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Walk the Talk with Step 12 –
Staying Sober Through Service
by Gary K
Written by Hazelden Publishing author Gary K, Walk the Talk with Step 12: Staying Sober Through Service is a practical and heartfelt guide that reveals how helping others becomes the key to lasting recovery.
Drawing from over 29 years in recovery and more than two decades as an educator and speaker, Gary offers real-world insights on what it means to carry the message of hope. The book is both a companion for newcomers and a rejuvenating reminder for those with years of sobriety.
What Readers Will Learn
How service strengthens personal recovery
The neuroscience behind giving back and connection
Why Step 12 completes the cycle of healing
Practical ways to apply 12 Step principles in daily life
How to inspire others while protecting your own sobriety
Who It’s For
Individuals in early recovery seeking direction and purpose
Long-term members looking to deepen their spiritual practice
Counselors, recovery coaches, and sponsors guiding others
Treatment programs and recovery groups seeking teaching tools
Why It Matters
Gary believes that service is not an obligation — it’s a privilege that transforms both the giver and receiver. Walk the Talk with Step 12 demonstrates that living sober isn’t just about staying clean; it’s about finding meaning, connection, and joy in helping others find freedom too.
Buy or Book Gary for a Workshop
You can order the book through Hazelden Publishing or invite Gary to teach a Step 12 workshop at your next event.
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what we need in the recovery community!
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023
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As someone who’s been in and out of the rooms for 15 years, this book totally reinforces my newfound beliefs on the power and importance of carrying the message. In the past I’ve thought of sponsorship as “being someone’s boss”. That doesn’t work, for me or the newcomer. Gary concisely writes about what service should look like and also includes some historical context, which I loved. Highly recommend this book for anyone working a 12-step program!
5.0 out of 5 stars Revelation for the parents of the addicted!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019
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I am quite new to the devastation drug addiction brings to a family. In a million years I never thought it could happen in our home. When it happened I felt the need to read all I can about the subject. How do we learn to not be enablers? When do I stop feeling guilty? Walk the Talk with Step 12 has helped me understand that drugs and alcohol take over a person and no matter what a parent does... it is up to the addict to do the work needed for recovery. Most important I learned that as a parent I have allowed myself to be emotionally manipulated by addictive behaviors. This book is certainly an eye opener for the addict and all the people associated with them. Thank you to the author for sharing his life story!!!
Testimonials
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now for yourself and all of your sponsees.
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2017
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Everyone in recovery should read this book. Gary K has both a crazy story that most of us are glad we don't have it like his and his enthusiasm for recovery is infectious and we all ought to get on the bandwagon and know that the path to recover is gratitude and service. Let's remember that our primary purpose is to stay sober and help others. I have bought several copies to give away.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book highly recommended
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2021
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Gary K wow what a story of survival. I have been given a new perspective step 12 service and various ways to carry and spread the message of 12 step recovery. Thank You GREAT BOOK. Highly recommended.
Staying Sober Through Service
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