul Williams 2014
3.87
336 ratings
Unwasted
by Sacha Z. Scoblic • 2011
A hard-partying writer gets sober and discovers finding her real self is harder than quitting.
3.79
2k+
Unwasted Summary
Unwasted 90%
A hard-partying writer gets sober and discovers finding her real self is harder than quitting.
by Sacha Z. Scoblic 2011
3.79
2k+ ratings
Who's Got Your Back
by Keith Ferrazzi • 2009
Recruit your inner circle: a program to build the relationships that hold you accountable.
3.67
2k+
Who's Got Your Back Summary
Who's Got Your Back 90%
Recruit your inner circle: a program to build the relationships that hold you accountable.
by Keith Ferrazzi 2009
3.67
2k+ ratings
Approval Addiction
by Joyce Meyer • 2002
Your worth, anchored in who God says you are, not in anyone's approval: the end of people-pleasing.
4.37
4k+
Approval Addiction Summary
Approval Addiction 90%
Your worth, anchored in who God says you are, not in anyone's approval: the end of people-pleasing.
by Joyce Meyer 2002
4.37
4k+ ratings
Take Your Life Back
by Stephen F. Arterburn • 2016
When your past runs your present, recovery begins with learning to respond rather than react.
3.91
222
Take Your Life Back Summary
Take Your Life Back 90%
When your past runs your present, recovery begins with learning to respond rather than react.
by Stephen F. Arterburn 2016
3.91
222 ratings
The New Codependency
by Melody Beattie • 2008
Vanishing into other people is not love. The updated guide for boundaries that keep you here.
3.92
2k+
The New Codependency Summary
The New Codependency 90%
Vanishing into other people is not love. The updated guide for boundaries that keep you here.
by Melody Beattie 2008
3.92
2k+ ratings
Empowering Women
by Louise L. Hay • 1996
Why women stay quiet and how to reclaim your voice, your health, and your money.
3.99
2k+
Empowering Women Summary
Empowering Women 90%
Why women stay quiet and how to reclaim your voice, your health, and your money.
by Louise L. Hay 1996
3.99
2k+ ratings
One Breath at a Time
by Kevin Griffin • 2004
Buddhist wisdom meets the 12 steps: how surrender and mindfulness create recovery that awakens.
4.28
1k+
One Breath at a Time Summary
One Breath at a Time 90%
Buddhist wisdom meets the 12 steps: how surrender and mindfulness create recovery that awakens.
by Kevin Griffin 2004
4.28
1k+ ratings
Quit Like a Woman
by Holly Whitaker • 2019
Recovery was built for men. Alcohol is the new tobacco. Here's how women get free.
3.98
31k+
Quit Like a Woman Summary
Quit Like a Woman 90%
Recovery was built for men. Alcohol is the new tobacco. Here's how women get free.
by Holly Whitaker 2019
3.98
31k+ ratings
The Sober Girl Society Handbook
by Millie Gooch • 2021
Sobriety as a gain, not a loss: practical strategies for parties, dating, and life without alcohol.
4.14
2k+
The Sober Girl Society Handbook Summary
The Sober Girl Society Handbook 90%
Sobriety as a gain, not a loss: practical strategies for parties, dating, and life without alcohol.
by Millie Gooch 2021
4.14
2k+ ratings
Choices
by Melody Beattie • 2002
The tool you forgot you had: your next choice, and why it defines everything.
4.13
319
Choices Summary
Choices 90%
The tool you forgot you had: your next choice, and why it defines everything.
by Melody Beattie 2002
4.13
319 ratings
The Success Principles
by Jack Canfield • 2015
Own every outcome. Design every day. The rest of success is just following the blueprint.
4.26
35k+
The Success Principles Summary
The Success Principles 90%
Own every outcome. Design every day. The rest of success is just following the blueprint.
by Jack Canfield 2015
4.26
35k+ ratings
Better Than Before
by Gretchen Rubin • 2015
Your friend's perfect habit system may be useless for you. The personality-based way to find yours.
3.82
43k+
Better Than Before Summary
Better Than Before 90%
Your friend's perfect habit system may be useless for you. The personality-based way to find yours.
by Gretchen Rubin 2015
3.82
43k+ ratings
12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery
by Allen Berger • 2008
Recovery gets derailed by twelve predictable patterns. Here is how to spot and short-circuit them.
4.12
246
12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery Summary
12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery 90%
Recovery gets derailed by twelve predictable patterns. Here is how to spot and short-circuit them.
by Allen Berger 2008
4.12
246 ratings
Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential
by Corey Wayne • 2018
Most goals fail before breakfast. The daily method for becoming who you were meant to be.
3.57
196
Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential Summary
Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential 90%
Most goals fail before breakfast. The daily method for becoming who you were meant to be.
by Corey Wayne 2018
3.57
196 ratings
Badass Habits
by Jen Sincero • 2020
Willpower fails. Identity sticks. A blunt guide to habit change that starts with who you are.
3.76
10k+
Badass Habits Summary
Badass Habits 90%
Willpower fails. Identity sticks. A blunt guide to habit change that starts with who you are.
by Jen Sincero 2020
3.76
10k+ ratings
The Art of Being ALONE
by Renuka Gavrani • 2023
The craving you call loneliness is actually your own voice trying to get your attention.
3.83
5k+
The Art of Being ALONE Summary
The Art of Being ALONE 90%
The craving you call loneliness is actually your own voice trying to get your attention.
by Renuka Gavrani 2023
3.83
5k+ ratings
Self Matters
by Phillip C. McGraw • 2001
You didn't write the story you're living. Audit your past, reclaim yourself.
3.66
12k+
Self Matters Summary
Self Matters 90%
You didn't write the story you're living. Audit your past, reclaim yourself.
by Phillip C. McGraw 2001
3.66
12k+ ratings
Unbottled Potential
by Amanda Kuda • 2023
Moderation is exhausting. Abstinence is freeing. The case for quitting before you hit bottom.
3.93
208
Unbottled Potential Summary
Unbottled Potential 90%
Moderation is exhausting. Abstinence is freeing. The case for quitting before you hit bottom.
by Amanda Kuda 2023
3.93
208 ratings
Beyond Addiction
by Jeffrey Foote • 2014
Tough love backfires. Here's what actually helps families guide a loved one into recovery.
4.32
944
Beyond Addiction Summary
Beyond Addiction 90%
Tough love backfires. Here's what actually helps families guide a loved one into recovery.
by Jeffrey Foote 2014
4.32
944 ratings
The Seven Decisions
by Andy Andrews • 2014
Seven choices that break the loops of blame, hesitation, and giving up too soon.
4.30
1k+
The Seven Decisions Summary
The Seven Decisions 90%
Seven choices that break the loops of blame, hesitation, and giving up too soon.
by Andy Andrews 2014
4.30
1k+ ratings
101 Secrets for Your Twenties
by Paul Angone • 2013
No dream job, no friend group, no clue: 101 secrets for the decade that refuses to make sense.
3.53
2k+
101 Secrets for Your Twenties Summary
101 Secrets for Your Twenties 90%
No dream job, no friend group, no clue: 101 secrets for the decade that refuses to make sense.
by Paul Angone 2013
3.53
2k+ ratings
Mastering the Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success
by Andy Andrews • 2008
Turn the framework from The Traveler's Gift into automatic habits with this daily workshop.
4.36
486
Mastering the Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success Summary
Mastering the Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success 90%
Turn the framework from The Traveler's Gift into automatic habits with this daily workshop.
by Andy Andrews 2008
4.36
486 ratings
Love Yourself First
by Krystle Laughter • 2020
Self-love isn't selfish: it's the standard that determines how everyone else treats you.
4.39
368
Love Yourself First Summary
Love Yourself First 90%
Self-love isn't selfish: it's the standard that determines how everyone else treats you.
by Krystle Laughter 2020
4.39
368 ratings
Affirmations for the Inner Child
by Rokelle Lerner • 1990
Daily words for the child within: the boundaries, self-trust, and softness chaos never taught.
4.41
219
Affirmations for the Inner Child Summary
Affirmations for the Inner Child 90%
Daily words for the child within: the boundaries, self-trust, and softness chaos never taught.
by Rokelle Lerner 1990
4.41
219 ratings
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