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The seventh of a new series of articles explaining The Twelve Traditions. . . <lb<emphasis type="italic">"EVERY AA GROUP OUGHT TO BE FULLY SELF-SUPPORTING, DECLINING OUTSIDE CONTRIBUTIONS."</emphasis>

THE IDEA OF CHRIST IN THE GOSPELS OR GOD IN MAN by George Santayana (Charles Scribner's Sons, $2.75)

When a serious operation loomed, his Higher Power helped him face his fears

She craved her favorite watering holes—she even sang in many. Until one day at 50, the lights came on

Sobriety gave her a brand-new relationship, with one who knew her secrets and dreams

Thanks to his sponsor, he found out why there’s a very good reason we do our Fourth Steps on paper

Whoever showed him kindness on the stairs that day helped give this alcoholic another 38 years of life

A young alcoholic with a history of trouble with the law finds help where he least expects it

Once she got a taste of service outside the group, her sobriety took off with a whole new adventure

A retired single mom uses Tradition Seven to find peace with her expectations and resentments about money

The Big Books that once helped her parents now hold a most special place on her shelf

A proposed change at her Step study meeting became a valuable lesson in group conscience

Just as she said yes to be accessibilities chair, her own hearing began to go. What a perfect time to serve

Getting truly sober meant being responsible for a four-legged friend

She’s eager to give back the love she got. But she’s not anyone’s Higher Power