The Perfect Interview
January 2018
| Sponsorship
By:
Adam A.
| Cordova, Tennessee
Bottle down, tie on, all ready to go. He was going to get this job. He just knew it. So why was everyone staring at him?
Leveled
September 2017
By:
Richard M.
| Dillon, Montana
In prison with 38 years sober, he hit a whole new bottom. Service was the way out
From The Hills Of Arkansas
August 2017
By:
Charles G.
| Evans, Ga.
He clawed his way out of a hardscrabble childhood, but alcohol followed him relentlessly. When he couldn’t drink, yet couldn’t die, he finally surrendered
Dear Manuel
July 2017
By:
Matt S.
| Buffalo Grove, Illinois
For one member, corresponding with an inmate has been a long, wonderful journey
The Strange Mental Blank Spot
July 2017
By:
Louisa P.
| Seattle, Wash.
An alcoholic does battle with the strange mental blank spot that separates her (and all alcoholics) from the rest of humanity
Any Lengths
April 2017
By:
Corliss Burke
| Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
A former Class A Trustee and addiction professional shares about the wonderful ride she and AA have been on for the past 26 years
No More Excuses
April 2017
Seeking to find a solution to the God-shaped void in her soul, she turned to AA and discovered a miraculous new life
One stitch at a time
March 2016
An old-timer finds out it’s never too late to dive back in like a newcomer
Love, Returned
March 2016
With the help of AA, a Navy man gets sober and begins to right wrongs with his family
Me & You & AA
November 2015
Heartbroken after a rough breakup, she dove back into her program and let the Fellowship carry her
The Angriest Newcomer
September 2015
She was desperate to take the edge off, but afraid to go back to her vodka martinis
Traveling to Russia
June 2015
A sober retiree tells of her experiences looking for meetings in St. Petersburg
Man of Many Talents
April 2015
By:
Eric K.
| Crosslake, Minnesota
His ride into AA service has taken some wonderful turns and he's yet to hit the breaks
Temporary Work
March 2015
By:
Debi C.
| Buffalo, New York
After she lost her job because of drinking, she found herself in part time jobs – one of which would ultimately lead her to AA
When the Floodwaters Rise
October 2005
By:
Karen S.
| Manchester, New Hampshire
Whom do you ask for her
A Visitor's Report
July 2001
What Does 'Surrender' Mean?
November 1992
By:
Harry M. Tiebout, M.D.
One of AA's first friends in psychiatry points out "the road beyond the miracle" - From the April 1963 Grapevine
What Does 'Surrender' Mean?
November 1981
By:
Harry M. Tiebout, MD
One of AA's first friends in psychiatry points out the road beyond the miracle - From the April 1963 Grapevine
How AA Came to New Zealand
September 1976
By:
Pat
| Wellington
The story of one man and a book, and of the impact he made on his homeland
Truth
August 1973
By:
J. W.
| Key West, Florida
Do we remain captives of the lie when the truth can set us free?
Three Times I've Come Here
April 1973
By:
Don N.
| Bronx, New York
Now shall we try for lasting recovery?
Alcoholism Is a Lonely Business
May 1970
By:
Anonymous
| Tolovana Park, Oregon
Not just the loneliness of the flesh, but of a soul cut off from God
The Power Is
January 1967
By:
G. P. W.
| San Antonio, Texas
An argument for faith, based on the truth of another invisible, impalpable force
What Does "Surrender" Mean?
April 1963
By:
Harry M. Tiebout, M.D.
One of AA's first friends in psychiatry points out "the road beyond the miracle
Arabian Knights
October 1958
By:
Lyb S.
No flag accompanies this story--nor is the name of the Middle Eastern country of its principal character mentioned--to safeguard his anonymity.