Authors Chaplin Farris and Ruth Robertson

Title: Recovery for the Christian Family: Surviving Alcoholism
By: Chaplin Farris and Ruth Robertson
ISBN#978-0911939026
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Recovery for the Christian Family: Surviving Alcoholism by Chaplin Farris and Ruth Robertson introduce a book that focuses on recovery for the family (and individual) who have been affected by addiction, namely alcohol. Their desire is to save the family by bringing hope to families that have become hopeless. Beginning with a short introduction, this book presents a Christian viewpoint and offers a comprehensive approach to addiction that include intervention, predispositions, misconceptions, emotional thought-processes, family atmospheres, genetics, and the spiritual side of this issue. By addressing many real-life individuals and situations through examples of what, how and why alcoholism becomes a family killer, the authors with their 20 years of experience of working with families dealing with alcoholism/addictions, shed light on the need for varying factors to facilitate healing for all involved. From the beginning decision to stop the vicious cycle of addiction to the recovery process, this book offers vast knowledge, practical steps, the do’s and don’ts, along with a Biblical perspective and much, much more that brings a well-balanced guide to recovery, offering a faith-filled journey to full recovery for the Christian family.

With candor, compassion, and alarming statistics (over 50 percent of families are impacted by alcoholism and over half a million children that are addicted to alcohol) this is a much-needed book for families. With their real life examples, this book explains how drinking gains a foothold in individuals, families and children. Well-written, the authors offer a road map to recovery that aligns with Christian values and beliefs. Such chapters as: Welcome to Recovery, The Family Photo, The Cycle of Addiction, The Alcoholic Family, How Far We Have Fallen, The Need to Feel Connected, How to Reconnect, Recovery Models, What Causes Alcoholism, Evil is Real, Spiritual Encouragement, Faith and Works, Alcoholic Interventions, Relapse Prevention and Response, Spiritual Tools for Your Toolkit, Reminders, and Your Next Steps, offers readers the knowledge, tools and encouragement they will need for a successful road to recovery from alcoholism and addictions.

This book comes highly recommended to anyone who has been affected by alcoholism, drug addition or dealt with a family member who is involved in the cycle of addition – offering answers. Brief, but to the point, the book offers a well-balanced read and a valuable index that acknowledges the spiritual and emotional roots of addiction that bring more understanding, hope and recovery to Christian families.