This book is one of the very few that addresses the need for a non-God based program for treating addiction/alcoholism. For those of us that choose not to believe, or prefer rationality in the treatment of addictions, rather than "surrendering to a power greater than yourself", it is a godsend (pun intended). While AA fits many and is a great program, the needs of free-thinking people need to be addressed as well.The book provides clear steps to be taken, and sets clear priorities to address. There were a few noticiable typos that should be cleaned up, but the book is definitely a "5 star" text.