Relationship Recovery is a workbook designed to help people with thier relationship problems. It is 12 Step oriented and yet it is just as effective for anyone facing Relationship issues. the common issue beneath many problems is relationship with ones self, God mor others. Relationship Recovery is an interactive workbook that is designed to help people have thier relationship problems resolved and transformed from energy draining to life affirming. The intial focus is to get one's relationship with God in order from that vantagepoint, continue correcting any defective relationship . It uses the technology of the twelve steps to heal all relationship so that the person recovering  shifts to relationships based on love and tolerance. It contains quotes that will make you cry. think, laugh, and smile  (c) Tuchy Palmieri 2009 www.healing-habits.com                       Excerpt Relationship recovery prayer God grant me the peace and serenity to accept the people i cannot change, The willingness and commitment to change the person i can, and the wisdon and common sense to know it is me

Professional Reviews
Spirituality in Relationship
Spirituality in a relationship, October 16, 2008
By www.bookshipper.blogspot.com/ "www.bookshippe... (Montreal, Quebec) - See all my reviews

I am a big believer in the 12 steps and author Palmieri has taken the 12 steps and applied it to one of the toughest things to do well - relationships.

As human beings, I believe that we tend to work too hard on relationships with other people, but forget to work on the most important relationship of all - our relationship with ourselves. This is the first premise of this book - work on having a happy, stronger relationship with yourself. The second most important relationship is with God. Although I am not a huge fan of "God" preaching books, this book actually does a good job of outlining the importance of a God relationship without pushing it in your face.

Once we have started working on these two relationships, we are ready to start working on the rest.

I liked the format of this book - quick bullet point references (steps) on one side and on the other there is enough room to jot down thoughts and answer some of the questions that are being asked.

I liked this book and suggest it for anyone struggling with themselves and or others right now.

A great resource
A Great Resource, October 16, 2008
By Allison M. Saad (Michigan (aka The Great Lake State), USA) - See all my reviews

I got this book from a friend and when I first looked at the cover, I wondered what they were thinking!

Once I opened the book, however, I got it! Like they say, "never judge a book by its cover"!


This is a great work-book to help get through relationship problems. It is based on a 12-step program model and I think it could be used either along with an addiction recovery program (since it covers several of the steps that will help with that such as getting right with God, forgiveness and repairing relationships)or as a 12-steps to relationship healing on its own.

I have only just begun to reflect on the assignments, but I have skimmed through the book and am impressed with the quality of the questions and information.

I believe this book can be a valuable asset in helping a couple work together to resolve relationship issues, or for anyone who wants to improve their relationship with others.

My only complaint is that the cover should show 2 people in a happy relationship rather than one guy dressed in black...but it's what's on the inside that counts!!!

Great For anyone who deals with others
Great for Anyone who deals With Others!, October 16, 2008
By Jennifer S (Ball Ground, GA United States) - See all my reviews

Relationships are so complex and are hard to fix when they are failing. It gets overwhelming. This book simplifies the complex issues that will help form strong relationships. The author offers thought provoking lists, inspirational poems, and quotes that both make you laugh and make you think. It is based on the 12 step recovery program but has many additions too.

The author includes plenty of space to write your thoughts, concerns and answers to the questions he asks. I know I love to scribble notes with books like these and the space to do so is much appreciated. This book is great for couples to do together or for anyone who is dealing with a tough relationship.

I really enjoyed reading through this book and will refer back to it again and again. I will also be passing it on to my sister who is dealing with marriage issues. Everyone is involved in relationships and therefore could benefit from reading this book. Don't be turned away by the cover, the book cover is very misleading. The book isn't dark or negative but instead, very uplifting.

Reader Reviews for "Relationship Recovery--- We all need it"

Reviewed by Lois Christensen	6/6/2009
Reviewed by Melissa Levine (Reader)	5/11/2009
Relationship Recovery by Carl “Tuchy” Palmieri is an unconventional approach to repairing the damage that comes with broken relationships. The book is comprised of lists of the author’s personal revelations, affirmations derived from the 12 step recovery program, as well as a variety of quotes. The piece is to be used as a workbook and encourages readers to think deeply about their relationship problems. Palmieri includes poetry from a variety of writers including Erasmus, Saint Patrick and Reinhold Niebuhr author of the “Serenity Prayer.” In fact, Palmieri offers his own version of the prayer: “God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change directly/The courage to change the person I can/The wisdom to know that person is me/And to leave the changes of others to God and them (72).” The author covers many components of relationships including emotional and physical intimacy, the impact of substance abuse, and the need to have a connection with a Higher Power. He also challenges the traditional perspective of what relationships should be and how individuals should exist in them: “Treat the other person in the relationship the way they want to be treated and not the way you want to be treated (11).” While Palmieri offers many nuggets of wisdom and guides the reader towards introspection, some parts of the book could have been stronger. There are several poems and quotes included that are attributed to an anonymous source or not at all. Also, the addition of an explanatory paragraph at the beginning of each of the lists of affirmations and instructions for completing the exercises would make this book more useful to readers just as the directive to read the “I am okay” list of affirmations daily was highly effective. In a world where troubled relationships are the norm, Relationship Recovery provides insight and jars accepted viewpoints.

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