RECOVERY BOOKS and PAMPHLETS
| 1st edition of the Big Book including the original stories. Jim Burwell who was there when it was written said by 1958, eight of the original authors of stories in the back of the book had committed suicide. | Open... |
| The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous in searchable format. | Open... |
| The Big Book Preface through Dr. Bob's Nightmare + Appendices in searchable PDF format | Open... |
| REMAKING A MAN by Courtenay Baylor Roland Hazard was under Baylor's care when he got sober in 1934 later to pass the message on to Bill Wilson through Ebby Thatcher. |
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| Common Sense of Drinking by Peabody...An associate of Courtnay Baylor | Open... |
| William James Varieties of Religious Experience | Open... |
TRANSCRIPTS
| From Dr. Bob's brief remarks on Sunday, July 3, 1950, at the First International A.A. Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. |
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| Transcript of Dr. Bob's talk in Detroit | Open... |
HISTORICAL PAPERS
| Research on Rowland Hazard - Various sources | Open... |
| William D. Silkworth's article on Approach to Alcoholism | Open... |
| William D. Silkworth's article on Prevention of Alcoholism | Open... |
| William D. Silkworth's article on The Allergy Theory | Open... |
| Griffin v Coughlin - Supreme Court Rules AA a Religion. Read the courts opinion. AA, of course, had no opinion on the case. Amazing. | Open... |
| Hazelden Project MATCH: A Study of Alcoholism Treatment Approaches. "There were no significant differences across treatment approaches during and after treatment; patients in all treatment groups reported considerable reduction in drinking." | Open... |
| Herbert Spencer misquote in the Big Book: "The Survival of a Fitting Quotation" by Michael StGeorge (StGeorge also states: "In his Varieties of Religious Experience , William James never uses the terms 'educational variety' or even 'educational' to describe a religious experience. He does however admit 'gradual' experiences of conversion.") |
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| Chuck C Congressional Testimonial 9/27/1969 - "It is defined as a disease of twofold nature, an allergy of the body coupled with an obsession of the mind. However, most of us, or many of us, think that there is a third factor. We think it's a living problem." | Open... |
| Lois Wilson Obit from Box 459, Winter 1988 (Excerpt) - "Lois Burnham Wilson — beloved Lois W. to millions of A.A.s and Al-Anons, and widow of A.A. co-founder Bill W. — died peacefully on October 5, 1988, at the age of 97." | Open... |
VIDEO
| "Pleasure Unwoven" (2009) Addiction -- Dr. Kevin McCauley On YouTube |
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| "Steps 8 and 9" (2018) Dana R and Damon E 41st Allatoona Roundup |
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OTHER
| AA Timeline: From 1842 to 2010 with the Year, Day and the Event. | Open... |
| 147 Promises listed in the Big Book. There are also the Bedevilments (p.52) that promises what happens if an alcoholic drinks. | Open... |
| Ways the Big Book Describes Sobriety | Download Spreadsheet View Online |
| The Spirit of AA - Willie B. | Open... |
| Levels of Silence excerpt from A Monk In The World: Cultivating a Spiritual Life by Wayne Teasdale | Open... |
| Alan Watts - Goal Of All Spiritual Journeys | Open... |
| Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman (soul food) | Open... |
| Sandy B's Reading List by Sandy B of Tampa, FL 2008 | Open... |
| 12 Step Study Guide by Garnet W - May 2022 Version | Open... |