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Sober Siblings: How to Help Your Alcoholic Brother or Sister-and Not Lose Yourself | 
 enlarge | Authors: Patricia Olsen, Petros Levounis
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 170451
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 1600940552
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.2923
EAN: 9781600940552
ASIN: 1600940552
Publication Date: June 30, 2008
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Product Description
In the vein of Adult Children of Alcoholics comes the first book geared specifically to the siblings of alcoholics. Patricia Olsen, sister of two alcoholic brothers, shares her personal experiences along with interviews with other sober siblings, while Petros Levounis, M.D., the director of The Addiction Institute of New York and chief of addiction psychology at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York City, offers expert advice. Whether the alcoholic is in recovery or relapsed, in AA or therapy, Sober Siblings helps brothers and sisters gain greater awareness of their own situation, offering practical wisdom and suggestions on: feelings of shame, frustration, hopelessness, and anger; the difference between helping and enabling; setting boundaries; the nature of alcoholism; coaddictions; and how to help your sibling while not losing yourself.
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Educational and Beautifully Written August 16, 2008
"Sober Siblings" is a wonderful book. Patricia Olsen, whose siblings suffer from alcoholism, writes beautifully and, at times, movingly. Petros Levounis provides the medical expertise in a manner that is both helpful and engaging. The book is cleverly organized: Dr. Levounis's comments come up every few pages under the title "Dr. Levounis Says" with a shaded background. This is an excellent (and very affordable) book that should be read by both mental health professionals and the public.
Jeffrey B. Freedman, MD, President of the New York District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association
Encouraging and Supportive Book on Maintaining a Relationship with an Alcoholic Sibling July 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There are personal recollections throughout this book which offer a window into the dysfunctional nature of alcoholic families. These stories link to clearly defined guidelines for coping and getting help. The book is very user friendly and well organized in terms of the topics covered so it serves as an easy reference. Dr. Levounis, a psychiatrist and renowned expert on addiction, includes comments based on current medical data as well as examples culled from his years of clinical practice. Both authors Patricia Olsen and Dr. Levounis seek to assuage the guilt and trauma of this stressful situation and are compassionate advocates for both the sober sibling and the affected family member. They offer practical advice on how to reevaluate the relationship and how to adjust expectations and parameters to establish a healthier bond that respects both individuals' responsibilities and needs. Since alcohol and drug addiction is so pervasive and causes so much heartache, a great many families could benefit from the wisdom in this book.
If Your Sister or Brother drinks too much too often July 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Sober Siblings is the book that someone should give you when your sister or brother is a hopeless drunk. For the sober and responsible one in the family, this slim paperback will tamp down your anguish and allow you to see your family's situation more clearly. There are simple suggestions for setting boundaries, avoiding nasty scenes with the drunk, and even coping with a parent who is too involved with the drinker. The book explains the additional psychological or physical problems that may dog the drinker, and even the kinds of therapy you might find useful. A true bonus, the tone of voice of the two authors, one a sober sibling and one an addiction guru, makes readers feel as if -- at last -- they've found the knowledgeable, sympathetic guide they needed so badly.
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