Beginners' Book

From Grapevine, the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, find inspiration in stories of getting and staying sober



In this collection of more than 40 touching and encouraging essays, AA members share openly about what helped them get sober and handle their new lives of recovery.

Full of useful suggestions, insights, and solutions to problems common to the newly sober, The Beginner’s Book provides helpful tools of recovery for those who are just finding their way to rewarding sobriety.

A beneficial resource for those who’ve just begun their journeys of recovery and discovery, and for beginner meeting leaders and sponsors of newcomers, this collection can serve as a foundation for personal introspection and meaningful dialogue.