Looking for a good book on AA - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

gordano · 04-25-2012, 05:04 AM

I have bought several books recently on Rational Recovery, SMART Recovery, SOS, but I wanted to get one on AA. I am trying to do my research on as many sober recover methods as possible, however, I don't have one on AA yet. Any suggestions?

sugarbear1 · 04-25-2012, 11:01 AM

Alcoholics Anonymous (found online and online in an audio version)

Dr. Bob and the Good Old Timers (Bob's story--co-founder)

Pass It On (Bill W.'s story--co-founder)

Not-God, A History of Alcoholics Anonymous by Ernest Kurtz (a dry read as it was a dissertation, but full of good history)

Experience, Strength & Hope (stories of alcoholics who recovered through AA)

Twelve & Twelve (written about 15 years after the AA book--about the 12 steps and 12 traditions of AA)

AA Comes Of Age

Daily Reflections (daily meditations also found in the 12 step section on here)

As Bill Sees It (more daily meditations)

SoberInFlorida · 06-28-2012, 10:28 PM

I recently found a new revision of the Big Book on Nook, called the EZ Big Book of AA. It's a paragraph by revision of the 1939 original--same content but updated language. Much easier to digest. The author is Anonymous. It's not an official AA book (with World Service Office approval).

tomsteve · 06-28-2012, 10:57 PM

all the books sugarbear posted i have read and they are all awesome.

CarolD · 06-29-2012, 07:45 PM

SoberInFlorida...Welcome to SR...

spryte · 08-20-2012, 08:40 PM

Here is an article on AA - I haven't read it yet - I don't know if it's fit to eat!

Secret of AA: After 75 Years, We Don't Know How It Works | Wired Magazine | Wired.com

04-25-2012, 05:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
gordano Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 164	Looking for a good book on AA I have bought several books recently on Rational Recovery, SMART Recovery, SOS, but I wanted to get one on AA. I am trying to do my research on as many sober recover methods as possible, however, I don't have one on AA yet. Any suggestions?

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sugarbear1 ~sb Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MD Posts: 9,761	Alcoholics Anonymous (found online and online in an audio version) Dr. Bob and the Good Old Timers (Bob's story--co-founder) Pass It On (Bill W.'s story--co-founder) Not-God, A History of Alcoholics Anonymous by Ernest Kurtz (a dry read as it was a dissertation, but full of good history) Experience, Strength & Hope (stories of alcoholics who recovered through AA) Twelve & Twelve (written about 15 years after the AA book--about the 12 steps and 12 traditions of AA) AA Comes Of Age Daily Reflections (daily meditations also found in the 12 step section on here) As Bill Sees It (more daily meditations) __________________ Someday everything will all make sense. For now, laugh at confusion, smile through tears, & remind yourself that everything happens for a reason. All Big Book quotes are from the first edition. Linked with the permission of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

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tomsteve Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: northern michigan. not the U.P. Posts: 2,859	all the books sugarbear posted i have read and they are all awesome. __________________ all big book quotes from 1st edition

06-29-2012, 07:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
CarolD Forward we go...side by side Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 37,601	SoberInFlorida...Welcome to SR... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

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SoberInFlorida Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 4	I recently found a new revision of the Big Book on Nook, called the EZ Big Book of AA. It's a paragraph by revision of the 1939 original--same content but updated language. Much easier to digest. The author is Anonymous. It's not an official AA book (with World Service Office approval).

08-20-2012, 08:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
spryte Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 832 Blog Entries: 58	Here is an article on AA - I haven't read it yet - I don't know if it's fit to eat! Secret of AA: After 75 Years, We Don't Know How It Works \| Wired Magazine \| Wired.com

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