{"product_id":"narcotics-anonymous-second-edition-from-1982","title":"Narcotics Anonymous Second Edition from 1982","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNarcotics Anonymous — Second Edition (1982)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eC.A.R.E.N.A. Publishing Co. · Hardcover · Inscribed Copy · No Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOffered here is a collectible hardcover copy of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Edition of Narcotics Anonymous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, published in 1982 by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eC.A.R.E.N.A. Publishing Co\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This is an important early edition of the N.A. Basic Text, issued during a formative period in the growth of Narcotics Anonymous literature, fellowship identity, and recovery history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNarcotics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Basic Text became the central book of the N.A. program, presenting the experience, strength, and hope of recovering addicts through the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted for Narcotics Anonymous. This Second Edition includes the familiar early structure of the Basic Text, with chapters such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Who Is An Addict?”\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“What Is the N.A. Program?”\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“How It Works,”\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“The Twelve Traditions of Narcotics Anonymous,”\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Recovery and Relapse,”\u003c\/span\u003e and a collection of personal recovery stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis copy is especially interesting because of the handwritten inscription on the first blank page, dated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e10-1-84\u003c\/span\u003e, just two years after the 1982 copyright. The inscription reads in part:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“May your life be as good as the reading in this book.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt is signed by several individuals, including what appears to read \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Your friend \u0026amp; fellow N.A.”\u003c\/span\u003e along with names including \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBuddy\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlvin\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNick Cipriani\u003c\/span\u003e or similar. These early recovery inscriptions give this copy a personal fellowship connection and show how the book was being gifted and shared within N.A. circles during the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe dark blue hardcover boards feature the gold N.A. emblem on the front cover, with gold lettering to the spine reading \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNarcotics Anonymous — Second Edition — C.A.R.E.N.A.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The book presents well and remains a strong collectible example, though it no longer retains its original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Narcotics Anonymous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Second Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e C.A.R.E.N.A. Publishing Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 1982\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Not present\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 0-912075-00-7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotable Feature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Early handwritten N.A. fellowship inscription dated 10-1-84\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis book is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003every good condition overall\u003c\/span\u003e. The dark blue boards remain attractive with light general handling wear. The gold N.A. emblem on the front cover and spine lettering are still visible and present nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThere are handwritten inscriptions on the first blank page. No other writing or markings are noted inside the book. Interior pages are clean and well-preserved. Binding is sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original dust jacket is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enot included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease view all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEarly hardcover editions of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNarcotics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are increasingly desirable among collectors of 12 Step literature and recovery history. This 1982 Second Edition represents an important stage in the development of N.A.’s written message, and this copy carries added character through its early 1984 fellowship inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA meaningful addition for collectors of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNarcotics Anonymous literature, early Basic Text editions, and broader 12 Step recovery history\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian Couey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49686697902322,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/EFB3E3D5-36A1-4207-8263-998DDEA67A79.jpg?v=1781728524","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/narcotics-anonymous-second-edition-from-1982","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}