Books and writing

The method, in his own words.

Peter’s books are where the whole path is set down: from the Eleventh Step, through the Theory of Awakening, to what he calls the new medicine.

Dr. Peter Amato at a table with copies of his books, Soul Silence and A Blessing in Disguise

Second and expanded edition · 2025

Soul Silence: The Path of Awakening

A deeply personal sequel to the original Soul Silence, and an evolved understanding of the Eleventh Step, shaped by decades of practice, teaching and spiritual inquiry.

It brings Peter’s doctoral Theory of Awakening together with the practices he teaches, as a clear and accessible map for anyone ready to go beyond recovery: whether you are in a twelve-step program, a seasoned meditator, or simply on a path of self-discovery.

“Peter Amato’s book, Soul Silence, is a guide for the countless individuals struggling to navigate through recovery.”Deepak Chopra

ISBN 979-8-230-48092-1

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Soul Silence
2010

Health Communications, Inc. · 2010 · Los Angeles Times bestseller

Soul Silence: A Unique Approach to Mastering the 11th Step

Part memoir, part practical guide. Written when Peter had sixteen years of sobriety, it makes the Eleventh Step accessible and experiential for people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Endorsed by Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Joan Borysenko and Yogi Amrit Desai, among others, it remains the cornerstone of the Inner Harmony workshop curriculum.

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The New
Medicine

Forthcoming

The New Medicine: Moving Beyond Our Crisis of Perception

Peter’s major new work examines the foundational crisis in how Western medicine perceives human health, and offers a whole-person integrative alternative built on the Theory of Awakening.

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Other writing

Chapters and papers

Chapter“India: The Mother of Love,” in A Blessing in Disguise, pp. 211 to 215.
ChapterCohen, A. J. and Amato, P. P. (2008). “To be happy,” in A Blessing in Disguise. Berkley Publishing.
ChapterAmato, P. P. et al. (2006). “Unveiling the leader within: the power of intentional leadership,” in Leadership Moments. ARC Leadership Group.
PaperSzydlowski, S. and Amato, P. (2017). Nutrition in addiction treatment. Journal of Traditional Medicine and Clinical Naturopathy, 6(2).
PaperAmato, P. and Szydlowski, S. (2016). Spirituality in addiction and mental health: a practical case approach. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 5(6).
PaperSzydlowski, S. and Amato, P. (2016). The role of the recovery coach. Journal of Management Policies and Practices, 3(2).
PaperAmato, P. and Szydlowski, S. (2010). Business strategies applied to an integrative medicine practice: case study research on sustainability. Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, 9(5), 28 to 33.
DissertationAmato, P. (2016). The Theory of Awakening: A Classic Grounded Theory. Saybrook University. ProQuest 10137548.