For only 10 cents each, you
can give your sponsees a Pocket Sponsor Token with your number on it.
You write your number on one side with felt tip pen and the other side
has a slogan from the book. Send your name and the
name of the group or organization you represent and we'll send you a
free sample.Review from "Body, Mind, & Spirit"
The Pocket Sponsor
This little paperback became a big seller at Serenity by the Sea when author Shelly Marshall (also author of Day By Day: Young, Sober, & Free, and other popular recovery books) held a book signing. Shelly designed this book to be read at the HALT moments. This exceptional support book also has a phone list for the number of your sponsor and others in your recovery circle. Whether you are new to recovery or have more program time, Pocket Sponsor is a wonderful book filled with words of inspiration and hope. It's a must for people in recovery.
What People are saying about the Pocket Sponsor
From
San Diego: I am
so pleased to have found "The
Pocket Sponsor". So far I
have
passed on a copy to my sponsor, who carries it in his car, reading the
appropriate time each time he gets in the car. He thinks it
is wonderful. I also gave a copy to a newcomer that was
having
problems putting together 24 hours without a drink. He
reported today that he now has 60 hours without a drink with the help
of "The
Pocket Sponsor", and says it is just awesome.
Tonight
I had been lying in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep I
finally got up at about 1:30 AM and decided to do a little
reading. I picked up the Pocket Sponsor and read Day 20/1:00
AM. How appropriate it was at this time. Thank you
very
much. I think I'll go back to bead now, pray and be able to
sleep. Robert F,
From India: This pocket is just fantastic and at times I get my answers from it.I only forward the day I really learn something and not always. Lots of love, Satya B (From India)
From West Virginia: Dear Ms. Marshall, I am almost through the Pocket Sponsor and continue to be smitten by the bright cheerfulness. I told my wife (I hope you won't be offended) that I fell like I'm in a Step Aerobics class. At least in comparison with the laguorous Twenty-four hours a Day book. This is the only text that I have seen that can give the old chestnut a run for the money, and they lifted half of it from Bill W! Please send 10 more copies of the book. We will be giving them to out-of-town speakers at our lead meeting. John R, West Virginia
From Canada: Hi There, I think the pocket sponser is a very good thing..sometimes i read somethingin it that strikes me and I say to myself- that is so trrue...... Take Care, Bernadette From Canada
From India: This pocket is just fantastic and at times I get my answers from it.I only forward the day I really learn something and not always. Lots of love, Satya B (From India)
From West Virginia: Dear Ms. Marshall, I am almost through the Pocket Sponsor and continue to be smitten by the bright cheerfulness. I told my wife (I hope you won't be offended) that I fell like I'm in a Step Aerobics class. At least in comparison with the laguorous Twenty-four hours a Day book. This is the only text that I have seen that can give the old chestnut a run for the money, and they lifted half of it from Bill W! Please send 10 more copies of the book. We will be giving them to out-of-town speakers at our lead meeting. John R, West Virginia
From Canada: Hi There, I think the pocket sponser is a very good thing..sometimes i read somethingin it that strikes me and I say to myself- that is so trrue...... Take Care, Bernadette From Canada
From
Scottsdale, AZ: Shelly,
I use the
Pocket Sponsor with my patients at the treatment center. Here is a
recent
quote, from a letter written to the center, from a patient who
completed
treatment. "Dear Steve, I want to thank you for the extra help you gave
me w/ the Pocket Sponsor." Thanks, Steve NI-COR
(Network International-Coalition for On-line Resources)
From Poland: This Pocket Sponsor is probably the best thing I have in my inbox each day. I have had others daily things sent to my email, but none as good as this. Very practical, can be applied immediately and isn't full of jargon and holier then thou sayings. I love it!!! I'm very grateful I am getting them. Thank you! Take care, GB-U Tom in Poland
From Canada: Look forward to the pocket sponsor every morning when i get up,for you tostart my day off on a positive note. I pass it on to everyone on my address list. Keep passing on all of that great wake up info. It sure start's my day off on the right foot.I still don't know how you got my email address,but i sure am glad you did.Keep the great gift of hope coming. Your's in sobriety, Eddie (Canada)
From Maryland: Just a quick note of "Thanks". You signed two of your "Pocket Sponsor" books for me during CDA 's Serenity weekend in Rehoboth Beach a few months ago. I purchased one for myself and the other for my sponsor...two of my better investments! Please know how grateful I am for this handy , concise , thought provoker... Little did I know how often we would refer to that little volume!
From Poland: This Pocket Sponsor is probably the best thing I have in my inbox each day. I have had others daily things sent to my email, but none as good as this. Very practical, can be applied immediately and isn't full of jargon and holier then thou sayings. I love it!!! I'm very grateful I am getting them. Thank you! Take care, GB-U Tom in Poland
From Canada: Look forward to the pocket sponsor every morning when i get up,for you tostart my day off on a positive note. I pass it on to everyone on my address list. Keep passing on all of that great wake up info. It sure start's my day off on the right foot.I still don't know how you got my email address,but i sure am glad you did.Keep the great gift of hope coming. Your's in sobriety, Eddie (Canada)
From Maryland: Just a quick note of "Thanks". You signed two of your "Pocket Sponsor" books for me during CDA 's Serenity weekend in Rehoboth Beach a few months ago. I purchased one for myself and the other for my sponsor...two of my better investments! Please know how grateful I am for this handy , concise , thought provoker... Little did I know how often we would refer to that little volume!
Since that weekend, my sponsor has been diagnosed with a serious terminal illness. He is a man of great faith who has been an invaluable beacon for countless addicts during his 23 years of recovery and is now unable to attend as many meetings as he would like. As a result he spends a good deal of time with periods of prayer, reading and meditation...Your book is one that he consistently mentions frequently as a source of inspiration during our times together.
Having worked
in
the field of addictions for the past
20 years, I am well aware that we seldom know if our efforts have made
a positive impact on others along this journey...I just wanted to let
you
know that YOU have definitely been a source of help and
inspiration
for at least two of us!! Many, many thanks!!! Brian. Maryland
Post
Script
Hi Shelly, Just wanted to let you know that Ron R passed away last Thursday 9/11/03 using "The Pocket Sponsor" right to the end. What a tremendous void is being felt! May God continue to bless your journey, Brian
Hi Shelly, Just wanted to let you know that Ron R passed away last Thursday 9/11/03 using "The Pocket Sponsor" right to the end. What a tremendous void is being felt! May God continue to bless your journey, Brian
Dear Brian, I will always be humbled in knowing that my small part in helping to create the Pocket Sponsor gave any comfort, however small, to one of our CDA members
