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Came to Believe

Gathered in this booklet are the heartfelt stories of more than 75 A.A. members from around the world who share what the phrases "Higher Power” and «God as we understood Him» mean to them. The title – the first three words in the second of A.A.’s Twelve Steps – hints at the book’s theme: that recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous is not a destination, but a spiritual journey that takes place over time, while living “life on life’s terms.” 
Sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, but always honest, the stories in Came to Believe present a wide range of perspectives on what spirituality can look like in the context of Alcoholics Anonymous, demonstrating how the A.A. program is best described as “spiritual but not religious.” The rich diversity of voices we hear reflect the infinite number of paths available to those seeking freedom from alcohol. 
From newcomers just finding their way to longtimers seeking new perspectives, A.A. members of all kinds may find in Came To Believe added insight and inspiration to breathe enrich their recovery journey. 
Came to Believe has been approved by the General Service Conference.

As Bill Sees It

Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W. once wrote that this collection of excerpts from his writings was “meant to serve as an aid to individual meditation and a stimulant for group discussion,” and since its publication in 1967 it has done that and more for millions of A.A. members around the world. Hundreds of brief passages – excerpted from the Big Book and other A.A. literature – address the principles of gratitude, spirituality, acceptance and a host of other themes central to living a serene life free from alcohol. With a topical index to point readers to subjects of particular interest, As Bill Sees It is an easy-to-use resource of inspiration, comfort, and humor that provides a sense of belonging for those on the path of recovery. Whether seeking insight on a specific topic or opening the book at random, readers will find that there is always more to discover. The passages are perfect for discussion in group settings or for personal reflection. As Bill Sees It, formerly published asThe A.A. Way of Life, has been approved by the General Service Conference.

Réflexions de Bill

Anonyme

Le cofondateur des Alcooliques anonymes, Bill W., a une fois écrit que cet ensemble d’extraits de ses écrits avaient « pour but d’aider à la méditation individuelle et à stimuler la discussion au sein d’un groupe », et depuis sa publication en 1967, cet ouvrage a aidé des millions de membres des AA du monde entier. Des centaines de passages brefs – extraits du Gros Livre et autres publications des AA – abordent de thèmes tels que la gratitude, la spiritualité, l’acceptation, et d’autres thèmes essentiels à une vie sereine sans alcool. 
Avec un index classé par sujet, qui permet d’orienter les lecteurs vers les sujets qui les intéressent en particulier, le livre des Réflexions de Bill est une ressource facile d’utilisation pour trouver de l’inspiration, du réconfort, de l’humour, et un sens d’appartenance à ceux qui sont sur le chemin du rétablissement. Qu’ils cherchent à être éclairés sur un sujet spécifique ou qu’ils ouvrent le livre au hasard, les lecteurs trouveront qu’il y en a toujours plus à découvrir. Ces passages sont parfaits pour être discutés dans le cadre d’un groupe, ou pour la réflexion individuelle. Réflexions de Bill , ancienne publié sous le titre The A.A. Way of Life (titre anglais) a été approuvé par la Conférence des Services généraux.

Alcohólicos Anónimos llega a su mayoría de edad

Anonimo

Bill W., cofundador de A.A., cuenta la historia del desarrollo de A.A. desde sus comienzos en Nueva York y Akron en los primeros años de la década de los años treinta hasta su difusión y crecimiento en los Estados Unidos y en otros países. Por medio de una multitud de anécdotas y historias personales, vemos representado el poder dramático del programa de recuperación de Doce Pasos de A.A. – un programa singular no solo por su enfoque sobre el tratamiento del alcoholismo sino también por su impacto espiritual e influencia social. 
Bill relata la evolución de los Doce Pasos, las Doce Tradiciones y los Doce Conceptos para el Servicio Mundial —los principios y prácticas que protegen los Tres Legados de Recuperación, Unidad y Servicio de A.A.– y describe cómo en 1955 los miembros fundadores transmitieron a la Comunidad (todos los miembros de A.A.) la responsabilidad de estos Legados. El los capítulos finales de A.A. llega a su mayoría de edad los “amigos de A.A.” de los tiempos pioneros, entre ellos el Dr. Silkworth y el padre Ed Dowling, personas muy influyentes en esos primeros tiempos, comparten sus perspectivas. Con 18 páginas de fotografías de los Archivos Históricos. 
Para los interesados en la historia de A.A. y cómo ha resistido la prueba del tiempo, A.A. llega a su mayoría de edad ofrece una amplia perspectiva sobre el desarrollo de este movimiento pionero. 
A.A. llega a su mayoría de edad ha sido aprobado por la Conferencia de Servicios Generales.

Llegamos a Creer

Anonimo

Reunidas en este librillo aparecen las muy sentidas historias escritas por más de 75 miembros de A.A. de todas partes del mundo que nos cuentan cuál es el significado que las frases “Poder Superior” y “Dios como nosotros Lo concebimos” tienen para ellos. El título —las tres primeras palabras del segundo de los Doce Pasos de Alcohólicos Anónimos— prefigura el tema principal del libro: o sea, que la recuperación en Alcohólicos Anónimos no es un destino sino una odisea espiritual que se desenlaza con el tiempo al vivir la vida “tal como se presente”. 
A veces cómicas, a veces conmovedoras y siempre sinceras, las historias publicadas en Llegamos a creer nos presentan una amplia variedad de perspectivas sobre el aspecto que la espiritualidad puede tomar en el contexto de Alcohólicos Anónimos, y demuestran que el programa de A.A. se describe más precisamente como “espiritual pero no religioso”. La rica diversidad de las voces que oímos representan las innumerables sendas por las que caminan quienes desean ser liberados del alcohol. 
Desde los recién llegados que acaban de orientarse en el programa hasta los veteranos que buscan nuevas perspectivas, los miembros de A.A. de todo tipo pueden descubrir en Llegamos a creer nuevas percepciones e inspiración para enriquecer su viaje de recuperación. 
Llegamos a creer ha sido aprobado por la Conferencia de Servicios Generales.

A.A. in Prison: Inmate to Inmate

Anonymous

Written by and for incarcerated alcoholics, this slim, staple-less volume contains 26 stories by A.A. members who found their way to the Fellowship and got sober while behind bars. All of these individuals reveal how, through the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, they transformed their lives and found serenity despite their surroundings. 
One after the other, these recovering alcoholics – of all ages and all types – share how they came to grasp that no prison is as formidable as active alcoholism. From one story: “It may sound crazy to feel freedom in jail or prison. But that’s exactly what I have. I’ve known more freedom in these past 15 months than in all my 32 years of life.” 
Full of clear-sighted honesty, personal revelations and, most of all, hope in the most challenging circumstances, A.A. in Prison: Inmate to Inmate is a must-have piece of literature for incarcerated alcoholics as well as for the A.A. member engaged in service in correctional facilities. 
A.A. in Prison: Inmate to Inmate has been approved by the General Service Conference.

'Pass It On'

Anonymous

Full of first-person accounts and primary source material, this portrait of Bill W. recounts his journey from Vermont youth to army officer to Wall Street success story to hopeless drunk – until a series of remarkable events leads him to stop drinking and to meet Dr. Bob, with whom he would found Alcoholics Anonymous. We follow Bill through his tireless work for Alcoholics Anonymous: the publishing of the Big Book, the development of the Twelve Traditions, the formation of the General Service Conference. Closing chapters walk us through Bill's final years of challenge and change. With every word documented and every source checked, ‘Pass It On’ is the definitive biography of a fascinating yet enigmatic individual whom we get to know better in these pages. For the A.A. history buff as well as the member simply curious about Bill W., ‘Pass It On’ offers a wealth of information that sheds light on how the unique movement that is Alcoholics Anonymous came to be what it is today. With 39 archival photographs. ‘Pass It On’ is General Service Conference-approved.

Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers

Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous, by its very nature, could not have been founded by one person: its essence is sharing. Bill W. and Dr. Bob are always referred to within A.A. as “co-founders.” Having died in 1950, when A.A. was only 15 years old, the Ohio surgeon may be less well-known than the New York stockbroker, his influence on the whole A.A. program is permanent and profound. Filled with interviews with friends and family, this deeply researched biography follows A.A. co-founder Dr. Bob S. from his New England childhood to his days as a surgeon and father who couldn't stop drinking; to his transformative meeting with Bill W. and the birth of A.A. in Akron; and finally to his untimely death in 1950. Inextricably entwined with Bob’s life, the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous in the Midwest is chronicled along the way. With 26 archival photographs. General Service Conference-approved. 
For A.A. history buffs as well as members curious to know more about the quieter co-founder, Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers offers an inside glimpse into the inspiring life of this complex, compelling character. With 39 archival photographs.
Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers has been approved by the General Service Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Les AA en prison : d’un détenu à l’autre

Anonyme

Écrit par et pour les détenus alcooliques, ce petit volume sans agrafe contient 26 histoires de membres des AA qui ont trouvé le chemin du Mouvement et qui sont devenus abstinents derrière les barreaux. Tous ces individus nous révèlent comment, à travers le programme des Alcooliques anonymes, ils ont transformé leurs vies et trouvé la sérénité malgré leur environnement. 
L’un après l’autre, ces alcooliques en rétablissement – de tous les âges et de tous les types – partagent comment ils ont compris qu’aucune prison n’était aussi terrible que celle de l’alcoolisme actif. Une histoire nous dit : « Il peut sembler étrange de se sentir libre en prison. C’est pourtant ce que je ressens. J’ai connu plus de liberté au cours des 15 derniers mois qu’au cours de mes 32 années de vie. » 
Plein de franche honnêteté, de révélations personnelles, et par-dessus tout, d’espoir au cœur de circonstances des plus difficiles, Les AA en prison : d’un détenu à l’autre, est une publication importante pour les alcooliques détenus ainsi que pour les membres des AA engagés dans le service au sein des établissements correctionnels. 
Les AA en prison : d’un détenu à l’autre a été approuvé par la Conférence des Services généraux des Alcooliques anonymes.

Experience, Strength and Hope

Anonymous

Co-founder Bill W. was keenly aware of the importance of personal stories, writing, “The story section of the Big Book … is our principal means of identifying with the reader outside of A.A., it is the written equivalent of hearing speakers at an A.A. meeting; it is our show window of the results.” 
Experience, Strength and Hope offers back to the A.A. Fellowship the candor, wisdom and wit of 56 members whose stories are no longer available in the fourth edition of Alcoholics Anonymous. With each edition, new stories were added to reflect A.A.’s changing membership, while others had to be dropped. Numerous requests from A.A. members led to the publication of this book, where now can be found such classics as “A Feminine Victory,” written by one of A.A.’s very first female members, and “The Car Smasher,” by “A.A. Number 3” – third after the co-founders themselves. 
A.A. membership continues to grow and change, but the voices contained here will never be outdated. From poignant accounts of sorrow and loss to more raucous tales laced with deprecating humor, this collection of stories offer today’s A.A. members the timeless gift of experience, strength and hope. 
Experience, Strength and Hope has been approved by the General Service Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous.