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Prayer & Meditation features 50-plus powerful stories by members of Alcoholics Anonymous about the many ways they pray and meditate in their daily lives.

An integral part of AA recovery is learning to connect spiritually. The stories in this book show how members begin to pray and meditate and then branch out to develop very personal, and often creative, ways to practice. Chapters include: daily routines in recovery, traditional religious practices, activities and exercises, the Serenity Prayer, and connecting with nature and the universe. The book’s largest section is devoted to individual members’ personal techniques and practices. All stories were previously published in Grapevine, the International Journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Great for people in recovery or those who want to explore prayer and meditation.

A collection of encouraging writings from Grapevine magazine that illuminate the varied experiences of belonging to an AA group today

The home group is very much the beating heart of the Alcoholics Anonymous experience. In this volume of contributions to Grapevine, members speak about the importance and joys to be found in having a place that their sobriety considers "home."

With contributions from a diverse array of AA members, The Home Group: Heartbeat of AA offers stories about starting and maintaining a local group, the value of referencing conference-approved literature when gathering, as well as inspiring and sometimes humorous personal tales about service, participation and sharing the Twelve Traditions with peers in environments that are warm and welcoming.

The second collection of essays from Grapevine magazine that speak to emotional sobriety—a powerful concept first described by AA co-founder Bill W.

The editors of Grapevine, the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, have collected more than 40 stories of sober women and men that describe the personal transformations that sobriety can bring when practicing the principles of AA in all aspects of their lives.

In a 1958 article for Grapevine, the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill W. wrote about the ongoing challenges of recovery that he faced long after he stopped drinking, including his struggle with depression. For him, “emotional sobriety” became the next frontier.

In these personal essays from members of the AA Fellowship, you’ll discover what emotional sobriety is all about. To quote from Bill Wilson, “the development of much more real maturity and balance (which is to say, humility)” in all of one’s relations. Many discover that happiness is a by-product of giving without any demand for return; others learn to embrace the present with gratitude so they may claim moments of real peace.

The stories in this collection demonstrate how emotional sobriety is a vital element of recovery from alcoholism or other addictions. These creative, heartfelt insights from a diverse spectrum of sober seekers offer insights that can light the way to your own “quiet place in bright sunshine.”

From Grapevine, the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, inspirational stories about living with and overcoming adversity

All recovering alcoholics have had to deal with adversity in their sobriety: a serious illness, an ugly divorce, the death of a child, the loss of a house to fire or to the bank. Despite the fear, pain or self-pity that arise when tragedy strikes, drinking is not an option.

It’s important to remember that some things are in our power to change; others we have to simply accept. The men and women whose powerful essays were selected for this collection follow both of those paths. Through reflection and meditation, making use of one or more of the Twelve Steps, or working with others, each is able to reckon with the adversity in their lives.

These stories of strength and hope show the diverse ways that AA members use the tools of the program and embrace the Fellowship during tough times.

No Matter What offers comfort and hope to readers—whatever trials and tribulations they face.

From Grapevine, the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, personal stories of applying AA’s Twelve Traditions to everyday life

In this collection of stories from Grapevine magazine, members share their experiences with the core principles contained in AA’s Twelve Traditions.

Born of the trial-and-error nature of the earliest years of the Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship, the book Our Twelve Traditions provides the spiritual—and practical—underpinning for AA’s ongoing adventure of living and working together.

Seen through the eyes of individual members, the stories in this collection offer groups, as well as members, workable solutions to difficult problems.

From AA Grapevine, inspiring stories about how getting sober can lead to a rich, rewarding life.

Fun in Sobriety features 50-plus inspiring stories by members of Alcoholics Anonymous about the many ways they’ve learned to have a good time. Getting sober is not easy, but through taking action and developing a sober network, life can begin to take on new, exciting adventures. The stories in this book show how AA members have enhanced their lives now that they’re sober. Chapters include: travel (road trips, cruises, etc.), outdoor activities (hiking, biking, camping), arts & hobbies (dancing, singing, painting, carpentry), social events (parties, holidays, events) and, of course interesting AA activities and sober events.

Una valiosa antología de historias reales compartidas por miembros hispanohablantes de Alcohólicos Anónimos. Este libro reúne experiencias de hombres y mujeres de distintos países que encontraron una nueva forma de vivir a través del programa de AA.

Cada relato refleja el despertar espiritual, la unidad, el servicio y el poder transformador de la recuperación. Lo Mejor de La Viña II es una herramienta viva de sobriedad que nace del corazón de la Comunidad hispana.

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This book brings together the experiences of men and women from different countries who found a new way of life through the AA program. Lo Mejor de la Viña II is a living tool for sobriety that comes from the heart of the Hispanic community. Each story reflects spiritual awakenings, unity, service, and the transforming power of recovery.

Gratitude is a collection of powerful, personal stories about being thankful. With warmth and humor, the stories, written by AA members, illustrate the many ways the program of recovery can improve one’s perspective to help enjoy each day to the fullest. As members get involved, make new friends and share the message of recovery with others, their lives change for the better. Includes chapters on spirituality, fellowship, family, service, getting through tough times and more. All stories are from Grapevine, the International Journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Great book to start the day. Also makes a wonderful gift.

Personal stories about getting sober in Alcoholics Anonymous, gratitude, improving relationships, seeing the glass as half-full, emotional sobriety, spirituality, friendship, getting through tough times.

From Grapevine, the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, powerful stories of hope and peace

Getting and staying sober in prison can be tough, but it is possible. Free on the Inside features more than 50 essays and letters from members of Alcoholics Anonymous who have experienced AA behind bars—either while serving time, as former inmates, or as outside AA members carrying the message inside through prison groups.

Motivation and inspiration can be found in chapters such as Finding AA in Prison, Staying Sober in Prison, Women Helping One Another in Prison, Working the Twelve Steps, Sponsoring Members in Prison and Carrying the AA Message into Prisons—which has long been an important and fulfilling aspect of service in the Fellowship of AA.

This collection of personal accounts of struggle and triumph, breakdowns and breakthroughs, is a comforting read for incarcerated men and women—and for those who want to help them in their rehabilitation and recovery.