Every Life Is Worth a Novel

Episode 105 • June 05, 2023 • 00:33:54
Every Life Is Worth a Novel
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Every Life Is Worth a Novel

Jun 05 2023 | 00:33:54

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Hosted By

Patrick Newman

Show Notes

Allen references Erving Polster’s book while contemplating how the broad span of our lives have a dramatic richness and fullness that can illuminate crucial details about our present. Patrick celebrates 5 years of continuous sobriety.

 

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Erving Polster’s book referenced in the episode, Every Person’s Life Is Worth a Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Persons-Life-Worth-Novel/dp/0939266377

 

Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/

 

Thom's book, Embracing Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Turn-Scares-Greatest/dp/0062517759/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

 

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