Literature
The basic text with A.A. program of of recovery
Alcoholic Anonymous - "Big Book"
provides a short meditation or reflection for each day of the year, based on quotations from AA literature. It is designed to help members think about and apply spiritual principles in their daily lives as part of ongoing recovery.
Daily Reflections
"The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking"
Tradition Three
What is the principle that corresponds to Step 12?
Service
What does D.C.M. stand for?
district committee member
A series of essays on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions by Bill W., in multiple formats.
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
(def. from the The A.A. Service Manual)
Often referred to as "our meeting in print," This literature is a monthly pocket-size literature published for A.A. members and friends who seek further sharing of A.A. experience.
A.A. Grapevine Magazine
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.
Tradition Twelve
What step does the principle "Hope" correspond to?
2
What service position is held by an AA member who acts as a connection between their home group and the larger AA service network (represents the conscience of the group)?
G.S.R. stands for General Service Representative
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.
Living Sober
What are the guidelines that offer a set of spiritual and practical principles for governing AA as an organization, helping it stay focused on its primary purpose of providing a free and always-available haven for anyone seeking sobriety?
Twelve Traditions
What is Tradition Seven?
"Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions."
What step does the principle "Brotherly Love" correspond to?
Step 8
When were the "Twelve Concepts for World Service" written?
1962
What book is about the life story of the Fellowship's co-founder interwoven with recollections of early A.A. in the Midwest?
Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers
a book published by Alcoholics Anonymous that is a collection of writings by Bill W., originally published in the AA Grapevine. It includes essays, articles, and reflections that express the spiritual principles, philosophy, and early development of AA, offering insight into the fellowship’s values and approach to recovery.
The Language of the Heart - Bill W's Grapevine Writings
Which tradition does this quote come from, "THIS Tradition is packed with meaning. For A.A. is really saying to every serious drinker, “You are an A.A. member if you say so. You can declare yourself in; nobody can keep you out. No matter who you are, no matter how low you've gone, no matter how grave your emotional complications —even your crimes—we still can't deny you A.A."
Tradition Three
page 139
What is the principle that corresponds to Step 6?
willingness
Who wrote the "Twelve Concepts for World Service"?
Bill W.
biography published by Alcoholics Anonymous. It tells the life story of Bill W., co-founder of AA, and traces how the message of recovery spread from a small beginning to a worldwide fellowship, highlighting key events, people, and milestones in AA’s growth.
'Pass It On' The Story of Bill Wilson and how the A.A. message reached the world
book published by Alcoholics Anonymous and written by Bill W. It tells the story of AA’s development during its early years (roughly 1935–1955), describing how the fellowship grew, organized itself, and established its Traditions and service structure, while staying true to its primary purpose of helping alcoholics recover.
Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age
“Each member of Alcoholics Anonymous is but a small part of a great whole. A.A. must continue to live or most of us will surely die. Hence our common welfare comes first. But individual welfare follows close afterward.”
Tradition One - Long Form
Name two of the “Four Absolutes” principles that were carried over from the Oxford Group.
The Four Absolutes are:
what electoral procedure does Alcoholics Anonymous use for election of delegates?
Third Legacy Procedure
This procedure is designed to ensure both majority support and minority voice