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Anonymity: Public Figures in Recovery

Explore the intriguing history of public figures in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and how their treatment of anonymity impacted AA's reputation ...
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From Secrecy to Spirituality: Anonymity in AA

Historical reasons and evolution of anonymity in AA ...
The Crown Jewel of the 12-Step Program: Discover the Power of Making Amends

The Crown Jewel of the 12-Step Program: Discover the Power of Making Amends

Making amends is more than just restitution; it's a Crown Jewel of the 12-Step Program. Discover the many benefits of ...
Forgiveness: A Spiritual Virtue and Practical Tool

Forgiveness: A Spiritual Virtue and Practical Tool

Discover the power of forgiveness with the Emmet Fox Forgiveness App. Use this simple and effective formula to let go ...
Old Timers Don't Always Agree

Old Timers Don’t Always Agree

Spiritual awakenings can be powerful, but it's not always a "once and done" experience! Hear how one AA found his ...
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Bill W Essay

Bill W's classic essay, The Final Frontier: Emotional Sobriety has been added to Andy C's library, where you can download ...
Making Amends Pays a Karmic Debt

Making Amends Pays a Karmic Debt

The question over coffee with a group of AAs was: Why are amends so important in the AA Program? ...
What is humility?

What is humility?

Plaques and signs are good reminders of important ‘notes to self,’ they were used in ancient times and are still ...
Our AA Symbol—Part Two

Our AA Symbol—Part Two

In my last blog post, I quoted an AA sister who provided two interpretations of our AA symbol, the triangle ...
Our AA Symbol — Part 1

Our AA Symbol — Part 1

Our AA symbol, a triangle bounded by a circle, has a rich and deep history. At a recent meeting, we ...
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Free ebook

Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a free ebook of several talks given by Henry Drummond, including his classic, ...
From Frank Amos and his report to John Rockefeller in 1938

From Frank Amos and his report to John Rockefeller in 1938

Dr. Bob worked with thousands of drunks in Akron. But, after spending as much as 4 or 6 hours with ...
Hanging by a Thread in Akron

Hanging by a Thread in Akron

Every AA knows the thread of coincidences that led to the famous conversation between Ebby T. and Bill W. How ...
Origin of the Third Tradition

Origin of the Third Tradition

This recording from 1985 in Montreal is a beautiful and short story of our Tradition #3, how it came to ...
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