The Red Road to Wellbriety: In The Native American Way

I think this book is better than the blue book. The AA book. I bought one for someone else and one for me.

But this book is one for all types of recovery helped me 16 years ago and I still use its practice's in my daily life and I am proud to say still clean and sober to this very day. And you dont need to be native american

I would like to preface this interview with the admission that I am not Native American or a First Nations individual.I purchased this text for a young Native American man who struck me as bright, having many talents whose choices had taken him to a very dark place. His history included involvement with the legal system, multiple incarcerations. He had completed a number of inpatient, residential and outpatient substance programs. What was remarkable about his history wasn't substance use and the impact on his life or his family, but rather the lack of familiarity with a culture that he identified with. He was familiar with 12 step traditions from previous treatment and was working with the AA big book when I met him.He is currently utilizing the Red Road to Wellbriety along with the big book. The last time I met with him he indicated that recovery was going to me much more complicated than he anticipated because he needed to learn more about himself and his culture as this knowledge and connections would be needed to establish and maintain culturally relevant supports for him to make the changes he felt he needed to make.The Red Road to Wellbriety is not specific to any Native American culture; which I find remarkable that the writer(s) were successful in finding the balance presented in the book, but clearly provides insights for the reader to grow and live a healthy, productive life utilizing Native American perspectives. While the book presents Native American perspectives for recovery, it would be useful for anyone who is culturally adrift and interested in their own recovery.Kudos to the writer(s) and to White Bison Org. for this book

Keep Love. I grew up with shame. Deep seated. Healing. Like getting a hug. I will be ok. So will you. Not blaiming anyone. I got lost. I got found. Important book and movement. Holy Spirit.

I wanted to use the Kindle version of this book in a study group, and found that not having actual pages (only "location data, which I'm not fond of at all in any Kindle book) is a real handicap. The book looks interesting, but I am not far enough into it to do anything further in terms of an actual review of the contents.

Very insightful, for those in recovery who want a down-to-earth, spiritual alternative to more dogmatic models. There's a lot to gain for anyone who is interested in living a better life.

For 12-step recovery to "work" depends on the sufferer to continue to apply its principles daily throughout the many areas of that person's life and daily activity. This manual describes the process really well from a practitioner who's used these principles for more than 3-decades in his own life. It helps those newer, or those just starting to learn how to apply these principles, to know how the principles relate to each other, and one's own activities. It gives cultural context for native Americans, but is not written in any narrow context or for any one group of 12-step members. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

This was a gift. They liked it. Looks interesting to me, too... I think we can all benefit from the wisdom therein.

Excellent

This book is invaluable for those who are seeking a sober/drug free life through incorporating a centuries old spiritual program based on Elder teachings. Even if people do not have addictions, they can still learn how to have balance in their lives by re-connecting to self, family, community, and nation.. Some of the concepts included are The Talking Circle, the Medicine Wheel Concept and personal stories of recovery.

I am truly inspired. My purpose in buying this book was to learn more about specific problems Indigenous people deal with and how it relates to our teaching,. Wow. So much clarity. I know this is 12 step recovery for alcohol and drug use, but the teachings are so powerful. 12 steps to any recovery. Really brought our traditions and our powerful medicine. Good strong medicine for all

I truly enjoyed this book, I highly recommend this book to all race on Turtle Island and all over the world, not just Native Americans/Indigenous people but everyone who is looking to live a substance free life.