Literature
Links to How it Works and Alcoholics Anonymous literature
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The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
Known as the "Big Book," the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people recover from alcoholism since the first edition appeared in 1939. Chapters describing the A.A. recovery program — the original Twelve Steps — and the personal histories of A.A.'s co-founders remain unchanged since the original, while new stories have been added to the personal histories with each edition.
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How It Works Daily Reader
This textbook acts as a comprehensive guide for the How It Works program, designed to assist individuals on their path to addiction recovery. It features daily readings from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous for members attending meetings.
Additionally, the book includes the history of the How It Works program and a guide to the meeting format, offering essential insights for both newcomers and seasoned participants. By consolidating these resources, it facilitates easier engagement and a more effective recovery experience.
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How It Works Global Step Workbook
This workbook acts as a companion to the How It Works Global program, designed to assist individuals on their path to recovery from alcolohism and addiction.
Members of the group can use this workbook during their progress through the How It Works application of the Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps of recovery, as a printed version of the worksheets used in group meetings.
It also features the readings and meditations used in the daily HIWG meetings, all part of our structured approach to recovery.
Alcoholics Anonymous literature
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Large print Big Book
The Fourth Edition of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous in large print.
Also useful for those who wish to write notes or annotate their copy.
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Plain Language Big Book
The Plain Language Big Book is a tool to help readers understand the book ‘Alcoholics Anonymous’ and has been written to present the original ideas and same spiritual message of the Big Book ‘Alcoholics Anonymous’ in simpler language. It covers the core content of what is the “abridged version” (the edition without personal stories) of the original Big Book.
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Living Sober
This practical booklet demonstrates through simple examples how A.A. members throughout the world live and stay away from that "first drink" one day at a time. It covers topics such as attending events where alcohol is served, relationships in sobriety and much more.
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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions explains the 24 basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Known as the "Twelve and Twelve,” the book dedicates a chapter to each Step and each Tradition. Chapters provide an interpretation of these principles for personal recovery and the organization of the group.
AA periodicals
Share magazine
Share is a monthly AA Fellowship magazine, written by alcoholics for alcoholics, and is also known as their ‘meeting between meetings’. It’s great to have on hand when you can’t get to a meeting, are travelling, or just have a spare moment to read.
Copies are available for purchase at in-person meetings but you can also have it sent to you each month from the General Service Office in York or buy individual electronic copies to download.
AA Service News
AA Service News is a quarterly publication on our activities and events. It is useful for AA members who are interested in or involved in service work.
If you have questions, comments or contributions for Service News, email editor.aasn@aamail.org
Download the latest issue and past copies on the AA UK website using the link below.
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