Cyrus Webb reviews Demystifying Diversity

When it comes to the topic of diversity it can honestly go in so many directions. What I would say about Daralyse Lyons’ new book Demystifying Diversity: Embracing our Shared Humanity is that she strives to break it down to more than a US against THEM and see the why.

Through the interviews and her own personal observations we see how being singled out or labeled as impacted others. It also does something I wasn’t expecting. It turns the tables repeatedly on the reader, forcing us to ask what would we do or who would we be. In horrific events in history would be the one who was the oppressed or would we be the oppressor? Would we stand up for what is right or will be stay by? These questions are difficult but necessary if we are going to see things really move forward in a positive (and productive) way.

There’s another thing that Daralyse discusses in the book that is sure to step on some toes. I know it did mine. That being the words we use to categorize things, like being “good” for eating a salad or “bad” for not. The impact of what we say as well as what we do can impact the way people see themselves and feel about themselves.

Bottom line is we’re ALL a work in progress. This book challenges us to identify the work we ALL have to do and get about doing it.

101 Tips for Recovering from Addictions

978-1-61599-328-4
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Practical Suggestions for Creating a New Life
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UPC: 978-1-61599-328-4
Brand: Loving Healing Press
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Author: Richard A. Singer, Jr.
Pages: 46

101 Tips for Recovering from Addictions can help transform the life of any recovering addict from bleak to bright. These practical suggestions give hope, from seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, to realizing this light holds a promising future to reclaim. Readers will learn:

  • How to keep hope and seek help, even in the darkest of days
  • How to deal with the major monster of denial
  • How to plan to become consistently productive
  • How to take care of your brain and body so that you're happier and healthier
  • How to routinely remember to never give up
  • How to push through and know that recovery can be realized
  • And much, much more
"101 Tips for Recovering from Addictions is a great resource, giving a simple, fun and easily digestible format to a treasure trove of accumulated wisdom from the Winners who have overcome addictions to have a happy and healthy life."
--Sarah Graham, addiction expert and member of UK Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD)


"101 Tips For Recovering from Addiction is a must read and a wonderful tool for anyone dealing with addictive behaviors and life's many waves. Rick Singer is writing from the heart and provides us with so many helpful strategies and coping skills! This book is a fantastic one to have in your hands!"
--Erica Spiegelman, Addiction Specialist, speaker and author of Rewired: A Bold New Approach to Addiction and Recovery

"Having worked with people struggling with addictions for many years, I recognized many of the tools I regularly use among Rick Singer's 101 Tips for Recovering from Addictions -- I know they work. Therefore, I can confidently recommend this little book as inspiration, and as a guide."
--Bob Rich, Ph.D. author of several self-help and inspirational books

"101 Tips for Recovering from Addictions is a thoughtful, inspirational, must have for anyone in the addiction field or going through addiction themselves. Singer's own story is passionate, loving and realistic."
--Mari Sweeting, Recovery Coach, Substance Abuse Counselor and DUI Instructor, Sonoma County, California

"101 Tips for Recovering from Addictions provides a safe space, a space to learn tools that will encourage personal strength as you explore within and work to overcome your addiction. With this book and personal dedication you can move towards freedom."
--Robin Marvel, author of Framing a Family: Building a Foundation to Raise Confident Children

Learn more at www.RickSingerBooks.com

Self-Help: Substance Abuse & Addictions - General

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