{"product_id":"emotional-sobriety-the-next-frontier","title":"Emotional Sobriety: The Next Frontier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeartfelt contributions to \u003ci\u003eGrapevine\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003cb\u003e that speak to emotional sobriety--a powerful concept first described by AA co-founder Bill W.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowerful and uplifting, the book \u003ci\u003eEmotional Sobriety: The Next Frontier\u003c\/i\u003e features stories of sober women and men that depict the personal transformations that sobriety can bring when sober alcoholics practice the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous in all aspects of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a 1958 article for \u003ci\u003eGrapevine\u003c\/i\u003e, the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill W. wrote about the ongoing challenges of recovery that he faced long after he stopped drinking, including his struggle with depression. For him, \"emotional sobriety\" became the next frontier.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn these honest and humble essays drawn from the archives of \u003ci\u003eGrapevine\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, you'll discover what emotional sobriety is all about. Many will realize that happiness is a by-product of giving without any demand for return; others learn to embrace the present with gratitude so they may claim moments of real peace. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe stories in this anthology show that when we have the willingness to find solutions, rather than stay stuck in problems, we can let go of fear, selfishness, and resentment, put aside selfish demands, practice outgoing love, and become more connected to our Higher Power and our friends, family, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith unflinching honesty, this collection includes the voices of AA members reflecting on their own emotional sobriety or, as Bill Wilson put it, \"a quiet place in bright sunshine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AA Grapevine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938571682023,"sku":"9780933685574","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_60875c1c-f68a-46dd-8f86-2ac8308cb233.jpg?v=1775063679","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/emotional-sobriety-the-next-frontier","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}