Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps
(Second Edition, Anniversary Edition, Revised and Updated)
In Breathing Under Water, Richard Rohr presents a profound exploration of addiction and recovery through the lens of Christian spirituality and the Twelve Steps. Drawing on his extensive experience as a Franciscan priest and global teacher, Rohr illuminates how the principles of the Twelve Steps can offer liberation from any form of addiction, whether it be to substances, behaviors, or patterns of sin.
Rohr invites readers to breathe under water, to delve into the depths of their own vulnerabilities and dependencies, and to discover God's boundless love and compassion amidst their struggles. Through a compassionate and transformative journey, readers learn to confront cultural cycles of emptiness and find freedom from personal toxic dependencies.
This tenth-anniversary edition of the book offers renewed insight and inspiration for those seeking spiritual growth and inner healing. With Anne Lamott's heartfelt foreword and Rohr's prophetic wisdom, Breathing Under Water serves as a beacon of hope and guidance for anyone ready to embark on the path to recovery and spiritual renewal.
