The Twelve Steps

In this thought-provoking exploration of the Twelve Steps

and Twelve Traditions, a veteran of the program reveals the

recovery journey for what it truly is: a modern retelling of

the classic hero's journey of transformation that frees

spiritual energy trapped by addiction, pouring it back into

the world, thus healing both the individual and the society.

The Twelve Step journey of recovery is, at its core, the modern

retelling of the age-old archetype of the Hero's Journey. This

powerful pattern of transformation is revealed in three stages:

separation, initiation, and return. These stages perfectly describe

the journey of recovery as well, and when further broken down

into their individual steps-such as answering the call, getting a

mentor, and, most important of all, having that mentor introduce

the hero to a Power greater than himself-the true meaning and

purpose of the recovery journey comes alive. The Twelve Steps:

A Modern Hero's Journey deepens and inspires all those on their

own journey of recovery, regardless of the type of program they

are in. The treasures awaiting those bold enough to venture into

the adventure will heal not only themselves, but all of humanity as

well.

Classic tales from mythology, such as The Odyssey and the

adventure of Hercules, as well as modern stories from popular

literature and film, such as Luke Skywalker's in the Star Wars

series and Harry Potter's journey through Hogwarts, plus many

more, illuminate the Twelve Step journey, and offer a deeper and

more reverent understanding of this sacred pattern of

transformation. The Twelve Steps: A Modern Hero's Journey

entertains, informs, and delights readers with a profound new

understanding of the journey they are on, a journey countless of

heroes before him or her have taken since the beginning of time.