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| Author | Bill W. |
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| Country | United States of America |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Alcoholism, Alcoholics Anonymous, Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions |
| Published | 1953 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. |
| Media type | Print ( Hardback, Paperback and Online) |
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions is a 1953 book, which explains the 24 basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and their application. [1] The book dedicates a chapter to each step and each tradition, providing a detailed interpretation of these principles for personal recovery and the organization of the group. [2] Bill W. began work on this project in early 1952. By 1957, 50,000 copies were in circulation. [1]
Use in AA meetings
The book is commonly used at AA meetings and other 12-step programs. A step or tradition is chosen to read and discuss as a prompt for a topic of discussion or sharing at the meeting. [3]
References
- ^ a b Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age. New York: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc. 1957. p. 219. ISBN 978-0-916856-02-1.
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"Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from
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{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link) - ^ "For the Newcomer – Birmingham Alcoholics Anonymous". birminghamaa.org.
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First edition | |
| Author | Bill W. |
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| Country | United States of America |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Alcoholism, Alcoholics Anonymous, Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions |
| Published | 1953 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. |
| Media type | Print ( Hardback, Paperback and Online) |
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions is a 1953 book, which explains the 24 basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and their application. [1] The book dedicates a chapter to each step and each tradition, providing a detailed interpretation of these principles for personal recovery and the organization of the group. [2] Bill W. began work on this project in early 1952. By 1957, 50,000 copies were in circulation. [1]
Use in AA meetings
The book is commonly used at AA meetings and other 12-step programs. A step or tradition is chosen to read and discuss as a prompt for a topic of discussion or sharing at the meeting. [3]
References
- ^ a b Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age. New York: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc. 1957. p. 219. ISBN 978-0-916856-02-1.
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^
"Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from
the original (PDF) on 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link) - ^ "For the Newcomer – Birmingham Alcoholics Anonymous". birminghamaa.org.
| Concepts | |
|---|---|
| Literature | |
| People | |
| Related | |
| Drama | |