Possibly the most important writing on recovery from addiction since original publication of the book Alcoholics Anonymous in 1939. This book is the result of over five years of research and personal experience. The objective of the book is to help to improve success rates in twelve-step fellowship. The book explains how and why twelve-step fellowship works as the solution to addiction. There are 52 chapters covering a detailed explanation of spirituality, science and how perennial wisdom applies to twelve-step recovery. The book provides a deeper understanding of recovery than is generally the case, and it could well help to improve the lives of a great many people. The audience for this book includes all those currently at any stage of recovery from addiction. It will be relevant for those in long-term recovery as well as those at earlier stages. It will also be helpful for family members and friends. In addition it will provide insight for all professionals involved in the treatment of addiction. The book provides a powerful and compelling explanation as to why spiritual principles work so effectively to provide the solution to addiction.