The “Big Book,” Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism (also known as the Big Book in recovery circles) sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, first published in 1953, explains the 24 basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and how they can be applied to our lives. The book dedicates a chapter to each step and tradition, provides a detailed interpretation of these principles and explains how they can be used in personal recovery and in organizing groups.
Daily Reflections
This is a book of reflections by A.A members for A.A members.
It is a collection of reflections that moves through the calendar year-one day at a time. Each page contains a reflection on a quotation from A.A Conference-approved literature.
Came to Believe
Came To Believe is collection of stories by A.A members who write about what the phrase “spiritual awakening” means to them. Over 75 AA members from all over the world describe the wide diversity of convictions implied in “God as we understood Him.”
As Bill Sees It
Selected writings from the co-founder of A.A touch nearly every aspect of A.A’s way of life. An aid to individual meditation and a stimulant to group discussion, As Bill Sees It contains 332 short writings with topics indexed for quick access.
Living Sober
Living Sober is an extremely informative book which does not offer a plan for getting sober but does offer us sound advice about how to stay sober. Basic, essential information from Alcoholics Anonymous, for Alcoholics. As the book states, “Anyone can get sober. . .the trick is to live sober.”
