Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob Smith
What’s inside
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a self-help book that presents a course of treatment for recovery from alcoholism, particularly through spirituality and peer support. The book, initially published in 1939, serves as the origin of the AA Fellowship and has since helped millions battling alcohol addiction.
You’ll Learn
- Insight into the struggles of alcohol addiction
- Understanding the steps to recovery
- Learning about the power of peer support and spirituality
- Increasing empathy and understanding for individuals with alcoholism
Key Points
- Admission of powerlessness over alcohol
- Belief in a Power greater than ourselves
- Decision to turn our will over to the care of God
- Moral inventory of oneself
- Admission of wrongs to another human being
- Readiness to have God remove defects of character
- Seeking through prayer and meditation to improve conscious contact with God
Who’s it For
- Individuals struggling with alcohol addiction
- Family members of alcoholics
- Mental health professionals
- People interested in recovery strategies
About the author
Alcoholics Anonymous is authored by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, both recovered alcoholics. They co-founded the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program, a worldwide fellowship dedicated to helping alcoholics achieve sobriety.