Breathing Under Water

Spirituality and the Twelve Steps

By: Father Richard Rohr OFM, Anne Lamott - foreword

Narrated by: John Quigley OFM

Tenth Anniversary Edition

“Brother Rohr may just take you to places you’ve both avoided and longed for, to truth, union, joy, laughter, and, greatest of all, to your own precious self, here on earth with us, child of God.” (Anne Lamott, from the foreword)

We all suffer from unhealthy dependencies that we continually return to in hopes of having a better life. But after yet another TV show is streamed or another drink is swallowed, we find we once again feel worse, not better, than we did before. Where is the hope for that fully awakened life we long to live?

World-renowned author Richard Rohr says we can only be healed and find true fulfillment by facing our dependencies head-on. In Breathing Under Water, he will guide you to:

• Disentangle from cultural cycles of sin and emptiness.
• Discover how to get free from your personal toxic dependencies.
• Learn how the Twelve Step program can supplement Christian teaching.
• Find compassion for others and yourself.
• Enjoy a deeper spiritual life, feeling certain of God’s love for you.

Those who are ready to break negative patterns and experience greater internal freedom will find bold hope and transformation in this insightful book.

©2021 Father Richard Rohr, OFM (P)2021 Franciscan Media

Incredible Insight

Saint Francis hit a home run with this one. Spirituality For Dummies---
like me. TRUTH AND PLAIN TALK.
No maudlin weepy proselytizing here.
In Sum: Illegitimi non carborundum!

outstandingly well written

why did I wait so long to listen to the excellently presented ? Awesome

A must read...

I think we all have some form of addiction. We can all benefit of transforming our addictive behavior using the 12 steps.

Headstrong

I love listening to Richard Rohr and the Franciscan ideology. It makes sense and yet I realize I need more of it because it’s hard to completely understand. My head has a hard time wrapping around this wealth of knowledge and my swirling pool of emotions, thoughts, and pain, for myself and for those I love deeply. I find I want the hard copy as well as I audio so I can decipher what I don’t understand or half heard because I got lost in absorption. I find I want to reach out to the author in hopes I could tag along in a walk with him and his good friend, Jesus. I want to understand at their level. I’m grasping for hope and yet there is so much given here. When I was sad, scared, or anxious, I would imagine I was lying on Jesus’ tunic that grew in length. I would rest there for shelter, respite, safety. This book is like that and still I am reminded that breathing underwater is like holding your breath underwater for 5 minutes. It’s hard, scary and takes a lot of faith.

Spectacular!

Insightful, articulate, hopeful Interpretation of the 12 steps (and addiction itself) as a path to salvation.

Illuminating!

This book is so packed with
helpful information and insight that as soon as I finished the book, I immediately started reading it again, from the beginning.

12 Steps refreshed!

With deep respect for Bill Wilson, Rohr gives fresh perspective and deep spiritual insight to the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. I’ve listened twice and also purchased the workbook. Even with my decades of “one day at a time” I was inspired to begin the Steps anew and more thoroughly and confidently work them along with new insights provided by Richard. Anyone with an addiction (ie: ALL of us, as he makes clear) will benefit from this inspiring book.

Here's to a clear mind! No longer living "unconsciously"

I needed this at this very moment in my life! Through any suffering, God is forever with us!

Truth versus doctrine

Excellence based upon his personal experience in the realm of spirituality! So rich in meaningful commentary, multiple reads are recommended!

Deeply insightful wisdom.

Finally, an articulation of what I have perceived but not been able to put into words. Beautifully inspired and written. Thank you for deepening my understanding!