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A poignant and moving account of the author's journey through recovery and his discovery of the evolving meaning of "normal". Includes wisdom gleaned through his relationship with his Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor. The reader learns how to redefine their understanding of normal as it applies to them.
Price: $14.95
Pages: 216
Publisher: Central Recovery Press, LLC
Imprint: Central Recovery Press
Publication Date:
01 March 2010
Trim Size: 9.00 X 6.00 in
ISBN: 9780981848211
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
SELF-HELP / Substance Abuse & Addictions / Alcohol, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Healing / General, SELF-HELP / Twelve-Step Programs, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
Mark Edick is an author in long-term recovery and is a retired auto worker. His second book, Fear: Feel It, Face It, and Grow, was published in 2012. He has an Associate of Arts in Human Services from Lansing Community College and is currently pursuing a second Associate's Degree in Creative Writing.
Acknowledgements
Introduction: How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Become Normal (or, Practicing the Principles)
Chapter One: What Is Normal, Anyway?
Chapter Two: Fitting in: Is That What It Means to Be Normal?
Chapter Three: Comparing
Chapter Four: Thinking
Chapter Five: Beliefs
Chapter Six: Perfection and Perfectionism
Chapter Seven: Judging/Guilt and Character Defects
Chapter Eight: The Fear Factor
Chapter Nine: Resentment
Chapter Ten: Practice
Introduction: How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Become Normal (or, Practicing the Principles)
Chapter One: What Is Normal, Anyway?
Chapter Two: Fitting in: Is That What It Means to Be Normal?
Chapter Three: Comparing
Chapter Four: Thinking
Chapter Five: Beliefs
Chapter Six: Perfection and Perfectionism
Chapter Seven: Judging/Guilt and Character Defects
Chapter Eight: The Fear Factor
Chapter Nine: Resentment
Chapter Ten: Practice