In this thought-provoking exploration of the Twelve Steps
and Twelve Traditions, a veteran of the program reveals the
recovery journey for what it truly is: a modern retelling of
the classic hero’s journey of transformation that frees
spiritual energy trapped by addiction, pouring it back into
the world, thus healing both the individual and the society.
The Twelve Step journey of recovery is, at its core, the modern
retelling of the age-old archetype of the Hero’s Journey. This
powerful pattern of transformation is revealed in three stages:
separation, initiation, and return. These stages perfectly describe
the journey of recovery as well, and when further broken down
into their individual steps—such as answering the call, getting a
mentor, and, most important of all, having that mentor introduce
the hero to a Power greater than himself—the true meaning and
purpose of the recovery journey comes alive. The Twelve Steps:
A Modern Hero’s Journey deepens and inspires all those on their
own journey of recovery, regardless of the type of program they
are in. The treasures awaiting those bold enough to venture into
the adventure will heal not only themselves, but all of humanity as
well.
Classic tales from mythology, such as The Odyssey and the
adventure of Hercules, as well as modern stories from popular
literature and film, such as Luke Skywalker’s in the Star Wars
series and Harry Potter’s journey through Hogwarts, plus many
more, illuminate the Twelve Step journey, and offer a deeper and
more reverent understanding of this sacred pattern of
transformation. The Twelve Steps: A Modern Hero’s Journey
entertains, informs, and delights readers with a profound new
understanding of the journey they are on, a journey countless of
heroes before him or her have taken since the beginning of time.
