Compulsive Overeater

At last, here is an interpretation of the Twelve Step Program especially for compulsive overeaters. This is an important book for anyone who wants to shed the burden of too much weight -- and discover happiness and serenity along the way

Thousands in the United States and Canada have heard Bill B. tell the story of how he lost seventy-five pounds and has maintained his weight loss for over ten years.

In these lectures and workshops, Bill B. shares the way hes lives the Twelve Steps, principles which were developed by Alcoholics Anonymous and now form the basis for other fellowships such as Overeaters Anonymous. Now, for the first time, the messages of Bill B.'s talks are gathered into a book, Compulsive Overeater -- sympathetic, informal, practical, and inspiring.

Bill B.'s interpretation of the Twelve Steps as they apply to overeating may not be everyone's. He emphasizes the spiritual aspects of the Program, rather than diets.

"The sole purpose of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and the Program, as I know it, is to guide me toward a spiritual contact with God, as I understand Him. When that happens, not only will I lose weight, but my desire for food will be taken away."

Besides telling his own story, Bill B. goes through the Twelve Steps, one by one. He also includes chapters on topics of real concern to overeaters -- "abstinence," anger, fear and depression, relationships, money, and switching compulsions.

If we are thin, we are not necessarily well, he says, but if we are well -- that is, if we feel good about ourselves and like ourselves -- we will be thin. We cannot abuse our bodies with too much food if we have respect for ourselves.

May Compulsive Overeater, long awaited by those who struggle ceaselessly with the twin problems of overeating and overweight, guide others to the same weight-loss successes Bill B. has found.