This Is A.A. - 1954
Title: This Is A.A.
Author: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date: Copyright 1953, Fourth Printing 1954
Publisher: Works Publishing, Inc. (now Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.)
Pages: 23
Description:
This is an early pamphlet titled This Is A.A., issued in 1953 and reprinted in its fourth printing in 1954. Published by Works Publishing, Inc. (which later became Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.), this piece was fully approved by the General Service Conference of A.A.
The pamphlet was written to explain the program of Alcoholics Anonymous to newcomers, family members, and professionals. It provides a clear and concise outline of A.A.’s principles, experience, and approach to recovery. Sections include:
- Who We Are – a look at the men and women of A.A. and their shared experience of alcoholism.
- What We Have Learned About Alcoholism – insights into alcoholism as both a physical compulsion and a mental obsession.
- We Made a Decision – members’ acceptance of powerlessness and the need for honesty.
- Twelve Suggested Steps – an early presentation of the Steps, along with the mottos First Things First, Easy Does It, and Live and Let Live.
- A New Dimension – how sobriety brings new purpose, hope, and fellowship.
The pamphlet closes with information about A.A. literature, service structures, and guidance for those seeking help. It reflects the mid-20th-century effort to define alcoholism as an illness and present A.A. as a viable path of recovery.
Condition:
The pamphlet is in very good condition for its age. The cover shows some light staining and age toning, but the binding is secure and the interior pages are clean, unmarked, and fully legible.
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