The Opposite of Everything Is True: Reflections on Denial in Alcoholic Families
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (532 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0688104207 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Very helpful book for anyone struggling with alcoholism for themselves or a loved one. KLM Read this book over 10 years ago to help me understand my brother's alcoholism. I found it very helpful back then so I sent a copy to a friend who needed help with spouse who had developed a very bad drinking problem. My only complaint was that this paperback version had very small print making it very difficult to read. My original hard bound book was not like that.. "like looking in the mirror!" according to A Customer. Did you grow up with an alcoholic parent? Then without question you will find yourself in this book. It's almost too painful to read.Crisman's insights are gently delivered, but still, they slap the reader in the face. Was it really like that when I was growing up? Did I let myself get assigned to that particular role? Is this why my brothers/sisters are this way?I don't wander around in ACA circles, so don't know to what extent this book affects others who grew up in comparable families. But for me, reading ``Th. good reading for alcoholic family members I have recommended this book to people new to my AlAnon group. I find it to be very helpful. I have sold more than one copy and needed another for a new member. I am going to try to keep this one in the group library, so we will have one to share with all members.
Book by Crisman, William H.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. The basis of the alcoholic's life, he writes, is denial: the individual simply will not confront the reality of his or her situation, which is a lifestyle defined by dishonesty, stealth, half-truth, rationalization, self-pity and growing isolation. Unfortunately, Crisman offers more caveats than prescriptions for a cure, and the little advice he proffers will likely be heeded more by those with strong religious faith than those with none. Now, aided by a therapy program for clerics and by