The first book in the Road to Recovery series features a collection of personal stories from men and women who share how they worked a step in the 12-Step program. For people interested in gaining insights from people in recovery, this collection of short essays is a great introduction for both the recovering alcoholic/drug addict and family member. Each of the featured essays was originally published in Renascent's popular recovery ezine, TGIF, which continues to be shared weekly by email. Editor Dale H. notes in the introduction, "The book you're holding features the experience, strength and hope of men and women who are living the reality of recovery each and every day. To them, we give our deepest thanks for their honesty and willingness to share their stories, their challenges and their victories as they walk the road of recovery with courage." In his foreword, Dr. Robert J. Ackerman shares, "The Twelve Steps have provided guidance for our journeys and as you will read in this book, they have taken so many people from loss and despair to not only recovery, but a way to live life-long recovery, healing and joy."