God by Any Other Name

A fascinating read for linguists, sociologists, addiction recovery specialists, interpreters, translators, and anyone interested in the intersection of language, faith, and addiction. Mr. Renwick guides the reader through the religious and linguistic roots of twelve-step programs, tracing these initial tendencies to today's programs, accompanied detailed bilingual Spanish/English, English/Spanish glossaries of specialized jargon, sayings, and terminology that come up when dealing with issues of addiction and recovery.