Just for Today — Daily Meditations for Recovering Addicts — Narcotics Anonymous — 1996 Printing
Offered here is a 1996 printing of Just for Today: Daily Meditations for Recovering Addicts, published by the World Service Office, Inc., for Narcotics Anonymous.
Originally published in 1992, Just for Today became an important part of Narcotics Anonymous recovery literature, offering daily readings designed to encourage reflection, spiritual growth, and the practical application of recovery principles.
The book contains a meditation for each day of the year, drawing upon the experiences and collective wisdom of NA members. Each reading explores a particular aspect of recovery and concludes with a Just for Today reflection intended to help members carry the message into their daily lives.
Historical Background
The development of Just for Today began shortly after the initial approval of the Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text in 1982.
According to the book’s Foreword, hundreds of NA members and local literature committees contributed material throughout the 1980s. By November 1991, nearly a decade of collaborative work had resulted in the completed manuscript.
First published in 1992, the book was designed for recovering addicts at every stage of recovery, providing daily encouragement and a wide range of spiritual and practical perspectives.
This copy carries the 8/96 printing notation on the copyright page, identifying it as a 1996 printing from the early years of the book’s publication history.
Book Details
Title: Just for Today: Daily Meditations for Recovering Addicts
Organization: Narcotics Anonymous
Publisher: World Service Office, Inc.
Original Publication: 1992
Printing: August 1996
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 1-55776-151-5
Catalog Number: EN-1112
Literature: NA Fellowship-approved
Condition
Very Good condition overall.
The original illustrated softcover retains its bright red coloring and distinctive ocean-and-sunset artwork. The covers show light rubbing, surface scratches, and minor handling wear, with some wear and small creases along the edges and corners.
The spine remains attractive, with minor wear at the ends.
The interior pages appear clean and well preserved, with light age-related toning and occasional minor spotting or handling marks visible in the photographs. The binding appears secure.
Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition and appearance.
Collector Significance
Just for Today is an important publication in the development of Narcotics Anonymous literature and daily recovery practice.
This 1996 printing offers an early example of the book, published only four years after its original release, and retains the recognizable cover artwork associated with its early publication history.
An appealing addition to a collection of Narcotics Anonymous books, early NA literature, or the history of Twelve Step recovery.
