A. A. Digest--

The Brighter Side, Waterloo, Iowa--"This is what we tell beginners; A.A. is served cafeteria style--you may and should help yourself liberally to everything on the menu. You will make some very close new friends. Numerous opportunities for recreation, social activities and sincere advice from those who have been through the mill and won, are offered you. BUT--you must reach for all parts of this program and be anxious to learn and have an open mind on all suggestions, steps and phases. You must look for good things rather than unfavorable factors. You must make your own decision and complete surrender. You must carry out this program primarily for yourself and your own future. If your decision is made to please someone else alone, usually, the program will not succeed."