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All the proof I needed

September 2016

No way out

September 2016
He escaped a troubled childhood by joining the army. But he couldn’t escape the bottle

Listening for 50 years

September 2016
In 1965, an old-timer heard the bartender say last call. Five decades later, he’s still using his ears

Seemingly effortless

September 2016
Stranded on an island in Alaska, a member looks up, says a prayer and lets a little joy take flight

One Last Time

September 2016
The suit he bought in early sobriety has seen many occasions. This one is dear to his heart

What I Do Owe

September 2016
Abandoned by a skid row father, a son struggles to make amends to him

The Lost Commandments, the Dictionary, and AA

November 1986
An excerpt from his opening address to AA's Fourth General Service Conference - From the June 1954 Grapevine

Switch to Another Channel

May 1971
Must we always dwell on the worst that can happen rather than the best?

Let's Talk About Material Things

May 1971
It's true that money doesn't buy happiness but we do have responsibilities in this world

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