A N N I V E R S A R Y  E D I T I O N 

An Exploration of Addiction and Recovery

THE BOOK

BURT NORDSTRAND

The very qualities that defined Burt Nordstrand as an addict also made him an entrepreneur extraordinaire. He hit “bottom” when, for all appearances, he was fit and happy. No longer willing to live a double life of outward success and inward devastation caused by multiple addictions: compulsive overeating, diet pills, nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, irresponsible sex, gambling, over-exercising, etc., Nordstrand pursued recovery at age forty and his personal life began to turn around.

At age eighty, he reflects back on the distance he traveled in pursuit of serenity and peace of mind. Most addictions can be addressed with abstinence; however, that is not possible with food addiction. Burt Nordstrand must continue Living with the Enemy Anniversary Edition.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Living with the Enemy

“As America faces an epidemic of overweight, addicted, and compulsive children and young adults, I recommend this book to families, teachers, and therapists. Burt Nordstrand offers solid help and insight into the nature and complexity of addiction.”  

—The late George Mann, MD, founder of St. Mary’s Treatment Center
and co-founder of The Retreat, Minnesota
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Resources

Burt Nordstrand founded the COR Retreat food addiction recovery program in 2011. COR Retreat is a nonprofit program that offers a low-cost, five day residential retreat in Wayzata, Minn., in which people learn how to live free from the bondage of food. The program relies greatly on volunteers in recovery from food addiction to carry the message to its participants.
 
To date, the COR Retreat has served about 1,000 people. Utilizing the 12 Steps, the program emphasizes the spiritual path to success in life and relationships with food. 
Learn more at www.CORMN.org
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