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General Books
The Al-Anon Family Groups–Classic Edition
B-5
Al-Anon’s first book, in its original text, remains pertinent, connecting us with our pioneer members’ legacy. With an added introduction, footnotes, and appendix. Indexed. 196 pages.
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How Al-Anon works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics
B-32
Al-Anon’s basic book is ideal for sharing widely with newcomers as a way of ‘paying our gratitude forward.’ Indexed, softcover. 416 pages.
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As We Understood
B-11
Spirituality, Al-Anon style. Members share their understanding of the spiritual ideas and tools of the Al-Anon program. Indexed. 273 pages.
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Discovering Choices–Recovery in Relationships
B-30
Members share how they have improved a wide variety of relationships affected by alcoholism by using the program’s tools. Indexed, softcover. 335 pages.
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In all our affairs
B-15
Facing difficult situations, members reveal how they applied specific Al-Anon principles. Includes overcoming problems with abuse, death, infidelity, and more. Indexed, softcover. Indexed, softcover. 255 pages.
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Many Voices, One Journey
B-31
Al-Anon’s story of growth and recovery as experienced by individual members and the fellowship as a whole over Al-Anon’s first 60 years. Indexed, softcover. 426 pages.
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Lois remembers
B-7
Al-Anon’s beginnings, as recalled by our cofounder, Lois W. She also describes the eventful years leading up to the founding of A.A. and Al-Anon. Illustrated, indexed, softcover. 208 pages
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Living with Sobriety
P-49
Sobriety brings new challenges for the family and friends as well as the alcoholic. In this booklet, members share how they met these challenges. Indexed. 52 pages.
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Opening Our Hearts, Transforming Our Losses
B-29
Grief and loss affect almost every aspect of living-or having lived-with alcoholism. Members share how they have learned to acknowledge and accept these losses with the help of Al-Anon Family Groups. Indexed, softcover. 201 pages.
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General Pamphlets
Purpose and Suggestions
P-13
Al-Anon’s first pamphlet describes our fellowship’s purpose and suggestions for applying it to improve our lives. 6 pages.
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Troubled by Someone’s Drinking? (20 Questions)
S-17
Twenty questions help individuals identify a need for Al-Anon.
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Al-Anon, You, and the Alcoholic
P-2
Q & A basics address the most common concerns about Al-Anon and how it helps. 8 pages.
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This is Al-Anon
P-32
Mini meeting guide includes Al-Anon’s Suggested Welcome; Preamble; Serenity Prayer; Twelve Steps, Traditions, Concepts of Service; the slogans; and the Closing. 12 pages.
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A Guide for the Family of the Alcoholic
P-7
Clear, realistic look at alcoholism, the problems encountered by those close to the alcoholic, and the choices available to the family. 12 pages.
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Why Anonymity in Al-Anon?
P-33
Covers the many reasons why anonymity is an important Al-Anon principle. Updated to address concerns of how to apply this principle to everyday situations, including Internet use. 8 pages.
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Al-Anon Spoken Here
P-53
Keeping it Al-Anon to avoid dilution of our program. Questions and answers help us maintain our focus on Al-Anon, regardless of other interests or affiliations. 8 pages.
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Alcoholism, the Family Disease
P-4
Longtime favorite includes personal stories, questions and answers, “Do’s and Don’ts,” “Just for Today,” “Maturity Checklist,” and the “Three Obstacles to Success in Al-Anon.” 32 pages.
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Understanding Ourselves & Alcoholism
P-48
Learn about the disease and how compulsion, addiction, obsession, and denial affect alcoholics and those close to them. 6 pages.
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So You Love an Alcoholic
P-14
Suggests first steps to take for a changed attitude toward the alcoholic. Unexpected answers to the question, “What shall I do?” 6 pages.
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What Do YOU Do about the Alcoholic’s Drinking?
P-19
Depicts common misconceptions of family members and friends of alcoholics in trying to cope and how Al-Anon can help. 8 pages.
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Detachment
S-19
Leaflet that explains the basics of detachment.
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Freedom from Despair
P-6
A message of hope for anyone facing alcoholism, a problem we can’t solve alone. 4 pages.
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Al-Anon Welcomes All People of Color
S-68
Outreach tool for people of color can help them identify a need for the Al-Anon program. 6 pages.
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Al-Anon Welcomes Native Americans/Aboriginals
S-67
Outreach tool for Native communities describes the benefits of the Al-Anon program. 6 pages.
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The Al-Anon Focus
P-45
Al-Anon members who are recovering alcoholics describe how focusing on the Al-Anon approach has helped them face the effects of someone else’s drinking. 6 pages.
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Three Views of Al-Anon–Alcoholics Speak to the Family
P-15
Includes “An Open Letter from an Alcoholic” and other insightful essays from A.A. members on why they recommend Al-Anon to the families and friends of alcoholics. 8 pages.
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Alcoholism, a Merry-Go-Round Named Denial
P-3
An Al-Anon classic! Dramatic analogy helps family members and friends see roles they play in the live of alcoholics. 24 pages.
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Al-Anon’s Cofounders
P-87
About Al-Anon’s beginnings, and how Lois W. and Anne B. founded Al-Anon Family Groups. 6 pages.
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