{"product_id":"aa-conference-approved-favorites-three-book-collection","title":"Alcoholics Anonymous Conference-Approved Favorites — Three-Book Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCame to Believe… (1973) | Living Sober (1976) | Daily Reflections (1990) | All Second Printings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOffered here is a three-book collection of early printings of some of Alcoholics Anonymous’ most familiar and widely read publications: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCame to Believe…\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving Sober\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Reflections\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePublished by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services between 1973 and 1990, these books explore three important aspects of recovery: spiritual experience, the practical challenges of maintaining sobriety, and daily reflection on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eEach book approaches recovery from a different perspective, making the three an excellent companion collection for personal reading, study, and reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAll three books are original paperback \u003cb\u003esecond printings\u003c\/b\u003e, published shortly after their respective first printings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooks Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Came to Believe… — 1973\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Printing | Paperback\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFirst published in 1973, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCame to Believe…\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e explores the spiritual experiences and beliefs of individual members of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe book grew out of an effort to better explain the spiritual nature of A.A.’s program, particularly for newcomers who might associate spirituality exclusively with organized religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIts pages present a variety of personal experiences and perspectives, reflecting the diversity of spiritual understanding found throughout the Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe foreword explains that the collection took five years to prepare and includes contributions from members describing their own spiritual journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Came to Believe… The Spiritual Adventure of A.A. as Experienced by Individual Members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Second Printing, 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The illustrated blue-gray covers exhibit rubbing, surface wear, and edge wear, including a small area of surface loss near the lower front cover. The interior pages show age-related toning and light handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Living Sober — 1976\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Printing | Paperback\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOriginally published in 1975, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving Sober\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e offers practical suggestions drawn from the experiences of A.A. members for navigating everyday life without alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eUnlike books devoted primarily to the Twelve Steps or the history of the Fellowship, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving Sober\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e focuses on practical matters that can arise in early and continuing sobriety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIts chapters address topics such as avoiding the first drink, changing old routines, using the telephone, finding a sponsor, attending meetings, and dealing with difficult emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe book remains a useful companion to the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBig Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and other A.A. literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Living Sober\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1975\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Second Printing, 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting Code:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 100M 4\/76 (A)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The original yellow and orange covers exhibit rubbing, age-related discoloration, and handling wear, including a diagonal crease across the lower portion of the front cover. The interior includes a handwritten notation identifying a sobriety date of May 24, 1973. There is discoloration near the lower inside cover and light wear to the page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Daily Reflections — 1990\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Printing, November 1990 | Paperback\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFirst published in September 1990, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Reflections\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e offers a collection of daily readings written by A.A. members for A.A. members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe publication originated from an advisory action of the 1987 General Service Conference, which recognized the desire for a book of daily reflections based on A.A. literature and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eMore than 1,300 submissions were received from members of the Fellowship. The resulting book pairs quotations from A.A. literature with personal reflections arranged throughout the calendar year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIts readings explore the Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity, and Service and have made it a familiar resource for individual reading and group discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Daily Reflections\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Printing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e September 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis Copy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Second Printing, November 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The gray covers exhibit noticeable rubbing, discoloration, creasing, and wear along the edges and corners. The interior pages show age-related toning and scattered marks and discoloration, particularly on the preliminary pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Collection for Reading and Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eTogether, these three publications offer complementary perspectives on the A.A. program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCame to Believe…\u003c\/i\u003e explores the personal nature of spiritual experience. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving Sober\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e provides practical suggestions for everyday sobriety. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Reflections\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e offers readings for continued reflection throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWith all three books dating from their early publication years, this collection also provides an interesting look at the appearance and presentation of A.A. literature during the 1970s and 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAn appealing addition to a personal Alcoholics Anonymous library, suitable for reading, study, or reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll three books are offered together as one collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003ePlease review the accompanying photographs for additional details regarding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663934980338,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/41C7FE3C-3196-4CC2-8831-02D0ACEF0FEB.jpg?v=1791575247","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/aa-conference-approved-favorites-three-book-collection","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}