The Red Road to Wellbriety: In The Native American Way Paperback – January 1, 2006

This book is so inspirational, for anyone who want to recover from addiction

I would like to preface this interview with the admission that I am not Native American or a First Nations individual.I purchased this text for a young Native American man who struck me as bright, having many talents whose choices had taken him to a very dark place. His history included involvement with the legal system, multiple incarcerations. He had completed a number of inpatient, residential and outpatient substance programs. What was remarkable about his history wasn't substance use and the impact on his life or his family, but rather the lack of familiarity with a culture that he identified with. He was familiar with 12 step traditions from previous treatment and was working with the AA big book when I met him.He is currently utilizing the Red Road to Wellbriety along with the big book. The last time I met with him he indicated that recovery was going to me much more complicated than he anticipated because he needed to learn more about himself and his culture as this knowledge and connections would be needed to establish and maintain culturally relevant supports for him to make the changes he felt he needed to make.The Red Road to Wellbriety is not specific to any Native American culture; which I find remarkable that the writer(s) were successful in finding the balance presented in the book, but clearly provides insights for the reader to grow and live a healthy, productive life utilizing Native American perspectives. While the book presents Native American perspectives for recovery, it would be useful for anyone who is culturally adrift and interested in their own recovery.Kudos to the writer(s) and to White Bison Org. for this book

Definitely worth the read! Different perspectives and stories you've never heard before. If you've found yourself in the rooms of AA, go ahead and pick this one up as well!!!

I can't believe I found this book! I'm indigenous, and I had no idea that we had a recovery book and program that connects the 12 Steps with our heritage. It speaks to me on a whole different level, and is so relatable to me as a Choctaw woman. I feel really grateful to the author and contributors, and look forward to finishing this book and incorporating it into my sobriety program. A must have for Native/Indigenous people in recovery.

This is the most beneficial book for Natives in recovery or anyone for that matter. It has a holistic approach that encompasses the alcoholics relationship with family and supports healing and forgiveness. Easy to read and understand.

I wanted to use the Kindle version of this book in a study group, and found that not having actual pages (only "location data, which I'm not fond of at all in any Kindle book) is a real handicap. The book looks interesting, but I am not far enough into it to do anything further in terms of an actual review of the contents.

Ordered this book and it was good quality !

It's a 12 step program that is, like all 12 step programs, welcomes all races and ethnicities, but is especially accessible to indigenous people.