for those interested in improving their knowledge of Alcoholics Anonymous and/or the disease of Alcoholism.

A partial, starter list to be improved as more resources are found.

Conference Approved

• Alcoholics Anonymous, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions, A.A. World Services, Inc.
• Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age, A.A. World Services, Inc.
• Best of the Grapevine, (Volumes 1, 2, and 3), The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.
• A List of A. A. Pamphlets as issued.

Non-Conference Approved

• A Big Book Study Guide (A different look)

• A Simple Program by J Big Book rewritten to Modern Language

• Alcoholics Anonymous Cult or Cure Charles Buffe

• Anne Smith's Journal (by Dick B)

• Books Published by Hindsfoot Foundation
• Beware the 1st Drink!! The Washingtonian Temperance Society and AA - 1991 Blumberg Pittman 278 Pages
• Bill W. and Mr. Wilson, by Matthew J. Raphael, University of Massachusetts Press
• Bill W., by Francis Hartigan, St. Martin's Press
• Bill W., My First 40 Years, an Autobiography by the Cofounder of AA-BillWilson, Pittman Hazleden Publisher
• But, for the Grace of God … ,by Wally P.. Bishop of Books
• Changed Lives : The Story of Alcoholics Anonymous Dennis C. Morreim / 1992
• Children of the Healer, the Story of Dr. Bob's Kids, Hazelden
• Courage To Change -Shoemaker (Bill Pittman and Dick B) (Hazelden)
• Dreaming, Hard Luck and Good Times in America, by Carolyn See, University of California Press
• Ebby (by Mel B.) 1998 Hazelden
• Getting Better Inside Alcoholics Anonymous, by Nan Robertson, William Morrow and Company, Inc.
• Grateful to Have Been There by Nell Wing
• How It Worked, the Story of Clarence H. Snyder, by Mitchell K., privately published.
• Language of the Heart, The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.
• Lois Remembers, Al-Anon
• Mrs. Marty Mann, by Sally and David Brown, Hazelden
• Motorcycle Hobos (Lois Wilson) Gratitude Press
• My Search for Bill W., by Mel B., Hazelden
• New Wine (by Mel B.) 1991 Hazelden
• Not God, by Ernest Kurtz, Hazelden
• Pass it On, AA World Services, Inc.
• Practice These Principles/What is Oxford Group (Bill Pittman Hazelden )
• Physician, Heal Thyself!, by Dr. Earle M., CompCare Publishers
• Silkworth: The Dr. Who Loved Drunks (Dale Mitchel Hazleden 2002 )
• Sister Ignatia, by Mary C. Darrah, Loyola University Press
• Sister Ignatia Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous (Mary Darrah Loyola Univ Press)
• Slaying the Dragon, by William L. White, Chestnut Health Systems, Lighthouse Institute
• That Amazing Grace, by Dick B., Paradise Research Publications
• The Glumlot Letters, Stanley M. www.capizon.com
• The Collected Ernie Kurtz (Kurtz-Bishop of Books)
• The Natural History of Alcoholism (Geo E Valiant)
• The Roots of AA (Bill Pittman Hazelden )- was  called AA Way It Began
• The Spirituality of Imperfection by Ernest Kurtz, Katherine Ketcham
• The Steps We Took : A Shares His Experience, Strength, and Hope by Joe McQ
• The Soul of Sponsorship : The Friendship of Fr. Ed Dowling -Bill Wilson by Robert Fitzgerald
• There's More to Quitting Drinking than Quitting Drinking, by Dr. Paul O., www.capizon.com
• To Be Continued-AA World Bibliography (Charles Bishop Bill Pittman)Bishop Books
• Twelve Step Sponsorship : How It Works by Hamilton B. (Hazelden)
• Understanding the 12 Steps By Terrence T Gorski Fireside/Parkside 1991
• With a Lot of Help From Our Friends by Nancy Olson   
• You Can't Make Me Angry. by Dr. Paul O, www.capizon.com
• Women Pioneers in 12 Step Recovery by Charlotte Hunter
• Making Your Life Worthwhile, Emmet Fox with comments by Mel B

Hear is another list of books that the "Old Timer" read

Should you have any trouble finding any of the above, let us know and we will attempt to point you to the proper sources. (Email)

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