{"product_id":"daily-reflections-first-printing-from-1996","title":"Daily Reflections - First Printing from 1990","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"284\" data-start=\"201\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"205\"\u003eDaily Reflections: A Book of Reflections by A.A. Members for A.A. Members\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"499\" data-start=\"285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"285\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous World Services\u003cbr data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"335\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003cbr data-end=\"394\" data-start=\"391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"406\" data-start=\"394\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, First Printing (1990)\u003cbr data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"458\" data-start=\"446\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover\u003cbr data-end=\"471\" data-start=\"468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"492\" data-start=\"471\"\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"527\"\u003eThis is the First Printing (1990) of \u003cem data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"568\"\u003eDaily Reflections: A Book of Reflections by A.A. Members for A.A. Members\u003c\/em\u003e, the first official collection of daily meditations published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eThe concept for \u003cem data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"774\"\u003eDaily Reflections\u003c\/em\u003e originated as an Advisory Action of the 1987 General Service Conference, which recognized the need for a book of short, daily readings written by A.A. members for A.A. members. The result was a volume that moves through the calendar year—one day at a time—blending quotations from A.A. Conference-approved literature with personal reflections that speak to the Fellowship’s collective experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003eEach day’s entry opens with an excerpt from classic A.A. texts such as \u003cem data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1297\"\u003eTwelve Steps and Twelve Traditions\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1335\"\u003eA.A. Comes of Age\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"1373\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003eAs Bill Sees It\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003eThe Best of Bill\u003c\/em\u003e. What follows are reflections written by over 1,300 members worldwide, creating a unified chorus of insight and spiritual growth that highlights A.A.’s Three Legacies: Recovery, Unity, and Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003eSince its first publication in 1990, \u003cem data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1644\"\u003eDaily Reflections\u003c\/em\u003e has become one of A.A.’s most cherished books—often used at meetings, anniversaries, and as part of personal spiritual practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003ePhysical Details \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1841\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover (as issued; no dust jacket)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1909\" data-start=\"1895\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1982\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"1985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1985\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, First Printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2082\" data-start=\"2040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"2040\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood overall condition. Light general wear to the covers and edges. Pages are clean, unmarked, and binding remains tight. A well-preserved and complete example of this important early printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2456\" data-start=\"2396\"\u003ePlease review all photos for a detailed view of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2494\" data-start=\"2463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2494\" data-start=\"2467\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2876\" data-start=\"2496\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2515\" data-start=\"2496\"\u003eDaily Reflections\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a milestone in A.A. publishing history — the first official daily meditation book written entirely by members of the Fellowship. It captures the diversity of experience, thought, and gratitude within Alcoholics Anonymous, presenting a spiritual companion that remains in daily use by countless members more than three decades after its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3223\" data-start=\"2878\"\u003eThe First Printing (1990) copies are increasingly difficult to find in collectible condition, as most were well used in daily practice rather than preserved. This copy represents an authentic piece of modern A.A. literature history — the beginning of a text that continues to inspire reflection, service, and daily growth around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49988986274034,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/127910BE-F232-433C-B5E9-28C13D037CAB.jpg?v=1787889792","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/daily-reflections-first-printing-from-1996","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}