Joanna Thyer, a hospital chaplain, medical
educator and counselor in Australia,
has authored
Twelve Steps to Spiritual Freedom:
Understanding the Christian Roots of Twelve Step Programs, Loyola Press
(2014).
"This book integrates the emotional and spiritual journeys of the author's and others' personal stories, with the spiritual wisdom of the Twelve Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the inherent wisdom of the Christian mystical tradition, especially that of St Ignatius of Loyola.
"This book integrates the emotional and spiritual journeys of the author's and others' personal stories, with the spiritual wisdom of the Twelve Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the inherent wisdom of the Christian mystical tradition, especially that of St Ignatius of Loyola.
The insights shared will help those seeking spiritual development, whether they are in recovery programs or not; those dealing with life crises such as addiction or depression; and those with or without a faith. Counselors, therapists, social workers, and family and friends who support their recovery efforts will also benefit from the contents of this book."
Following “My Story: In the Desert” and the Introduction, the author begins with the “Matt Talbot’s Story” in Chapter 1, titled “Moments of Truth,” which can be read at https://www.loyolapress.com/products/books/spirituality-inspiration/twelve-steps-to-spiritual-freedom
or https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-Steps-Spiritual-Freedom-Understanding/dp/0829440526