A Womans Way Through The Twelve Steps Paperback – September 27, 1994

30 years in recovery! My sponsor and I are doing this together ❤️ it's really great for women's issues..always like trying a new twist to work steps, it's an easy read, clear, there's also a workbook..I only got book..a must have, also a great " recovery anniversary gift!"

Covington is a thoughtful and compassionate guide in getting and staying sober. Thoughtful update.

Well written, thoughtful and very gentle and loving. As women, we take alot of 'stuff' (so to speak) from the world around us. We are told what to do, how to do it, smile, be pleasant, don't make waves, be 'good' (what does that even mean?). In AA this is particularly true, to the detriment of many women's recovery unfortunately.AA is often filled with middle-aged white men (ok, sorry if you are one!!), and so if you are female or black or gay or whatever, it can be a challenge. This lovely little book is very supportive of our differences as women and it really lifts us up and says, just because AA says this doesn't mean that is the only way to look at the issue. The august Big Book is just a template, it is not the tablets brought down by Moses. We are stronger as a group because of our differences, not in spite of them. Accepting different perspectives would be a good thing for AA, and maybe one day it will be more open-minded. I have meet many women who cannot stay sober because they try and follow AA as it is and they don't listen to their own instincts and "mother wit," so to speak. We women have wisdom, and we are all better served when we allow that to be part of the process. This book is a start.

The anniversary edition makes the Twelve Steps even more accessible. Stephanie Covington offers a gentler―and simply, a different―way through the steps that I've recommended to men as well as women. Stories throughout the book illustrate an approach that works for people in recovery from a multitude of addictions and disorders.In the examples, we read how women improve their communication and relationship skills in such specific, varied situations that we can imagine ourselves saying the words. And that allows us to see all that is possible in this thorny road to recovery. With Stephanie's guidance, as she says, we become whole, integrated women.Amy Newman, Retired Faculty, Management Communication, Cornell University, and author of Recovery at Work: Using Twelve Step Principles for Professional Success

I love the original Big Book and 12 & 12.I used it and it kept me sober for 20yrs. I do love this book that talks to women specifically.

This book is great because it is full of the richness of other recovery literature, yet completely approachable for recovery and learning the lessons of growing ones self up in a loving, nurturing, but no bones kinda way, a woman's way!I bought this book, a month ago when I was stuck on the 5th & 6th steps. I'm still stuck. However the simple and direct way that this author approaches recovery from a woman's perspective is refreshing, and helped me get through the first parts of two seemingly simple, yet very important steps, and has given me much to meditate and pray on to further and deepen my understanding.A Woman's Way Through the Twelve Steps I love the traditional books, the Big Book, the 12 Steps, both are very important. I was surprised how the slight change in perspective on reviewing those steps through A Woman's Way, used the same essential language as those two, but added a dimension of the feminine that had previously been NOT so clear to me. I'm grateful to this author for her perspective, and grateful that another woman let me borrow her copy to examine, it sealed the deal. I bought my own w/in a week from Amazon, and have shared it with many other women since. We may even start an impromptu meeting just to look at this book.Thanks, as we say for letting me share.Best,Deirdre

Always something new to learn & this was a nice walk-thru from a women’s perspective.

I like that this is dedicated for women. It’s a great addition to working your steps. It’s geared toward AA but it can be used for NA too.

This is a must for women working the Twelve Steps. Most illuminating

Have read 3 chapters so far and I love it

Helps women see and work the steps from a feminine point of view. Really enjoyed this book. Helped me understand better

As expected. Still working through the steps. This makes it so easy. Appreciate the Authors wisdom

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