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brimckoy's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book I have read by Seth Haines. To be honest, I was taken by surprise at how the book is organized. It definitely is written in what seems more like a “daily readings" format with short musings on the subject Haines tackles. So I definitely found myself taking my time with this book. But I am so glad I did because I often found myself needing to sit with his writings on sobriety and addiction. After being halfway through the book I noticed that I was much more aware of all the things I run to when I am stressed, sad, or craving affirmation/stability/you name it. I am so grateful Haines writes about addiction and sobriety in a way that is accessible to everyone but in a way that does not water down the seriousness of addiction and the brilliance of sobriety. I especially liked that I was still in this book in the beginning of Lent. Haines is a brilliant writer. This is a book I will read again and again.
samanthajfiles's review against another edition
5.0
Listened on audio- would recommend reading in book or ebook form- full of so many great truths that I want to revisit. This book shows us that our coping mechanisms are lesser loves that do not bring peace, freedom, and the wholeness we crave. We are to wake up to our coping mechanisms, see what is behind the pain in our lives, and walk into the Divine love of God. A lot of us are asleep and using the coping mechanisms to walk through life this way. How do we live a life awake and fully embrace the love of God?
"Addiction is misplaced adoration"
Loved Seth's honesty and vulnerability about his own coping mechanisms and addictions but that he also includes ones that are common in the world today that are accepted as culturally acceptable (social media scrolling, shopping, pornography, etc)
"Addiction is misplaced adoration"
Loved Seth's honesty and vulnerability about his own coping mechanisms and addictions but that he also includes ones that are common in the world today that are accepted as culturally acceptable (social media scrolling, shopping, pornography, etc)
denabobena's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to the audio and it was interesting. It wasn't exactly what I expected, but I still enjoyed it.
A quote from the book: "Consider that coping mechanism you just can’t shake. Consider that song that burrows into your subconscious like an earworm: This is the fix; this is the fix; this is the fix. In the quietness of this space, pen in hand, examine your life. The fix—what pain is it trying to address? Consider, for example, the substitutionary fix I can’t seem to shake—buying books. Why do I keep buying and buying and buying? If I find the right book, I’ll have access to the right knowledge. If I acquire the right knowledge, perhaps then I’ll have enough, know enough, be enough. If I have enough, know enough, am enough, perhaps then I’ll be able to silence scarcity narratives. Now it’s your turn. What pain narratives are you trying to silence with your coping mechanisms?"
A quote from the book: "Consider that coping mechanism you just can’t shake. Consider that song that burrows into your subconscious like an earworm: This is the fix; this is the fix; this is the fix. In the quietness of this space, pen in hand, examine your life. The fix—what pain is it trying to address? Consider, for example, the substitutionary fix I can’t seem to shake—buying books. Why do I keep buying and buying and buying? If I find the right book, I’ll have access to the right knowledge. If I acquire the right knowledge, perhaps then I’ll have enough, know enough, be enough. If I have enough, know enough, am enough, perhaps then I’ll be able to silence scarcity narratives. Now it’s your turn. What pain narratives are you trying to silence with your coping mechanisms?"
xolarissalyann's review against another edition
4.0
"Addiction is just misplaced adoration"
This book was beautifully written. The shorter chapters kept my attention. I loved how he paraphrased scripture in some of the chapters and how he acknowledged that addiction isn't only drugs and alcohol and porn. It's also book buying, Netflix watching, social media scrolling and anything that makes you feel better that isn't God. I loved hearing his story and how the he tied it altogether. I learned a little about how dopamine works and added a few books to my TBR and realized that I need to wake from several addictions.
This book was beautifully written. The shorter chapters kept my attention. I loved how he paraphrased scripture in some of the chapters and how he acknowledged that addiction isn't only drugs and alcohol and porn. It's also book buying, Netflix watching, social media scrolling and anything that makes you feel better that isn't God. I loved hearing his story and how the he tied it altogether. I learned a little about how dopamine works and added a few books to my TBR and realized that I need to wake from several addictions.
erikatovi's review against another edition
5.0
I can’t think of a more timely resource to engage while a pandemic sweeps our world. For me, the weeks of global frenzy and home-life monotony quickly revealed the ways I cope. With absolute candor, Seth’s words invited me to become curious about my pain. To ask myself, what’s been the narrative here? His questions pull at the blackout curtains in your life if you let them, but make no mistake. Not once does Seth lead you to a waltz with self-shame. Every story, reflection, and thoughtful practice is to bring us closer to God’s all-consuming light and love. And I’m closer now than I was 224 pages ago. So thank you, Seth.
sdreader's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.5
my3sonsandmaya's review against another edition
2.0
I loved Haines’ first book Coming Clean which was mostly a spiritual memoir told through the lens of his alcoholism. This book is written in a completely different style: short, numbered entries. Haines is an attorney by trade and this book made me think that he is trying to persuade the jury that we are all addicted to something, which may be true but he bored me and lost me in that framework. His message felt more preachy than anything which is sad because his first book was lyrical and well written.
need_to_read's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0