Here and Now
September 1973
By:
D. H. R.
| Ridgefield, Connecticut
In fantasies of wonders to come, we often lose the joy of this moment's reality
Walk in with Him
July 1973
By:
Anonymous
| Massachusetts
This wife finds that a husband seeking recovery needs her by his side
At a Meeting of Doctors' Wives. . .
July 1970
By:
Anonymous
| Southern California
The message she heard lay dormant for years. . .but when the time was right it came alive
A Big Book is Born
In a 1954 speech in Texas, our co-founder Bill W. recalls the early days of our book
The Truth in the Myth
August 1969
By:
Ray Stratton
| Fort Supply, Oklahoma
A long-time (nonalcoholic) friend of AA examines the saying "Only an alcoholic can help an alcoholic
Second Chance
March 1969
By:
Leo
An AA just can't share the benefits of the program without increasing his own
You Can Carry the Message on the Job
April 1968
By:
K. R.
| Liberal, Kansas
This AA cooperated with his progressive firm in helping fellow employees start sober living
Homing Device for the Inner Man
March 1967
By:
T. P., Jr.
| Hankins, New York
<emphasis type="italic">The author suggests taking this "continuing" Step in three ways </emphasis> <lbStep Discussion<lbStep Ten: Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
That Was the Life That Was
December 1966
By:
T. M.
| Kew Gardens, New York
He couldn't find the $27,000 he won at the track but the search led to AA
One Day Twenty-six Years Ago. . .
October 1966
By:
E. S.
| Brooklyn, New York
THE OLD 24TH STREET CLUBHOUSE
Bullets & Bottles
October 2024
| CPC: Cooperation with the Professional Community
By:
Ernie G.
| Evansville, Indiana
After a rocky start, a young Army guy gets sober. Now he’s heading to Iraq. His mission: to help others
Fishing Heaven
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Steve G.
| Rockville, Maryland
Whether it’s the lessons we get to learn or the love we give, living life sober is the big catch
Reporting for Duty
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
George W.
| Louisville, Ky.
He thought his long, distinguished service career was over. Turns out he had more giving back to do
I want my mum back
May 2019
| Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
By:
Christine B.
| Kirwan, Queensland
In the depths of her drinking, she could not face the ones she loved most. Now she’s back in their lives
No Going Back
September 2017
By:
Stephanie B.
| Albany, New York
After a long, difficult drive, she finally reached the ocean. This time, she was determined to change
Mother's Day
May 2016
A once-drunken daughter takes her mom a special gift and ends up getting one herself
Breaking Through the Denial
January 2014
By:
M.E.
| Rocky Hill, New Jersey
It took several false starts in AA before he understood powerless
Back from Near Death
August 2011
By:
Sharon J.
| Los Angeles, California
While waiting for a transplant, an alcoholic suffering from cirrhosis gets sober and begins a new life
The Moon in Gemini
June 2011
By:
Patty A.
She came to one night lying face down on the ground and knew that something had to change
A Family Nightmare
April 2006
By:
Laurie R.
| Mayhill, New Mexico
Alcoholism attacked one generation after another
The Only Faith You Need
February 2004
By:
Michael B.
| Atlanta, Georgia
An agnostic's adventure with the God thing
The Doors Of Service
April 2003