Sober Covenants
Previously “Closing Arguments for 12-Stepping Lawyers”
A Lawyer’s Guide to the Promises of Sobriety
As a lawyer, you understand the power of a contract. You draft them, interpret them, and know that a contract is a promise—a solemn agreement to a new path forward.
But what about the contract of your own sobriety?
Sober Covenants takes a legalistic dive into the promises of the twelve steps. Through clause-by-clause analysis, author Andy C offers a fresh perspective on this vital agreement, revealing truths and meanings often overlooked. This isn’t a theoretical discussion; it’s a deeper understanding of the contract you’ve made with yourself and your recovery.
Each essay within this book serves as a respectfully submitted argument for a life of purpose, balance, and freedom. It’s a reminder of the promise made by Bill H and others: “lawyers that stick around AA tend to do very well in the end.”
(Sober Covenants) was a lifeline. It spoke the language of a lawyer and gave me the hope and guidance I desperately needed. Every lawyer in recovery should read this book. —Chris M
The road to happy destiny awaits within these pages, and it’s always a pleasure to trudge along with Andy C. —Ken S
as I begin a walk through these meditations, I am mindful that while there is no indeed no incantation to command the spirit to appear, there is herein a fresh invitation to trudge the road of happy destiny that opens before the smallest portion of willingness I bring to my side of the deal. thanks Andy
Great thought, thanks Earl