Mindfulness and the 12 Steps: Living Recovery in the Present Moment

Thérèse Jacobs-Stewart discovered that the Twelve Steps of AA and the Buddhist practice of mindfulness shared more than vocabulary — they shared a fundamental orientation toward the present moment as the only place where recovery actually happens. Mindfulness and the 12 Steps works through each step in parallel with mindfulness concepts, offering those in recovery a framework for enriching their existing practice with contemplative depth. The book draws on Jacobs-Stewart's work as a counselor and her own experience in recovery.

Pam Ward narrates with a warmth that honors the personal territory the book inhabits — this is practical guidance for people in genuine difficulty, not abstract philosophy, and Ward's voice carries appropriate gravity without making the material feel heavy. At just over six and a half hours, this is a focused and compassionate listen for the specific audience it serves.