GOD OF UNDERSTANDING: JEWISH SPIRITUALITY AND RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION

God of Our Understanding is a frank and penetrating look at the underlying spiritual dynamics of addiction and its treatment through Twelve-Step programs. Rabbi Shais Taub, a world renown expert in Jewish mysticism as well as a mentor to many thousands of Jewish addicts, draws from his unique background to thoroughly address many of the concerns raised by Jewish addicts in recovery while also using Jewish knowledge to enrich the understanding of the spiritual principles of recovery for addicts of all faiths.

From: Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D.

"Addiction" and "Spirituality" are frequently used terms. Unfortunately, their real meaning is often misunderstood, resulting in much confusion and resistance to recovery.

In G-d of Our Understanding: Jewish Spirituality & Recovery from Addiction, Rabbi Taub has masterfully elucidated these concepts. This is book which should be read by all rabbis. therapists, people in recovery and people who should be in recovery and their family members.

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., Founder, Medical Director Emeritus, Gateway Rehabilitation Center

From: Allen Berger, Ph.D.

Every now and again I run across a book that just grabs me. Rabbi Taub has written such a book. His understanding of the disease of addiction is refreshing. Instead of focusing on the pathology that causes addiction, he understands our problem from a unique perspective - that addiction happens because of what is right about us. This book is an important contribution to the recovery literature. It is obvious that this book is written by a man who has integrated his understanding of spirituality into his personal experience with recovery. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the interface between spirituality, addiction and recovery.

Allen Berger, Ph.D. Author: 12 Stupid Things that Mess Up Recovery and 12 Smart Things to do When the Booze and Drugs are Gone.