Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps

This was given to me by my pastor. I enjoyed it so much I purchased a copy for a friend.

With fantastic insights and a relaxed manner, the author marries Christian spirituality with the 12 Steps - while completely separating itself from the institutions of religion and their inherent flaws. I got it on Audible, have listened to it twice already, and ordered it on the Kindle as well so I can highlight and REVIEW. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

This was an excellent read. I love how it correlates the 12 Steps and Biblical foundations.

Great writing style. I found that this book gave me some insights in applying the 12 steps to my life.

This is a beautiful book for going deeper into the 12 steps and making them more meaningfully integrated into your life.If you feel resistance to "God" or "Higher Power", "moral", and similar terms and concepts of the 12-steps, you may find this book helpful. The author offers different ways to look at these words and provides a practical understanding of why these steps can be very helpful. The author helps explain how we can possibly allow these steps to sink in, past the "ego", past our defenses, and bring us to wholeness of mind, body, heart, and spirit.From the book:"Those who can be present with the head, heart, and body at the same time will always encounter the Presence, whether they call it God or not."I like that explanation for our spiritual connection, whatever we may call that, and whatever practices we may use to get there. Many of us who have become addicted to anything have experienced a split in ourselves where we are no longer really listening to our most inner selves that exist below all the inner criticism, turmoil, regret, and pain. We just keep self-medicating because the pain of it all has become too much. With the help of the 12-steps (or other methods perhaps) and people who can understand and provide us some compassion, we might just be able to lessen the inner turmoil and walk through the pain to the other side where unconditional love exists.

I have the printed book and have read through the first 2 chapters. I decided to pick up the Audible version. So far I'm almost an hour into the Audible version and its still supposedly Chapter 1 of 2 total chapters? It's not sounding like a narration of the book but something that was recorded on a speaking tour or something.It appears that there is a sermon delivered as a separate download (additional) to the book.

Excellent comparison of the Bible to 12 step recovery. Quite an eye opener for anyone in recovery or those studying recovery.

This was a gift for someone struggling with alcoholism. They use it with The Twelve Steps. They liked & appreciated it. I recommend it for anyone struggling with addiction.

I truly enjoyed every word of this book. I learned so much and it was time well spent.

absolutely enjoyed this book, was recommended by a friend and I have not been disappointed.

I have purchased this book a few times. I always end up giving it away to people who I believe will benefit from the wise words.

This book is great for developing spiritual growth.

Really good book if you have completed your steps in AA to review or currently doing step work. Good read even if you are not. Really enjoyed it