The Pleasures of Reading
January 1947
By:
R.E.B.
| Greenwich Village, New York
<emphasis type="italic">Stendhal or The Pursuit of Happiness</emphasis> by Matthew Josephson (Doubleday & Company, Inc., $4)
Sharing My “Gratefuls”
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By:
Bert B.
| Sioux City, Iowa
The trick is being grateful that you are grateful
A Well-Made Bed
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
Gregory C.
| Lawrenceville, New Jersey
A new member learns a few tricks to feel better and gain some self-esteem. And it’s as easy as tucking in his sheets
Keep An Open Mind
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By:
E.O.
| Washingtonville, N.Y.
Struggling to find his Higher Power, he asked for a sign
I Want To Be Happy, Joyous & Free Today
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By:
J.H.
| Lewisburg, Pa.
Happiness, even joy, can be attainable and lasting
“He’s Still Breathing”
August 2024
| Dating & Relationships
By:
Bob B.
| Olympia, Washington
His drinking pushed away the one he loved most. But that didn’t stop him—until it did
I Used To Think I Was In Control
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By:
David R.
| Boulder, CO
He took a tumble but landed on his feet in AA
Turning Point
April 2024
| Happy Birthday Big Book!
By:
Amanda Z.
| Houston, Texas
At six months sober she left the meeting in a huff. Her plan?
Head straight for the liquor store
Head straight for the liquor store
Maybe Next Year
December 2022
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By:
Nancy W.
| Southbury., Conn.
She used to really tie one on at the annual office holiday parties. What now?
Gratitude, Acceptance, Service
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By:
Pat R.
| Santana, KS
Praying for an answer—but in the meantime, putting one foot in front of the other
A Great Big God
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By:
Angie Z.
| Amarillo, TX
Grace, grown out of desperation, blooms in her life
Welcome to Delaware
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Amylynn K.
| Lewes, Del.
Off to the world of retirement I went! Larry and I made our way down from New York. Before we moved, we had visited and gone to a few AA meetings.
Mouth Closed Ears Open
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
By:
Rachel P.
| Oak View, Calif.
The ability to connect with others started by keeping my mouth shut and letting differing opinions and experiences into my consciousness.
The Discovery of Hearing
August 1982
By:
D. K.
| Manhattan, New York
By listening, we can find answers to questions we don't know enough to ask
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment
September 1980
By:
Sharon Johnson
To Liberate Women and Children
Beginnings of Serenity
January 1980
By:
Anonymous
| Malvern, Pennsylvania
AA provided the tools to use soberly, one day at a time
The Enemy Within
February 1979
By:
R. E.
| Gloucester, New Jersey
Her healthy self has an alter ego that really enjoys feeling bad
Try. . .
January 1977
By:
Ed C.
| Union City, New Jersey
To those who are far from perfection, but who make an effort, there come miraculous rewards
The Priceless Present Moment
February 1976
By:
Anonymous
| Ohio
Each day of sober life is a precious gift--make the most of it!
So Now We Are Four
February 1976
By:
D. P.
| Geneva
It takes a little longer when you don't speak the language
Pot Is Not for Me
January 1976
By:
Anonymous
| Old Greenwich, Connecticut
An experimental joint took her right back to that world she didn't want
The Coffee-maker
June 1975
By:
Anonymous
| New Mexico
Deep down inside it feels real good to know you're a part of AA