Fr. Bill continues his interviews with James Ryan, PhD author of a new book titled Recovery Writing. The series explores effective writing techniques used in 12 Step and other recovery modalities. James is in long term recovery with a strong interest in spirituality and in the Pioneer program of Alcoholics Anonymous. His website  www.StepStudy.org provides links to books and articles helpful for those ready to go deeper into AA history and recovery spiritually. James worked for several years in the addiction treatment field and now teaches writing at the University of Alaska. In this fourth episode, James shares from his research how writing can aid in connecting an addict with the realm of the divine. 

Show Notes:

Recovery Writing: Discovery and Healing in the Twelve Steps by James Ryan

Step Study website: www.StepStudy.org

The Voices Within and How We Talk to Ourselves by Charles Fernyhough (Lots of used copies available)

More than Real: A History of the Imagination in South India  by David Shulman  (Worth reseaching sources – this book is pricey)