A review by brimckoy
The Book of Waking Up: Experiencing the Divine Love That Reorders a Life by Seth Haines

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.