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The books listed here have been used by members of Alcoholic Anonymous and other support groups to find and maintain sobriety, prevent relapse and learn to develop a sober lifestyle. They include the fourth edition of the Big Book, As Bill Sees It, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, and the original 1939 edition of the Big Book.

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Alcoholic Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (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.

The fourth edition includes twenty-four new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in A.A. during the early years of the 21st century. Sixteen stories are retained from the third edition.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

Originally published in 1952, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions is the classic book used by AA members and groups around the world. It lays out the principles by which AA members recover and by which the fellowship functions.

The basic text clarifies the Steps which constitute the AA way of life and the Traditions, by which AA maintains its unity.

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As Bill Sees It

Profound writings of Bill W., one of the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous on a wide variety of subjects, published by A.A. World Service, Inc.

The many and varied topics covered in this book, and the book's cross-reference index, makes it a great source of A.A. meeting topics, as well as a daily reflection resource for those in recovery from alcoholism.

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The Big Book: The Original 1939 Edition

A lifeline to millions worldwide, many have benefited from "The Big Book" and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind Alcoholics Anonymous.

Only this original 1939 edition includes all 29 stories of the program's pioneers, which share the details of their full journey to sobriety, including initial recovery, sometimes followed by relapse, and eventual success.

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Hour to Hour - The First Thirty Days

Let this powerful little book be your constant companion as you take the first steps toward abstinence from alcohol and drugs.

Here are reflections for every single hour of your first month in recovery -- messages of hope, understanding, and experience that point the way. Carry it with you, turn to it when you need guidance and insight, and know that one hour at a time leads to one day at a time...and a new life free from chemical dependency.

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A.A. History

How It Worked

How It Worked is the story of Clarence H Snyder and the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous written by A.A. historian and archivist Mitchell K., a sponsee of Clarence.

The book relates how Clarence started the third-ever A.A. meeting in Cleveland, OH and initiated many practices that have been used through the years by members of Alcoholic Anonymous.

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Writing the Big Book: The Creation of A.A.

Writing the Big Book is the definitive history of how the"Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous was written, edited, and finally brought to press.

Woven together into an exciting narrative, these real-time documents provide an almost week-by-week account of how the book was slowly put together. It is a story that unfolds with many unexpected turns and more than a few revealing departures from the hallowed stories so widely circulated by A.A. members in the past.

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Not God: A History of Alcoholics Anonymous

A fascinating account of the discovery and program of Alcoholics Anonymous, Not God contains anecdotes and excerpts from the diaries, correspondence, and occasional memoirs of AA's early figures.

The most complete history of A.A. ever written, this book is a fast-moving and authoritative account of the discovery and development of the program and fellowship that we know today as Alcoholics Anonymous.

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