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The How It Works Global literature library. Here you’ll find links to books, articles, pamphlets and audio to support your recovery journey.
Essential listening
Two recordings from our history that all members should take the time to listen to.
Newcomers’ starter pack
It can be scary starting something new. Everyone at AA understands your fears and anxiety. The easy to digest AA starter pack offers pamphlets with support and guidance that you can dip in to in your own time and at your own pace.
Essential 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.
Recovery Speakers
A vast treasure trove of audio recording spanning decades, founded by Bill and Arbutus O’Neal of Texas and continued by Mike Fitzpatrick, Recovery Speakers is dedicated to collecting and preserving the audio history of the 12-Step fellowships. We love this incredible collection, and encourage our members to explore it. Here’s a selection on the pioneers of AA to start you off:
“Bill W: A Different Kind of Hero” presented by Mike F. – 6/17/2025
“Dr. Wm. D. Silkworth: The Great Friend of AA” presented by Drew H. – 4/8/2025
“Sister Ignatia: The Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous” presented by Drew H. – 4/1/2025
“A Marriage That Changed The World: Lois and Bill Wilson and the Addiction Recovery Movement” presented by authors Tom Adams & Joy Jones – 2/11/2025
LGBTQ+ resources
Barry L. – Gay & Lesbian Convention. – Minneapolis, MN – 06/29/1985
Barry L. – LGBT Gay AA Speaker – “Living Sober and Thriving”
LGBTQ Alcoholics in AA – Stories from AA members
Neurodiversity and addiction
AA and mental health issues – official AA information
Neurodiversity and alcohol – find out more on the Alcohol Change website
Autism and alcohol – read more on the National Autistic Society website
ADHD and Substance Abuse – read more on the Web MD website
Silkworth.net
An online encyclopaedia for Alcoholics Anonymous history. A comprehensive archive of writings, correspondence and publications covering the entire history of the fellowship.
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.
More AA resources
AA periodicals
AA GB produces two magazines regularly, Share and Service News. Both can be ordered from their website.
Read and listen online
Many AA resources are available as PDFs or audio on the AA website. Here is a selection.
Literature PDFs
We have gathered some of the harder to find PDF versions of AA literature here.
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