The nuts and bolts of OA. I definitely recommend this and will absolutely be rereading it.

Good summary of 12 steps through the lens of overeaters

Very informative, reading the traditions is very informative about what OA is, and therefore is the most interesting part.

Ebook, doing the exercises in Word

So this book is a two part book first part is 12 steps and then the book ends and it becomes 12 traditions. I read this with a friend who used to attend OA meetings and she convinced me to read it with her since it had been so beneficial in her life. I’m all about supporting friends but I was so glad when she suggested we quit after the first half (maybe she could tell I was not feeling it). The parallels between overeating and alcoholism that they make are just not there IMO. I feel like they took the program for AA or NA and just replaced the drugs with food and called it good. Not the same, I don’t feel a need to go make amends to people I hurt when I was hungry (what!?). We haven’t ALL done something crazy for food (i.e. dug through the trash to hide our food addiction or steal money from other people to buy food). Maybe this is the case for some people but I’m hard pressed to believe that is the norm for people who are overweight... Anyway I convinced her to join WW she’s a convert now and this book moves to the new abandoned shelf.

This is a non fiction book and there are no spoilers only hope . Read it and get as much you can . It changed my life !

This book and OA meetings are alienating to people who do not believe in a god or higher power. Throughout the book, it's stated that OA is not a religious organization. However, "God" and a higher power are the main themes throughout. I regret having spent money on this.

I highly encourage you to listen to Lawrie C on YouTube explain page by page the big book on his OA convention speech. Make notes in the big book as he explains it. Makes everything come alive and make sense. Read the two books together the rest of your life if you struggle with food addiction.

A very useful book and great introduction to the 12 principles and 12 traditions. It was interesting understanding how these work for an an addition where abstinence is not an option. What I was surprised by was that the principles could also be called “How to be a decent person”. I will be applying many of the principles in all areas of my life and using the traditions to help guide some decisions for groups or communities I’m part of. Well worth the read.

very helpful for those of us who are COE

This works.

This works well, when I work it. OA.org is a valuable source of information. I also go to meetings and I have a sponsor. I am maintaining our 185 pound weight loss.

My life in a nutshell. I can't explain much more than that...recovery is possible. Lead On.