Addiction and Grace offers a hopeful and inspiring perspective for those seeking to understand their true selves. May explores the "processes of attachment" that lead to addiction, highlighting its connection to spiritual awareness. He examines various forms of addiction, not just to substances like alcohol and drugs, but also to work, sex, performance, responsibility, and intimacy.

Drawing on his expertise as a psychiatrist treating chemical dependency, May reveals how addiction stems from a desire to exert total control over our lives. With compassion and wisdom, Addiction and Grace addresses this pressing issue, offering a contemplative spiritual path toward freedom and healing in today’s highly addictive world. https://bit.ly/3Bb1Jy2

Flying Drunk is the powerful memoir of Joe Balzer, a Northwest Airlines flight engineer whose alcoholism led to his arrest and conviction for flying a commercial airliner under the influence in 1990. The incident cost him his career, savings, and dignity, landing him in federal prison and making national headlines.

Determined to rebuild his life, Joe embraced sobriety and fought tirelessly to redeem himself. Now a recovering alcoholic with decades of sobriety, he regained his career at American Airlines and shares his journey of redemption, resilience, and hope in this inspiring account. https://bit.ly/3Vj33pw

Free Refills tells the gripping story of Dr. Peter Grinspoon, a Harvard-trained physician whose life spiraled out of control due to prescription drug addiction. Despite outward success—a thriving practice, a family, and community respect—his secret addiction unraveled after a pharmacist's tip led to a police investigation. Facing the collapse of his career, family, and reputation, Grinspoon struggled through cycles of recovery and relapse. Ultimately, his journey to lasting sobriety and his work helping other addicted physicians offer a powerful and inspiring account of redemption and resilience. https://bit.ly/3B7cFwM

Christopher Kennedy Lawford’s New York Times bestselling memoir, Symptoms of Withdrawal, provided a raw and honest account of his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. People magazine praised it, saying, “Few have written so well about the joy of drugs, and few are as unsparing about their drug-driven selfishness.” In his follow-up bestseller, Moments of Clarity, Lawford shares powerful stories of addiction and recovery, featuring contributions from notable figures like Tom Arnold, Alec Baldwin, Meredith Baxter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Dreyfuss, and Anthony Hopkins. This compelling work is a significant addition to the conversation on recovery. https://bit.ly/3OCwFua

Inspiring stories of recovery from the high-stakes world of business, this collection features leaders who battled substance abuse while climbing the career ladder. From former White House deputy chief of staff Michael Deaver, who calls recovery “the most powerful thing I’ve ever experienced,” to celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern, who credits recovery for igniting his career, these accounts reveal the transformative power of second chances. Other stories include Michael Glasser, CEO of Seven Jeans, who sought help after facing jail, and Walter Yetnikoff, former CBS Records president, who left the music industry to find fulfillment in recovery. With insights from bestselling author William Cope Moyers and others, these inspiring journeys show how sobriety can lead to both personal and professional success. https://bit.ly/3VfQpaY

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Trauma is a widespread issue, impacting veterans, families, and many Americans facing abuse, addiction, or domestic violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, a leading trauma expert, has dedicated over 30 years to helping survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he reveals how trauma reshapes the body and brain, hindering joy, engagement, and trust. He explores innovative treatments such as neurofeedback, meditation, and yoga that foster recovery through neuroplasticity, highlighting the crucial role of relationships in healing and offering hope for reclaiming lives. https://bit.ly/3YJHRLt

I Am Not Perfect is a simple yet profound acknowledgment of the human condition, reminding us that embracing imperfection is essential to embracing our humanity. Rooted in the wisdom of traditions from Hebrew prophets, Greek philosophers, Buddhist sages, and Christian disciples, this timeless message offers hope and inspiration for spiritual growth in today’s challenging world. Why do we fall short of our goals? By understanding and accepting our limitations, we ease our struggles and move toward serenity and self-awareness. The Spirituality of Imperfection weaves wisdom from diverse spiritual paths into a practical, meaningful approach to life, offering insight for those seeking purpose in the face of suffering. This remarkable work goes beyond theory, presenting a way of living that fosters true humanity and inner peace. https://bit.ly/49jSfxd

Women's Moods: What Every Woman Must Know About Hormones, the Brain, and Emotional Health by Deborah Sichel and Jeanne Watson. Women are nearly twice as likely as men to experience depression or anxiety, affecting their daily lives. Deborah Sichel and Jeanne Watson Driscoll link these issues to long-term stress and introduce their self-care program, NURSE—Nourishment and Needs, Understanding, Rest and Relaxation, Spirituality, and Exercise—to help stabilize the brain. They also advocate for personalized medication based on genetics and life experiences. This book explores how mood issues evolve throughout a woman’s reproductive life, offering support for those who have suffered in silence. https://bit.ly/3YJxPKd