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Endorsements

  - for Christopher James Daniel's counseling:
                    
                        By Administrators of Pathways 3-H Ranch                - "Chris is one of the best damn counselors in the whole state of Texas."     

                        By adolescent client who suffered severe trauma    - "Have been to a lot of counselors, but never met one who cared 
                                                                                                                       so much and actually created motivation in me to want to 
                                                                                                                       change my life as well as taught me how to change my life."                
               
  - for Christopher James Daniel's books:
                                                
                          1)    "The Little Book - Alcoholism, Drug Addiction & Recovery Made Simple!"
                                                            
                                                            "Christopher J. Daniel, M.A., LPC,has captured the essence of the subject of addiction in 
                                                             this easy to read book.
He has woven a personal understanding with the science of the day 
                                                             as an illustration of the complexity of understanding behavior under “the influence”. 
                                                             Readers will be able to re-think the problem, and perhaps more importantly, the spiritual 
                                                             solution with this special offering. Well done and thanks."

                                                                                                                                                Michael Cox, LCDC
                                                                                                                                                Family Program Director
                                                                                                                                                La Hacienda Treatment Center


                                                            "The disease of Addiction presents with a complex array of physical, emotional, spiritual 
                                                             and psychological problems.  Christopher J.  Daniel’s book gives a clear and concise 
                                                             understanding of how all of these problems are related and more importantly, how to cope 
                                                             or deal with the disease.  If you or a loved one have this disease, this book is well worth 
                                                             the short time it takes to read and has the potential to change your life."

                                                                                                                                                Daniel Boone, MD
                                                                                                                                                Medical Director 
                                                                                                                                                La Hacienda Treatment Center.


                                                            "You tell it from the heart from a perspective that only someone who has walked the journey
                                                              and suffered the lived experience can do.  Thank you for sharing your heart with your readers."

                                                                                                                                                Lena Rippstein, PhD, APRN-BC, GNP
                                                                                                                                                Department Chair/Director of Nursing
                                                                                                                                                Schreiner University


                                                            ". . . everyone on the planet needs to read this book.  The issues you are addressing are so prevalent,
                                                             it touches the life of every person.  Knowledge and vocabulary are so helpful.  Well done!"

                                                                                                                                                David Danielson, Pastor
                                                                                                                                                Impact Christian Fellowship
                                                                                                                                                Kerrville, Tx.


                                                            
"Chris, thanks for writing this outstanding and informative book on addiction.  It should be in every
                                                              home in America
and a ' must read' for every teenager!"

                                                                                                                                                N. B.
                                                                                                                                                Intercessary Prayer Leader, The Coming King Foundation
                                                                         

                                                           "Christopher James has written an informative, straight forward book explaining alcoholism and addiction
                                                            to the families of those individuals suffering from the disease.  It is easy to understand and I highly
                                                            recommend this book to anyone who is just starting out on the journey of recovery and healing
!"

                                                                                                                                                Kristen Black
                                                                                                                                                Interactive media coordinator
                                                                                                                                                La Hacienda Treatment Center


                                                          "Chris, 'The Little Book' is an outstanding easy read for both individuals and the family and friends of the
                                                            individuals looking to connect the DOTS on a successful strategy to overcome Alcoholism / Drug Addiction
                                                            to family members or loved ones . . . It was by the Grace of God that you came back into my life during
                                                            a time when I was praying to God for help for a family member, just weeks before you published The
                                                            Little Book. . . .  Thanks again for your efforts, and God bless you and all your readers . . . "

                                                                                                                                                Dan P.
                                                                                                                                                Director of Environmental Risk Management
                                                                                                                                                (Insurance Co.)


                                                            "The Little Book is a great recovery tool! I began using it myself right away and hope we can order it for 
                                                            our Soldiers at Ft Hood Army Substance Abuse Program."

                                                                                                                                                K. M.
                                                                                                                                                (psychotherapist)


                                                            "I was married to an alcoholic for 10 years and never understood how to deal with him and his problem. 
                                                            The Little Book really brought to light for me the inner working of this terrible disease . . .  and an 
                                                            understanding of the disease
- the mind, the cycle, etc.  Everyone should have a copy of this book !!! "
                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                Debbie H.


                                                            "Thank you for 'The Little Book.' It is  extraordinary!!!  . . .  it should be the first book given to those  who are 
                                                            seeking recovery.
"                                                
                                                                                                                                                 A. S. in Houston, Tx.
                                                                                                                                                20+ years of sobriety and active in recovery community.


                                                            "After having recently owned three "sober living" homes and providing services for well over a hundred people, 
                                                            I wish I had the power of  this "little book" to call upon at that time. My experience in this area shows me 
                                                            that divine wisdom is within the pages of this book." 

                                                                                                                                                Wendell Gilkey, businessman
                                                                                                                                                Hill Country of Texas


                                                            "In his book, 'The Little Book', Christopher Daniel breaks down the spiritual malady and offers the spiritual 
                                                            solution in a most simple fashion. And for someone suffering from this disease of addiction, it is imperative 
                                                            to keep it in its most simplest of forms. Mr. Daniel has managed to do just that. A very easy and inspiring read.
 
                                                            Thank you, sir for your devotion to this cause.

                                                                                                                                                Courtney Coleman Cody, BS, LCDC


                                                            "Chris Daniel's book, 'The Little Book', simplifies the complexities of the disease concept of addiction for 
                                                            both audiences - the addict and the non-addict - in easy to understand language!  You will  become enlightened 
                                                            and empowered to move out of the chaos and confusion that addiction creates and maintains, and into the freedom 
                                                            and health that recovery provides!"

                                                                                                                                                Varria Kendricks, LCDC & case manager
                                                                                                                                                 for 12 yrs in the recovery field as well
                                                                                                                                                 as 24 yrs in her own personal recovery!  


                                                            “"The Little Book" by Chris Daniel provides an easy to read explanation of the nature of addiction and recovery. 
                                                            It not only references 12 Step philosophy, but includes insights gained from clinical and medical research. This 
                                                            is an especially good resource for family members of those in addiction or as an adjunct to AA's Big Book 
                                                            for those in addiction
.” 

                                                                                                                                                Scott Mitchell, case manager
                                                                                                                                                La Hacienda Treatment Center


                                                            "What a neat idea to place all those great recovery principles in such a concise format in "The Little Book" !

                                                                                                                                                The Rev. Laurens A. Hall, D. D., Rector
                                                                                                                                                The Church of St. John the Divine, Houston, Tx.
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