AA is a Cult

The originator or AA was the Oxford Group. Frank Buchman, founder, was on the cover of Time as "Cultist Buchman". Oxford Group distanced itself from Buchman and changed it's name to Moral Rearmament. Buchman was an admirerer of Heinrich Himmler.

Like Himmler, AA supresses the truth. I logged onto AA chatroom (with its Visa/Mastercard donation site) and eluded to Buchman's history. My input was almost immediatley wiped out and I was informed that the chat room is about "recovery" issues, and bringing up historical topics is not condoned. Huh? I have 15 years of "recovery". I have been told over a thousand meetings that the only requirement is to stop drinking. The requirements change when you choose to reveal the truth about AA.

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7 Tools to Beat Addiction

The best book I've read on the topic of addiction. It cuts through all the misinformation on the subject and in clear and easy to understand language it explains how and why people become addicted and gives practical steps on how to get past it by using a combination of the 7 tools. This book is perfect for someone who feels trapped in the maze of an addicton, has tried 12 Step and other programs, sincerely wants to stop, and still can't find their way out of it. Stanton Peele explains how to cure an addiction and get on with your life.

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There's a practical way to end addiction. Who knew?

A great read for anyone who wants to reinforce that they are capable of cultivating their own, unique meaning in life. And, if you've been put off by the irrational teachings of 12 step groups, this book will help you realize that you are not crazy: You aren't powerless. You can choose what life goals to pursue -and you don't need the approval of strangers in a group or coerced faith in an ill-defined "Power Greater Than Yourself" to do so.

Borrowing from their Temperance Movement-Protestant Revivalist ancestors, 12 Steppers preach values and threaten fire and brimstone. 7 Tools to Beat Addiction reminds the reader that it is up to each of us to figure out what we want most for ourselves. Then, the author clearly sets out proven techniques to try and real-life examples to consider along the way. Well worth picking up a copy.

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