Is AA For You? - 1956

Title: Is A.A. For You?

Author: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 1956

Publisher: A.A. Publishing, Inc.

Pages: 6 (fold-out pamphlet)

Condition: Very Good – light handling wear and faint creasing; no writing or markings. Please review photos for exact condition details.

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“Is A.A. For You?” – Twelve Questions Only You Can Answer

This 1956 Alcoholics Anonymous pamphlet presents twelve probing questions designed to help individuals honestly evaluate their drinking habits and determine whether they may have a problem with alcohol. Questions include:

• “Have you ever tried to stop drinking for a week or longer, only to fall short?”
• “Do you envy people who can drink without getting into trouble?”
• “Have you ever felt you could do more with your life if you did not drink?”

The pamphlet guides the reader through a self-assessment, concluding with the suggestion that answering “Yes” to four or more questions may indicate alcoholism. It provides an introduction to A.A.’s message of hope, emphasizing that only the individual can decide if A.A. is right for them.

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Collector’s Significance

• Early A.A. Literature: Copyrighted in 1956, this is one of A.A.’s foundational pamphlets used in outreach and self-identification.
• Historical Artifact: Reflects A.A.’s mid-20th century approach to helping individuals recognize alcoholism and seek recovery.
• Scarce Item: Original printings are increasingly rare, making this a valuable addition to any A.A. or recovery literature collection.
• Condition: Well-preserved copy, maintaining its historical integrity.

This pamphlet captures the direct and compassionate style of A.A.’s early literature, making it both a collectible and an important piece of recovery history.