My father's example
October 2009
By:
ERIC R.
| Madison, Ala.
He knew he'd never be an alcoholic like his dad
Step Four: Where's My Rocket?
April 2005
By:
Steve K.
| New York, New York
Practicing the program in a practical way
Knute and Me
April 2000
By:
Leila M.
| San Diego, California
Memories of a healed marriage and early AA from the wife of an AA member. Leila M. is now ninety years old.
How About a Group Inventory?
November 1990
By:
Anonymous
| Scarsdale, New York
From the August 1956 Grapevine
Speaking From the Heart
December 1965
By:
G. N. G.
| Manhattan, New York
A fairly new AA, who is an "old pro" lecturer, asks: Why are AA speakers all so good?
The Iron of Humility
November 1965
By:
Anon.
A priest reflects on his death-struggle with personal pride. He found a release through AA
From the Grass Roots
May 1956
AA at Work. . .or at Leisure
July 1953
By:
Bob
| Troy, New York
The Grapevine is publishing the following article as "one man's opinion," in the belief that the general subject of friendship for "visiting firemen" (on or off the beam) is a matter of importance and interest to the Fellowship as a whole. We invite comme
I've Never Quit Being Active
November 1999
By:
C.H.S.
| St. Petersburg, Florida
The author of "Home Brewmeister" asserted that in this life-changing program, the growth process never ends. - From the November 1968 Grapevine
The View from Here: - Each Month a Group of Past Delegates to the General Service Conference Will Talk About the Traditions
August 1996
By:
Boyce B.
| Brooklyn, New York
Who's in Charge?
When Are We Ready?
March 1994
By:
Anonymous
| Cleveland, Ohio
Tradition Three - The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Tradition Two
February 1992
By:
Bill W.
For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority--a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. - from the January 1948 Grapevine