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Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

You've heard about the Jack Alexander article all your AA life. . . But have you ever read it?

Fifth in a series of articles on authors of Big Book stories

A longtimer recalls the time he had four months sober and was rescued by AA on a Caribbean cruise

Alcohol closed the door to self-realization. Acceptance became the key that opened it

How would she ever find this Higher Power they talked about? Luckily, her sponsor urged her to go outside

Her home group gave this faltering newcomer a “precious gift” that set her on the path to sobriety

As a beginner, facing his desire to drink taught him a sobriety-long lesson

He got sober young, but he needed a “second surrender” moment in his beloved home group

The kindness kept her coming, but it was the members who told her the truth that saved her life

After a traumatic accident, the spirit of the Fellowship keeps her going

His problems felt insurmountable—until he realized what his problem really was

Even in a pandemic, she got sober, connected, traveled the world and made a host of new friends

Her struggle to do her Sixth Step at the water’s edge leads to a wonderful experience with prayer