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From Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, a collection of inspiring and illuminating articles written for Grapevine magazine

Bill W. was AA Grapevine’s most prolific contributor, having written more than 150 articles, from his first in June 1944 to his last in December 1970. An enthusiastic advocate, he also served for many years as a consulting editor of Grapevine, which started as an eight-page local newsletter and became the principal journal of the Fellowship.

In more than 150 articles, written over a span of twenty-six years, Bill Wilson documented the painstaking process of trial and error that resulted in AA's spiritual principles of recovery, unity, and service, articulating along the way his vision of what the Fellowship could become.

In The Language of the Heart: Bill W.’s Grapevine Writings, readers will find Bill’s initial inspirations for what became the Twelve Traditions, his battles with chronic depression and spiritual pride, memories of an all-night drinking spree, and a vivid description of how he came to organize the Twelve Steps (there were six in the first draft).

For anyone in recovery from alcoholism or addiction, this uplifting and poignant collection provides a view into the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous as well as deep insights on emotional sobriety and personal struggle. Ultimately, The Language of the Heart documents a heartfelt journey that offers foundational knowledge and hope.

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.

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.

The Home Group: Heartbeat of AA, the 30th Anniversary Edition is a collection of previously published stories from AA Grapevine, the International Journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. AA members share moving experiences about the importance and joys of belonging to an AA group. This updated anniversary edition includes extra stories and a brand-new chapter on virtual meetings, showing how members have adapted to meet new challenges. A great way to start an AA meeting.

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.