Twelve Steps and the Older Member - Third Printing from 1965

Twelve Steps and the Older Member

Third Printing — 1965
Older Member Press, Guilford, Connecticut
With Original Order Form

Description

Twelve Steps and the Older Member is an important early A.A. title that explores long-term sobriety and continued spiritual growth through the Twelve Steps. This copy is a Third Printing from 1965, published by Older Member Press.

The book is based on a series of reflective articles originally written by the author and published in the AA Grapevine between 1954 and 1956. These pieces focus on how the Twelve Steps evolve in meaning over time, particularly for members who have been sober for years and are seeking depth rather than novelty in their recovery. The collected essays offer thoughtful, experience-based insight into living the Steps beyond early sobriety.

This volume also includes additional related material and comes with an original publisher’s order form, an increasingly uncommon survival that adds interest for collectors of early A.A. ephemera.

About the Book

Unlike introductory A.A. literature, Twelve Steps and the Older Member speaks directly to members who have “stayed awhile.” Topics include:

• How each of the Twelve Steps deepens with years of sobriety

• Avoiding complacency and spiritual stagnation

• The responsibility of older members within the fellowship

• Continued growth through humility, vigilance, and service

The work stands as a valuable snapshot of mid-century A.A. thought, written at a time when the fellowship was maturing and reflecting seriously on long-term recovery.

Publication Details

Title: Twelve Steps and the Older Member

Publisher: Older Member Press

Printing: Third Printing

Year: 1965

Format: Softcover booklet

Additional Item: Original order form included

Condition

Overall Condition: Fair. Noticeable wear to the binding edges of the cover. The text block has become detached from the cover and would benefit from repair. All pages are present and intact. Interior text is readable and complete. This is an honest, unrestored copy with structural issues reflected in the condition.

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Significance & Collectibility

Twelve Steps and the Older Member is a respected and sought-after early A.A. title, especially among collectors interested in Grapevine-origin material and the evolution of A.A. thought beyond early sobriety. Even in fair condition, copies remain desirable due to:

• Its Grapevine origins (1954–1956)

• Early independent A.A. publishing

• Scarcity of surviving copies with original order forms

A meaningful piece for collectors of early A.A. literature, historians of recovery, or long-sober members interested in the roots of continued spiritual practice.