Originally Posted by
DesertEyes 
I'm not sure where they got the list we have here on SR.
Not saying this is the original source, although I believe it to be, but the '13 characteristics' included on this site is certainly included in a book by Janet G Woititz, in her (1983 book) 'characteristics of ACOA'.
... Just saying.
Also, I think its in your book list in the stickies.