Conference Approved Books
The Chronic Pain Anonymous World Service Conference has approved these books, guaranteeing that this material embodies the principles of CPA. Designed for both group and individual use, our literature is an important tool in recovery. Because it is all written by members of CPA, these books display what brings and keeps us coming to CPA. CPA also publishes several brochures, found in the store and under Member Resources.
These books can be found in several formats (print/audio/digital) and purchased from most major book retailers.
E-books are NOW available in our store! Audiobooks coming soon-ish!
Recipe for Recovery: A Guide to the Twelve Steps of Chronic Pain Anonymous
Based in a tradition of spiritual, mental and emotional recovery, Recipe for Recovery provides you with Twelve time-tested Steps, used by people throughout the world for leading a satisfying and fulfilling life, regardless of any physical health challenge.
Whether your chronic condition is a result of:
- accident or surgical procedure
- disorders such as arthritis, lupus, MS, fibromyalgia, diabetes, Crohn’s disease
- life-threatening illness, such as cancer or heart disease
- back pains, headaches or nerve pains
- or any other persistent physical illness or pain-related trauma or disease
- … the Steps are a practical recipe and guide for reclaiming a celebration of life.
This book will demonstrate that you are not alone. Recipe for Recovery is filled with dozens of true-life stories—-personal testimonies of other people just like you. Each one speaks to how the principles of Chronic Pain Anonymous literally saved them from self-obsession, fear and depression, opening the menu of their lives to a whole new range of possibilities for happiness, acceptance and service to others.
Stories of Hope: Living in Serenity with Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
Written by members of the Chronic Pain Anonymous Twelve Step fellowship, Stories of Hope presents the tools and principles of the Twelve Steps as catalysts for emotional, mental and spiritual transformation. Each of the courageous men and women who contributed to this collection shares their journey from despair to hope. You will discover, through the truth of their experiences, how it is possible to live in happiness and contentment, one day at a time, regardless of your chronic pain or chronic illness.
Our Common Welfare: Practicing the Twelve Traditions in All our Affairs
You may be familiar with the Twelve Steps, but what about the Twelve Traditions? Perhaps you’ve wondered, “Why do I need to understand the Traditions and how do they apply to me?”
In this book, you’ll learn how the spiritual principles of our Twelve Traditions can be applied to strengthen:
- Your service work
- Your program of recovery
- Your personal relationships
Written by the members of Chronic Pain Anonymous, Our Common Welfare explains each of the Twelve Traditions and identifies spiritual tools to assist each of us in our groups, service bodies and all our relationships.
Through the voices of our members, learn how the Traditions can guide and benefit us in daily life. This book describes the practice of the Traditions in our fellowship and our daily affairs to help us achieve greater well-being and happiness.
Living with chronic pain and chronic illness is not an easy path in life, but we find hope with one another. Peace, Joy and Comfort is a daily meditation book written by Chronic Pain Anonymous members. The hope is that anyone impacted by chronic pain or chronic illness can find solace, inspiration, compassion, and serenity within these pages. Even though we may feel lonely in our pain, we find that listening to one another’s experience, strength, and hope eases our isolation. These readings help us to connect with others experiencing chronic pain and chronic illness.
An audiobook version is being created and will be made available as soon as possible.