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Les meilleurs articles de Bill
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In Our
Own Words
Stories of Young AAs in Recovery
From the pages of AA Grapevine
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Copyright © 2007 by AA Grapevine, Inc.
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ISBN: 978-0-933685-64-2, Mobi: 978-1-938413-33-9, ePub: 978-1-938413-32-2
AA Preamble
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women
who share their experience, strength and hope
with each other that they may solve their common problem
and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
There are no dues or fees for AA membership;
we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization
or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy,
neither endorses nor opposes any causes.
Our primary purpose is to stay sober
and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
©AA Grapevine, Inc.
Contents
Section One: WHAT WE USED TO BE LIKE
Rarely Have We Seen a Person Fail …
My Sneakers Never Looked As Good As Yours
Section Two: WELCOME — YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Section Three: SPONSORSHIP, THE HEART OF AA
The Kid Who Came In from the Cold
Section Four: IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT