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"The greatest discovery of the 19th century was not in the realm of physical sciences,
but the power of the subconscious mind touched by faith." William James
Just Snap Your Fingers and... Bingo You're Sober
A Recovery Workbook for Alcoholics
By
Maurice "Mo" Murray
"Light-Hearted Approach though very Profound"
5 Stars Amazon.com, January 31,2008
By C. Middleton
I believe it was the Swiss pyschiatrist, Carl Jung, who told one of the founders of A.A., that in order for him to recover from his alcoholism, he must have some sort of "spiritual experience", so profound that his addiction to the drink would be overwhelmed, thus leading to a life of sobriety. To be sure, I believe Jung to be correct because "Bill", one of the founders of A.A., did have a religious experience, going on to create one of the more successful organizations in the treatment of this disease. In Murray's book, his message is essentially the same: deep spirituality combined with severe habit changes, accomplished through self hypnosis can turn the tides for the addict.
Murray does not actually write it, but life is 90% attitude, or more importantly, how one responds to the hardships and vagaries of life.
Alcoholism is a devastating disease not only for the addict but those around them, (family, friends and loved one's) who truly love the alcoholic. They not only take themselves down but also those around them. Only those who have experienced this really know the awful reality of this condition and how it destroys everything.
This is a great little book, and if followed some might indeed experience something spiritual, God, and begin to walk on the road to recovery.
A.A. is not for everybody. This book could well be for you or perhaps someone you know.
Included in this text is "Footprints" by Mary Stevenson. I remember this short, one page story as a child and it having a major affect on me at the time.
"Mo" Murray should be commended for devising a light yet profound approach for the treatment of this disease.
Very Well Done!
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"Author Maurice "Mo" Murray's Breakout Book Empowers Recovering Alcoholics"
Chester, NS (PRWEB) December 9, 2007 - In his book, "Just Snap Your Fingers and... Bingo You're Sober," author Maurice Murray provides recovering alcoholics with an extensive guide to overcoming alcoholism by tapping into their thought processes and spirituality.
At the age of sixty eight, Murray, a recovering alcoholic, demonstrates that it is never too late to start the healing process. His workbook is arranged in five chapters: Recovery Your Way (how alcohol works on the mind, accepting responsibility, and understanding the meaning of love as it applies to objects, people, and God,) God Fixes Cracked Pots (the relationships between the thought process and attitude,) The Chair's Fixed, Relax and Sit in It (self-realization, self awareness, one's personal relationship with God,) Swat That Bee on Your Recovery Doorknob (how feelings are connected to our thought processes and behavior, learning to listen, feel, and visualize to achieve a new emotional balance.) and Bingo You're Sober (self hypnosis as a tool for instilling spiritual and mental recovery skills.)
The book is peppered with spiritual and philosophical anecdotes intended to provide positive reinforcement and hope. Murray draws on a lifetime of experience to present relevant stories in the form of thoughtful and sometimes comical anecotes meant to inspire recovering alcoholics to stay on the healing path.
The main message of the book is that alcoholism is a disease that can be defeated. Part of recovery entails understanding how your thought processes work, changing them, and recognizing the power spirituality plays in the recovery process. One essential message Murray imparts: Your life isn't hopeless. It is your negative thoughts that have led you to believe it is hopeless. By identifying and changing your feelings, your thoughts will respond positively. As Murray states, "Recovery requires conscious and continuous positive actions."
With many exercises and assignments, readers will be able to implement the principles as they read. The many spiritual reference are more philosophical and positive in nature, rather than in a preaching format. It would have been helpful to have more information in the chapter on self hypnosis, particilarly for those who are new to the field.
Written from a heartfelt struggle with alcoholism, Murray candidly shares his wisdom on recovering from the disease. I highly recommend Bingo You're Sober to those seeking clarity, the resolve to recover, and finding peace during a difficult period of one's life.
Tracy Roberts, Write Field Services