Recovery Books

Chris is currently spending much of his creative energy writing a series of recovery-related books. There are three books planned as part of this series:

  • Because We’re Worth It: A Big Book of Recovery Acronyms (and small reflections) – published in 2024, this book is a collection of recovery acronyms that Chris has created. It is currently available and can be ordered from this site's home page.  A PDF version of the book can be downloaded by clicking HERE.  A free print version of the book can be ordered from the home page of this site.
  • God, Help Me – published in 2025, this book is, in essence, an illustrated prayer.  It seeks to actively solicit God's help in incorporating important program principles into each day. A PDF version of the book can be downloaded by clicking HERE. A free print version of the book can be ordered from the home page of this site.
  • Journal Worthy: Bits of Wisdom from The Rooms – this book will feature nuggets that Chris has heard in the rooms which are “journal worthy” – worthy of capturing in the notebook he lugs to each meeting. He hopes to have this book ready for publication in 2026.

The first two books feature full-color illustrations on 10x12 pages. Chris has created interactive workshops built around the content of each and is available to host these workshops at recovery events.  As with his Step Song performances, these workshops are completely free.

These interactive sessions (typically 45-60 minutes in length) are designed for groups of up to 25 people.  Each participant will receive a free copy of the book in question.  If you have an interest in arranging a workshop (for a conference, your home group or other type of recovery event), please submit a request through the "Request a Workshop or Step Song Performance" page.