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Serenity Prayer
God grant me the Serenity, to accept the things I can not change, Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.
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| Step 12" Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs" |
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A substantial body of literature describing and interpreting the A.A. program has developed. A.A. literature is available from local groups or Victorian Central Service Office.
Books
Alcoholics Anonymous (575 pages)
Originally published in 1939, this is the "book of experience" from which the Fellowship derived its name. It contains an analysis of the principles which led to the sobriety of the earliest members, together with a representative cross section of members' personal stories. The Second Edition (1955) added new personal-experience material, but retained the opening, explanatory chapters, unchanged. The same course was followed for the Third Edition (1976).
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (192 pages)
Published in 1953, this book contains a detailed interpretation of principles of personal recovery and group survival by Bill W., co-founder of the Fellowship.
Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age (333 pages)
Written by Bill W. and published in 1957, this is the first book-length account
of the birth, development, and expansion of A.A. during its first two decades.
As Bill Sees It (The A.A. Way of Life) (333 pages)
A reader comprising selections from the writings of Bill W.
Dr. Bob and The Good Oldtimers (373 pages)
Published in 1980, this biography of A.A.'s co-founder also includes pioneer members' recollections of early A.A. in the Midwest.
"Pass It On"(429 pages)
The Story of Bill Wilson and How The A.A. Message Reached the World Biography of A.A. co-founder, published in 1984.
Daily Reflections (382 pages)
A Book of Reflections By A.A. Members For A.A.
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Monday, September 06 2010
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Meetings Book Live
AA Victoria now has our meetings online. Click here to locate a meeting near you.
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