Reflections On Freedom
May 2007
By:
Bo C.
| Columbus, Ohio
A drunk looks back on the smoldering remains of the past and the firm terrain of the present
A Far Cry From Home
December 2006
By:
Jim M.
| West Park, New York
On his own in China, a member finds AA
Sk8ing Through Life
September 2005
By:
Baxter J.
| Sacramento, California
A skateboarder takes on a monster ramp with the help of the Steps
The End of the Road
August 2004
By:
Patti W.
| Ogden, Utah
Carrying the message into the back country of Alaska
Marriage--Drunk and Sober
February 2003
By:
Jan and Fran P.
| Spokane, Washington
They found the true meaning of love and marriage
Shoeless
January 2003
By:
K. D.
| Lynnwood, Washington
In him, he saw his own face. In him, he saw his own hopelessness.
Lingering Moments of Truth - Part Two
May 2000
By:
Jim B.
| Pine Hill, New York
(Continued from the April 2000 issue)
ENGLISH
October 1961
By:
Anonymous
| Transvaal
In the language of the Bantu, drink is a tyrant, compelling its slaves to do its bidding
Let's Be Friendly With Our Friends. . .
June 1960
Psychiatry and AA can work together, as this professional writer's story shows
From the Vintage Years
July 1958
A Sampling of the First Anniversary Issue: <emphasis type="italic">July 1945</emphasis>
Twelve Steps and the Older Member
December 1955
By:
J. E.
| Bloomington, Indiana
Step Nine: Made direct amends to such people whenever possible except when to do so would injure them or others
I LIKED THE MEDICINE
March 1953
By:
D. A. S.
| Frederickton, New Brunswick
You have to live it, feel it, suffer it before you know it. . .and you have to admit it before you can recover.