Paul B. has over 40 years of experience as a radio/TV writer, broadcaster, and talk show host. He began his career as reporter for the Boston Globe.Twelve years later he wrote a book about the Cocoanut Grove Fire of 1942, in which 590 persons were killed. After the success of this book he accepted a position on a CBS owned radio station in Boston. Next came a television opportunity in Chicago. He then returned to Boston and began his own morning TV talk show. For the next 32 years his hectic schedule created a steam-kettle atmosphere fueled by alcohol, continuing for the next 32 years.In 1983, Paul B. came to Alcoholics Anonymous. While in this program he collected the remarkable quotations that comprise this book.ON SOBER REFLECTION is an excellent compilation of statements from people struggling with the burden of alcoholism. Written by someone who has remained alcohol free for an amazing 45 years, this book is a valuable tool for anyone struggling with alcoholism or for any loved one struggling with this problem.
Sober Reflections is a collection of 83 poems. It is divided into three phases: Episode I (1993 1999). This section has 37 poems. Episode II (2000 2006) has 32 poems, while Episode III (2007 2008) has 14 poems. Each of these episodes is an account or a description of a phase in time, an event, a situation or period of time in the poet's experience in life that is important or interesting in some way which the poet wishes to communicate to his readership. As the title of the anthology implies, it is a poet's reflection on experiences over periods of time or happenstances of life. In Sober Reflections, there is a unique feature that cuts across the whole poems and which holds the reader spell bound - the poet's use of simple diction, which enhances good understanding and motivates the reader to read onto the end of each poem and the anthology at large. His "poetic diction" which includes words, phrases, length and complexity of sentences, or choice of words are not abstract; not far-fetched or bookish. They are current in the ordinary conversation of the time. His deliberate use of simple words, features, analogies and images drive home his messages more concretely. The background of these poems and the subject of creativity are quite local and familiar his childhood experience, village life, River Benue, Africa, etc., even help drive home his message more pointedly as opposed to abstract settings. Poems that deal with historical times and the poet's emotions such as; When I was a boy; Dookenger; I need you; I am in love, and a host of others, are very local and familiar. Natural imageries employed are quite apt and make for easy understanding of the poems.
This book is the insight to the recovery of an addict. At least through my own personal experiences. This is a story of sorts that will take you through a journey of my mind. It includes things I wish I would have said to my family to my own personal obstacles I had to overcome. If you are in recovery or know a close personal loved one that is, this book will mean all the world to you. Even if you are not in recovery my poems are my deepest most inner thoughts and are loved by everyone I have let read them. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed writing it. Thank you for reading and have a blessed day.
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Deeply personal essays and daily prompts for self-reflection while healing from addiction and walking the road of recovery from the author of Meditations from the Mat and Meditations on Intention and Being. You are a process that has called forth a teaching for this day. This teaching will not be new to you; rather it will be reminding you of what you already know. Reminding you of who you already are. Rolf Gates, author of Meditations from the Mat, has walked the walk of the 12-step method of recovery while traveling down the Buddhist eightfold way and practicing the Eight Limbs of Classical Yoga. His integrated approach has been the key to his understanding of sobriety for over 25 years. In his series of 365 essays, Gates explores the lessons and experiences from his own practice and study, classical teachings, and his career as a teacher and coach. Each eloquent and brief essay is accompanied by a self-reflection prompt to help guide you on your journey of introspection and change. As the co-founder of the Yoga + Recovery Conference at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and Esalen Institute, Gates has made a significant contribution to understanding the role that yoga can play in recovery from addiction. With his personalized approach to both the modern and classic teachings and by embedding it within the space of the human heart and everyday life, Gates is a solid guide to finding and living the freedom that lives within each of us.
'Sober in Seven' details each of the seven stages that the author worked through, to wrench his life back from the clutches of alcohol. It offers inspiration, help and hope to anyone else seeking to do the same.
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