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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

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Librarian's Note: This is an alternate-cover edition for ISBN 0916856011 / 9780916856014

Originally published in 1952, this classic book is used by A.A. members and groups around the world. Bill W.'s 24 essays on the Steps and the Traditions discuss the principles by which A.A. members recover and by which the fellowship functions. The basic text clarifies the Steps which constitute the A.A. way of life and the Traditions, by which A.A. maintains its unity.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1,1952

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192 pages, Hardcover
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February 10, 2002 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
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Alpheata
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April 17,2025
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More helpful than the big book in some circumstances. Especially if you are not coming into recovery for the first time but returning from a relapse/or multiple years of relapse. Much more inspired by personality psychology and humanist philosophy than the New Thought inspired big book. This is Jnana yoga for the recovering mind. Much more to reflect on in here than the supposed MUST Do's of the big book.
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deathmailrock
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April 17,2025
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I originally read this book unsure of what it would amount to. It was definitely a difficult read especially compared to the usual books I read. The premise of this book was exactly what the title outlined it wen't into detail about the twelve steps and twelve traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.To me this book was quite repetitive with in each step and tradition. It also wasn't extremely relatable. Like this excerpt,"How he does cherish the thought that man, risen so majestically from a single cell in the primordial ooze, is the spearhead of evolution and therefore the only god that his universe knows!" This may apply to many, but understood by few. Out of the thousands of AA members out there there is bound to be few who are completely lost after reading this. I know it was difficult to wrap my head around and I have met addicts younger and/or less educated then myself. This gets me. Why make something so abstract and strenuous if some beginning the program are unable to uphold a job never the less decipher something this confusing. Now towards the end I felt this book was written from a slightly sexist point of view. I won't get into that though because the book was written early 1950's. Overall I found it interesting if you are a person invested in understanding this topic I would very much so recommend it. It is the only program by far that has saved so many from possible death.
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etione
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This works if you are honest with yourself and work the program
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SO glad I listened to this! Recommended by a dear family member. I find in it truths that have settled in my mind, truths I have known from my Christian and human life, and truths I am still mulling as they descend upon me, fresh and new. I am so grateful to be learning about addiction and healing, and to have learned from these pioneers in the field. I know 12 steps isn't for everyone, but it sure has helped a lot of people. And now I understand why.
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