Addictive Thinking, Second Edition: Understanding Self-Deception
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Manufacturer: Hazelden
Written By: Abraham J. Twerski
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.860019
EAN: 9781568381381
ISBN: 1568381387
Label: Hazelden
Manufacturer: Hazelden
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 152
Publication Date: 1997-04-30
Publisher: Hazelden
Studio: Hazelden
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Editorial Reviews for Addictive Thinking, Second Edition: Understanding Self-Deception
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using vivid examples and case studies, the author exposes the irrational and contradictory patterns of addictive thinking, and shows how to overcome them and the barriers they create; low self-esteem and relapse.
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Summary: On the spot insights, but covered cursorily and flimsily
Comment: I read this book in two hours and then read it again. That is the problem. The book whisks you along, making a number of interesting and keen insights. But it is much too slight and wholly underdeveloped. Dr. Twerski needs to write a much longer book, developing and elaborating his insights regarding addiction. I understand his and his publisher's desire to reach as many people as possible, but a bits and pieces books that teases the reader with so many fine points really shortchanges the interested reader. Perhaps Twerski can write a longer book, fleshing out his ideas. Ultimately a disappointing and frustrating book for someone like me who is very interested in addiction.
One big plus: he focuses almost exclusively on drug and alcohol abuse and doesn't overgeneralize to so called addictions like overheating, over working, sexual obsession-compulsive behavior, etc. The word and concept of addiction have lost much of their meaning, or at least been heavily diluted, by their application to so many human problems.
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Summary: Addictive Thinking
Comment: Hello - this is actually a second hand review. I purchased this copy to give to parents of a twentys son who is struggling with addiction. They have said that it has answered a lot of questions for them. They are really pleased with the book. The mother said that it was almost as though the writer had overheard conversations with her son.
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Summary: The basics
Comment: I enjoyed the language and examples used in this book. Quick read with all the basics of cognitive therapy.
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Summary: Absolute must-have for anyone interested in addictions
Comment: I was assigned this book for my Biopsychosocial aspects of addictions course in grad school for counseling. This is definitely a book I will not be selling back. It is extremely reader-friendly and offers great insight into the way addicts think. Twerski does a fabulous job of explaining addictive behavior and cognitive processes as well as explaining codependency. Whether you're in school and studying addictions, just curious about the topic, or have an addict in your life, I strongly recommend reading this book.
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Summary: I can quit reading this book any time I want
Comment: For such a small book, it has a whole lot of insight into how addicts fool themselves into staying in their destructive patterns. I think this book would be useful both for the recovering addict (myself included) as well as family members who are struggling to understand and support recovery efforts. Dr. Twerski writes in a very clear, direct manner, and I find myself wishing the chapters were longer so I could learn even more. He tells of several of his experiences with patients which really help to drive his point home. If you are an addict or know of somebody struggling with addiction, I think this book can help you notice which behaviors should change.
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