This book brings together a series of short discussions from various authors who interpret the Twelve Steps. The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous form the cornerstone of one of the most effective programs for recovery from alcoholism. The steps have also been successfully adapted for use in the treatment of many other dependencies. This book brings together for the first time a series of short discussions that interpret each of the Twelve Steps--from the admission of individual powerlessness over alcohol that occurs in Step One, to the moral inventory of Step Four and the spiritual awakening of Step Twelve.Each discussion has a separate author, demonstrating the diversity of voices that is at the heart of AA, and each author provides insights that keep the steps fresh and meaningful, whether they've been read once or a hundred times.
This basic text for AA members and groups around the world lays out the principles by which members recover and by which the fellowship functions.
The basic text for Alcoholics Anonymous.
Offers information on understanding and applying the steps in everyday life and interprets the principles behind the AA program
This concise handbook makes the Steps easier to understand and more accessible than ever before.
As Elena says, “My sexuality is feeling comfortable being a woman and not feeling afraid to be all the person I am ... When we begin to feel comfortable with our inner sense of sexuality—our feelings, wants, needs, preferences—we then ...
The book overturns the long-held belief that Jung distrusted groups.
This is a book of reflections by A.A. members for A.A. members.
There is also an appendix offering a scientific understanding of addiction by Professor David Nutt. This 3rd edition includes the author's recovery story as a preface to the interpretations.
"Like Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon has three Legacies: recovery, unity, and service.
In US of AA, Miller shares the never-before-told story of how in the aftermath of prohibition America's top scientists helped launch a movement that would give rise to a multi-million-dollar treatment industry and a new government agency ...