Alcoholics Anonymous: The Landmark of Recovery and Vital Living

Mitch Horowitz

Jan 2017 · Ascent Audio

About this audiobook

The self-help landmark that has led millions from addiction into revitalized lives is now faithfully condensed and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz. Since its publication in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous has brought a ray of light into the world, rescuing countless people the grinding compulsion of addiction and inspiring the global “twelve-step” movement. Now, historian and New Thought writer Mitch Horowitz provides a concise yet wholly faithful abridgement and introduction to the “Big Book,” suited to newcomers who are first encountering its ideas, veterans looking for a refresher, and anyone curious about this classic of spiritual self-renewal. The genius of Alcoholics Anonymous is that its twelve-step program can be applied to any addiction or area of life where one is crippled by compulsion, whether gambling, drugs, debt-spending, chronic overeating, or whatever endangers your wellness and deters you from a life of vitality.

Ratings and reviews

Alcoholics Anonymous literature and programs work because they were written by alcoholics for alcoholics. I dont know why you are putting your twist and name on something that was perfect the way it was originally made. Noone understands an alcoholic, like another alcoholic. Self help?? pffft...If an alcoholic could help themselves they would just stop! It's a incurable disease that can only be arrested by the reliance on a higher power, complete change of thinking through the steps and other alcoholics support that are working the program. Shame on you, people are actually dying and your trying to make a profit off something you know nothing about. 😡 Lasty A.A approved literature sold, the money goes into printing more to help still suffering alcoholics...its non profit. Bet your not??

This has been undeniably helpful as I'm agnostic and I struggle with handing it over to God. I listen to Mitch 's audio when I can't get ahold of my sponser

About the author

Mitch Horowitz is a PEN Award-winning historian, longtime publishing executive, and a leading New Thought commentator with bylines in the New York Times, Time, Politico, Salon, and the Wall Street Journal. He is the author of several books, including Occult America and One Simple Idea. He lives in New York City.