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Drop the Rock: Removing Character Defects - Steps Six and Seven Paperback – February 11, 2005

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A practical guide to letting go of the character defects that get in the way of true and joyful recovery.

Resentment. Fear. Self-Pity. Intolerance. Anger. As Bill P. explains, these are the "rocks" that can sink recovery--or at the least, block further progress. Based on the principles behind Steps Six and Seven,
Drop the Rock combines personal stories, practical advice, and powerful insights to help readers move forward in recovery. The second edition features additional stories and a reference section.
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Drop the Rock

Stop Being Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

On the journey to long-term recovery, the rock tugging around your neck, pulling you just below the surface, could be comprised of resentments, fear, dishonesty, self-pity, intolerance, anger and more. Each emotion blocks you from your usefulness to others, from your Higher Power and from yourself—and you're ready to drop the weight of it all.

But if you don’t know what your rock is made of, how can you drop it? If you don’t look inward and assess what is dragging you below the surface, keeping you from progressing in your sobriety, then how can you expect to take action and free yourself?

Drop the Rock is a powerful recovery tool that helps you recognize your character defects. By taking a magnifying glass to Steps Six and Seven—often called the forgotten steps—the book leads you into a deeper understanding. This knowing empowers you to remove what’s blocking you from progressing in recovery and finally drop the rock.

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Bill P. worked in the alcohol/drug addiction field as a historian, educator, and author, including four years with the AA Grapevine magazine and nine years with Hazelden. Bill passed away in 2007.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hazelden Publishing; Second edition (February 11, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592851614
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592851614
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.35 x 0.4 x 8.4 inches
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Let go. It’s much easier.
I am grateful for this book. Steps 6 & 7 have been difficult. If you’re in ANY twelve step program then you probably know by now not much (in AA big book, which all programs are directly derived from) is written about step 6, like at all, so this was a quick read that really helped in multiple facets about deepening my knowledge or lack there of..of my character defects, embracing them and understanding how to let them go most importantly!! I’m still on step 6 and almost finished the chapter on step 6 and haven’t started on the chapter of “drop the rock” for step 7 just yet but I already wanted to review this book & let someone know this will be such a good addition to your step work (when you reach these steps, I am so grateful to have found it) and I am going to be lending it to my sponsee’s to read as well when it’s their time to do steps 6 & 7. The more information, knowledge & experience (people share experience in the book in very short stories which had been awesome & enlightening to read) I can find about each step I’m on, then the more I believe I have better recovery in working MY program! 💕
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
I love this book! I’ve been reading it with my sponsor and had to get my own copy because I want to highlight the hell out of it! So good. It makes steps 6 and 7 so clear and easy to understand. I wish there was books like this on every step. It just goes a lot deeper than what you get out of the 12 and 12. Highly, highly recommend. If you’re looking at this, you probably should get a copy.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
It really is a helpful addition to breakdown steps 6 & 7. I wish I had read it sooner.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
Work the steps and come back to 6 and 7 because chances are you don’t spend enough time on these if you are like 95% of those in a step recovery. This book just flows . By far this has been really helpful to my recovery. It was time to drop the weight of the rock around my neck and recover knowing what’s up. This is a great tool for the sobriety toolbox.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
Very informative with descriptive examples
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
Well written and easy to follow along.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
My book came early and was in perfect shape. Very satisfied.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
The book came earlier than the expected delivery date, which was a nice surprise. I'm excited to read it! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because there's some sort of sticky/adhesive something all over the outside back cover that I'm going to have to try to remove without ruining it.
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Melanie Pozzobon
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2024
To better understand the 6th and 7th step of AA this book is the icing on the cake. I was told about it at a meeting and it really allowed me to self reflect on my program. Thank you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente livro!
Reviewed in Brazil on July 28, 2022
Visão profunda e diferenciada dos passos 6 e 7 de AA.
Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars The 12 steps stopped me drinking
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2023
Once I surrendered that I was powerless over my drinking, I was able to follow the suggestions in the 22 step AA Program, and after working the program to thee best of my ability, the obsession to drink was completely removed!
This book helps with that procress.
The program was aa lifesaver!
Mel
5.0 out of 5 stars Drop the rock
Reviewed in Australia on May 28, 2021
Great book very helpful looking forward to getting the follow up book
Mariette
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtfully written
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2023
A terrific combination of individual views on how to make life changes and learning to let go of emotional past experiences. After reading, I purchased two copies for gifts.