Al-Anon Family Group Book Collector Package
Al-Anon Family Group Book Collector Package — 5 Early Hardcover Recovery Titles
Offered here is a meaningful 5-book Al-Anon collector package, bringing together several important early and foundational Al-Anon titles. This lot includes first printings, first editions, original dust jackets, and classic fellowship literature connected to the history of Al-Anon, family recovery, Lois W., and the broader Twelve Step movement.
This is a strong package for collectors of recovery history, Al-Anon literature, A.A.-related material, or anyone interested in the early published voice of families and loved ones affected by alcoholism.
Included in this package:
- One Day at a Time in Al-Anon — 1968 First Printing
- Lois Remembers — 1979 First Printing
- Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism — 1965 First Printing
- Al-Anon’s Favorite Forum Editorials — 1970 First Edition
- Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions — 1981 First Printing
1. One Day at a Time in Al-Anon
1968 First Printing
Publisher: Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., New York
Format: Hardcover, no dust jacket
A classic Al-Anon daily reader and an essential early piece of Al-Anon literature. One Day at a Time in Al-Anon offers a full year of daily reflections designed to bring comfort, perspective, and steady guidance to those affected by another person’s drinking.
Condition: Good overall. Noticeable cover and spine wear from age and use. Pen gift inscription on the first page, dated 1969. No additional writing or markings found. Binding remains intact.
2. Lois Remembers
Memoirs of the Co-Founder of Al-Anon and Wife of the Co-Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous
By Lois W.
1979 First Printing
Publisher: Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
A deeply personal memoir by Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon and wife of Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Lois Remembers tells the story of A.A. and Al-Anon from Lois’s unique firsthand perspective, offering insight into Bill W.’s alcoholism, the early days of A.A., and the eventual need for a separate fellowship for families and loved ones.
Warm, honest, and historically important, this is one of the key Al-Anon-related memoirs and a cornerstone title for any recovery-history collection.
Condition: Book is very good with minimal wear. Pen markings on the first blank page only; the remainder of the book is clean with no writing or markings. Binding is tight and pages are intact. Original dust jacket is present with edge wear and small tears consistent with age.
3. Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism
1965 First Printing
Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
An important early Al-Anon family recovery title addressing the impact of alcoholism on spouses, children, and loved ones. Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism presents the Al-Anon approach with hope, honesty, and practical fellowship experience.
A strong collectible mid-1960s example, complete with its original dust jacket.
Condition: Book is very good with minimal wear. Cover presents nicely. No writing or markings inside. Original dust jacket is present, with edge wear and staining noted.
4. Al-Anon’s Favorite Forum Editorials
1970 First Edition
Publisher: Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., New York
Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
A scarce early Al-Anon hardcover collecting selected editorials from The Forum, Al-Anon’s fellowship newsletter. The book reflects the growth of Al-Anon service work and the shared experience that helped connect and strengthen groups in the early years.
A meaningful companion volume for collectors of Al-Anon, A.A., and family-recovery literature.
Condition: Book is very good with a solid spine, clean and complete pages, and no writing or markings inside. Original dust jacket is very good with minor edge wear from handling and remains intact.
5. Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions
1981 First Printing
Publisher: Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., New York
Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
One of Al-Anon’s cornerstone texts, this book explores the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions as they apply to those affected by another person’s drinking. Built around member experience, it shows how Al-Anon’s spiritual principles can be practiced in daily life while remaining non-denominational and focused on personal recovery.
A foundational Al-Anon reference and a desirable early printing for recovery-history collectors.
Condition: Book is excellent overall. Stamp and pencil markings on the first page only; no other writing or markings noted. Original dust jacket is present with edge wear and small tears.
Overall Condition Notes
This package includes five vintage Al-Anon hardcovers, several with original dust jackets. Conditions range from good to very good/excellent, with age-appropriate wear. Some books have minor first-page markings or inscriptions as noted above. Interiors are otherwise described as clean unless stated.
Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.
A well-rounded and historically significant Al-Anon book lot, featuring early printings, original jackets, and key titles connected to Lois W., the early Al-Anon fellowship, and the family side of the Twelve Step recovery movement. A wonderful package for collectors, researchers, or anyone building a recovery literature shelf.
