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Bill W.'s letters declining an honorary degree, unpublished in his lifetime, set an example of personal humility for AA today and tomorrow - From the February 1978 Grapevine

Bill's letters declining an honorary degree, unpublished in his lifetime, set an example of personal humility for AA today and tomorrow

The author says: "AA's Twelve Traditions have, in my experience, often proved vital in keeping me sober, and helpful otherwise in all my affairs." This is the first of a series of articles sharing that experience.

For three years, all she had was a Big Book and a willing cellmate. Then one day, when the pandemic ended, she heard a call for meetings

Lucky to be back after six years, she was determined to get the help she needed, and this was her guy

Even while drinking, a spiritual life carried her forward. AA did the rest

From pay phones to cassette tapes to virtual meetings, she’s still happily doing whatever it takes

She found “the possibility of a God I could trust” in the unlikeliest of places

Once he understood the true meaning of service, “beyond my wildest dreams” was no just a phrase to him

After 50 years, she’s curious to find the man who kept the doors open so she could find us

You never know when you’ll need a little help staying sober on the road

A pilot gets sober and watches her life really take off

AA buddies fly to the rescue when a member’s son reaches out

A member discusses the Traditions and special interest groups

N.Y. committee members draw other young people into service by attraction