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“The seventh and eighth grade were for me, and for every single good and interesting person I have ever known, what the writers of the bible meant when they used the words hell and pit...It was all over for any small feeling that one was essentially all right. One wasn't...It was springtime, for Hitler, in Germany. Anne Lamott”

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Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction

This book delves into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by a parent as they navigate their child's addiction. The story offers an intimate look at the impact of addiction on family dynamics and the relentless pursuit of hope and healing. more

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David Sheff
David Sheff

David Sheff is an American author recognized for his works on addiction and recovery. Born on December 23, 1955, he has written extensively on the subject of drug abuse, particularly focusing on the experiences of his son, Nic Sheff, who struggled with addiction. His books have received critical acclaim and have contributed significantly to the public discourse on addiction. more

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“ان الانكار آلية سيكولوجية مفيدة في حماية انفسنا من التعامل مع أشياء تهددنا .. ببساطة ندعي انها لا توجد .. ولكن الانكار لا يصلح في خاتمة المطاف .. وعن طريق شجاعة الترحيب بالتلقي يستطيع الفرد ان يرى اشياء جديدة .. اشياء كانت هناك على طول المدى من قبيل التغيرات في السماوات التي انكرها الآخرون بوصفها مستحيلة .. وعلى الرغم من ان العلم بصميم تعريفه يستكشف المجهول .. فإن دلالات ما نكتشفه ربما تكون اكثر مما يرغب الناس في التعامل معه”

“Whether you want to believe it or not, the truth is that in your humanhood you could not have come to a spiritual teaching. ... You are on the Path now only because at some period of your life you were inwardly touched, and you found yourself turned in a direction which you could not have taken by yourself, ...”