Hour to Hour The First Thirty Days

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When the inevitable doubts crop up, when anxiety descends, & when depression threatens to take hold during that first month of recovery from alcohol or drug addiction, turn to this inspiring & inspired book for invaluable support & guidance. For the millions of people who seek treatment each year, Hour to Hour offers a practical & proven course of strength, patience, & hope. From world-renowned author Shelly Marshall, whose two previous treatment & support books have sold over two million copies, this is the first & only book to focus exclusively on the early, most vulnerable days of recovery. This unique & practical book includes: * Reflections for every single hour of the first month in recovery * Hundreds of tried-and-true messages of hope & understanding to point the way * A constant source of insight & encouragement, from 12am of "Week One, Day One: The Day Full of Ambivalence," & on through to 11pm of "Week Four, Day Thirty: Helping Others" * Invaluable first-person advice from a fellow recovering alcoholic One hour at a time leads to one day at a time, & a new life free from dependency. For sufferers & their loved ones, the journey to recovery is already taking shape Hour to Hour.