Twelve_Steps_and_Twelve_Traditions

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

History of a book at the heart of the Alcoholics Anonymous programme since 1953

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]

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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

  1. [1]
    Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age. New York: Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc. 1957. p. 219. ISBN 978-0-916856-02-1.
  2. [2]
    "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)
  3. [3]
    "For the Newcomer – Birmingham Alcoholics Anonymous". birminghamaa.org.
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