Around AA - Items of AA Information and Experience
February 1972
By:
M. E. S.
Book Review - 'A Reasonably Happy Man'
Why Couldn't My Doctor Help Me?
August 1970
By:
R. B.
| Rochester, New York
Help of all kinds is needed but first things must be done first
Getting to Know My Brother
Through the program of AA, she found something in common with her brother besides birthright.
The August Issue of Grapevine is Here!
In this month's special section, we feature our best summer reading from our books.
Release from Fear
February 1969
By:
J. V.
| Malawi
The Fifth Step was a giant step in her progress, taking her farther than she realized
Old Buck
March 1962
By:
D. S.
| San Mateo, California
10,000 were under him with only his Higher Power above
Peace Be Still
October 2015
When he feels the urge to make ripples in the pond, he turns to his Higher Power
To chant or not to chant
March 2015
By:
Anne V.
| New York, New York
Is it good for the group? One member says maybe not
O Brother Where Art Thou?
October 2014
By:
Anonymous
They grew apart as they got older and got to drinking. Sobriety brought them back together
Tragedy in the Night
September 2014
By:
Scott T.
| Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
His drive to prove he didn't need AA led to a dangerous turn
Forgiving my Brother
August 2014
By:
John R.
| St. John’s, Newfoundland
In AA we get the wonderful chance to heal and let go of the regrets of our past
Through the Woods
March 2012
By:
Susan W.
| Port Orange, Florida
Her father's death during her first days of sobriety gave her the strength to keep going
The Simple Pleasures
March 2012
By:
Kelly F.
After the turbulence of a drinking life, he appreciates the small things like writing on an April morning
Web Exclusive: Not Too Young
February 2012
By:
Amber M.
| Florence, Kentucky
Alcoholism doesn't discriminate, so why do people in meetings?
Beyond my reach
May 2009
By:
MARK E.
| Lansing, Michigan
A grieving sponsor wonders what he could have done differently
IF YOU DO YOUR PART I'LL DO MINE
April 2009
By:
Doug A.
| Knoxville, Tennessee
A difficult hike reveals a member's Higher Power
From Last Gasp to Gratitude
August 2008
By:
Anonymous
| Phoenix, Arizona
Making good use of disaster
In My Father's Footsteps
June 2006
By:
Harriet S.
| Bismarck, North Dakota
A Lakota builds an AA legacy for his children
Forgiving God
January 2006
By:
Fran J.
| San Rafael, California
When childhood tragedy creates a barrier to faith