{"product_id":"understanding-and-counseling-the-alcoholic-through-religion-and-psychology-by-howard-j-clinebell-jr","title":"Understanding and Counseling the Alcoholic — Through Religion and Psychology by Howard J. Clinebell, Jr.","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding and Counseling the Alcoholic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrough Religion and Psychology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoward J. Clinebell, Jr. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligious Book Club Edition - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAbingdon Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHardcover with original dust jacket\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding and Counseling the Alcoholic\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoughtful mid-century guide aimed at ministers, counselors, and helping professionals who were encountering alcoholism at the parish and community level—right as modern alcoholism treatment (and A.A.’s public influence) was becoming more widely discussed in churches, hospitals, and universities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eClinebell writes with a practical, pastoral tone, blending \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ereligious resources\u003c\/span\u003e with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003epsychological understanding\u003c\/span\u003e. The book is organized in three clear parts: first, a grounded look at alcoholism and its causes; second, a survey of religious approaches (including a dedicated section on A.A.); and third, hands-on guidance for the minister\/counselor—covering real-world counseling situations and the family side of the disease. It’s an excellent snapshot of how clergy-oriented alcoholism counseling was being framed in the 1950s—serious, compassionate, and increasingly informed by both psychology and lived recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA strong, collectible period piece for anyone building a shelf around early recovery history, pastoral counseling, or the broader “religion + psychology” treatment conversation of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding and Counseling the Alcoholic: Through Religion and Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Howard J. Clinebell, Jr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Abingdon Press (New York \/ Nashville)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Religious Book Club Edition (as indicated on jacket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hardcover (green cloth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Present (original)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. Clean green cloth boards with light, honest handling wear. Binding is solid. Interior appears clean and unmarked aside from an ownership inscription on the front endpaper (“From the library of Dr. Paul E. Rhinehart,” as shown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. Original jacket present with noticeable edge wear, chipping\/tears, and general handling wear, but remains complete and attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlease review all photos for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49245527081202,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/E29BFF13-0DB9-4299-A19E-DFF0A121EC00.jpg?v=1779466647","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/understanding-and-counseling-the-alcoholic-through-religion-and-psychology-by-howard-j-clinebell-jr","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}