{"product_id":"defending-alcoholics-anonymous-haters-are-motivators-9781095567555","title":"Defending Alcoholics Anonymous: Haters are Motivators","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e It's time someone stands up for AA and hits back at these know-it-all \"haters.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a lot of \u003cem\u003emisinformation and vitriol \u003c\/em\u003ebeing spewed out on a consistent basis in the past several years about Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-Step Programs in general. I have seen incredible transformations take place due to 12-Step programs (\u003cem\u003enot to mention my own\u003c\/em\u003e). I have also seen people make positive changes in other ways. However, in my opinion, \u003cstrong\u003e the 12-Step method is still the \"gold standard\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and best overall because it addresses the spirit; I believe that is the most powerful and effective (albeit mysterious) approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA is a humble organization that sits quietly on the sidelines and does not endeavor to participate in debates of any kind. It \u003cstrong\u003eaccepts no outside contributions\u003c\/strong\u003e and takes no position on outside issues. \u003cstrong\u003eThe way AA operates is exemplary. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet, some like to \u003cstrong\u003eportray it as a sort of malevolent oligarchy\u003c\/strong\u003e that is controlling the treatment community and suppressing other treatments. And surprisingly, many who apparently benefited from active participation in this free, easily accessible program later find the need to write disparaging works about it or condemn it on social media. It's pathetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt seems unlikely that AA is ever going to publicly debate these haters because that is not consistent with its methodology. However, \u003cstrong\u003e I will endeavor to do so in the following pages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mollie Anne Gill, Johnnie Barleykorn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/30\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.12d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781095567555\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43120795025523,"sku":"9.7811E+12","price":8.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_ace5f65d-c4aa-4df8-a564-fb31b66d23e2.jpg?v=1749389840","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/defending-alcoholics-anonymous-haters-are-motivators-9781095567555","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}