AA Literature
Literature published by A.A. World Services, Inc. is a resource for the recovering alcoholic and for anyone who wants to find out about Alcoholics Anonymous, its history and how it works. General Service Conference-approved literature reflects the group conscience of the Fellowship of A.A. and includes the book Alcoholics Anonymous (affectionately known by members as the Big Book); Daily Reflections, a compilation of spiritual reflections contributed by members; books written by one of A.A.’s co-founders (such as Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions and As Bill Sees It); and a wide variety of pamphlets and booklets that deal with the Three Legacies of Alcoholics Anonymous: Recovery, Unity and Service. A.A.W.S. publishes literature in three languages, English, Spanish and French, which reflect the three primary languages spoken in the General Service Conference structure of the United States and Canada. We also publish and license translations of the Big Book and other literature in languages and countries around the world, much of which is available in the literature catalog published by A.A. World Services, Inc.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Fourth edition (2001) of the Big Book, basic text of A.A. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Chapters describing the A.A. recovery program remain unchanged. New stories have been added to the personal histories.
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Bill W.’s 24 essays on the Steps and the Traditions discuss the principles of individual recovery and group unity.
Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age
Bill W. tells how A.A. started, how the Steps and Traditions evolved, and how the A.A. Fellowship grew and spread overseas.
Came to Believe
A 120-page collection of stories by A.A. members who write about what the phrase "spiritual awakening" means to them.
Daily Reflections
A Book of Reflections by A.A. Members for A.A. Members.
Living Sober
This practical 90-page booklet demonstrates through simple example how A.A. members throughout the world live and stay sober one day at a time.