A.A. 44 Questions and Answers - Pamphlet - Sixth Printing from 1956
Title: 44 Questions and Answers About the Program of Recovery from Alcoholism
Publisher: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc. (formerly Works Publishing, Inc.)
Copyright: October 1952
Printing: Sixth Printing, 1956
Issued by: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc., sole publishing agency of the Society of Alcoholics Anonymous. Approved by the General Service Conference of A.A.
Description:
This vintage pamphlet, 44 Questions and Answers About the Program of Recovery from Alcoholism, is one of the most widely circulated and influential early pieces of A.A. literature. First copyrighted in 1952, this particular copy is from the Sixth Printing, December 1956, and was issued under the imprint of Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.
The pamphlet provides clear, concise answers to the most frequently asked questions about A.A., including:
- Why is A.A. interested in problem drinkers?
- Can’t an A.A. member drink even beer?
- What are “slips”?
- How do A.A.s maintain sobriety?
The material reflects the early efforts of the General Service Conference to provide members and the public with authoritative information about Alcoholics Anonymous, approved and distributed directly through A.A.’s publishing arm.
Physical Description:
Format: Pamphlet, staple-bound
Pages: 32
Condition: Excellent – well-preserved with no noticeable wear. Clean interior, no markings or damage.
Size: Approx. 8.5” x 4”
Historical Significance:
This pamphlet holds importance for both collectors and historians of Alcoholics Anonymous literature. Issued just over two decades after A.A.’s founding, it captures the fellowship’s efforts to explain its program to newcomers, families, and professionals in clear and accessible terms. The Sixth Printing from 1956 is a particularly scarce early printing that documents A.A.’s growing influence during its formative years.
