B-23: "Courage to be Me: Living with Alcoholism"
Introduced in 1996, this book was written for and by Alateens of all ages. Young people and adults will treasure the honesty and strength of recovery shown. Chapters include Courage, Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Slogans, Newcomers, Working toward solutions and Sponsorship. Soft cover.
Indexed. 326 pages. ISBN 0-910034-30-3

B3: "Alateen: Hope for Children of Alcoholics"
Alateen helps young people deal with the effects of alcoholism in their home.
Indexed. 115 pages. ISBN 0-910034-20-6

B-10: "Alateen--A Day at a Time"
A collection of positive, daily sharings written by Alateen members around the world.
Indexed. 384 pages. ISBN 0-910034-53-2

P-86: "A Guide to Alateen Sponsorship: An Unforgettable Experience"
This comprehensive volume contains everything Al-Anon members need to know about sponsoring an Alateen Group. This book is a compilation of the experience, strength and hope of Alateen sponsors and members. It is a guide, encouraging Al-Anon members who serve as Alateen group sponsors to find new ways to handle situations as they arise, using the Twelve Traditions as the guiding force. Soft cover.
Indexed. 194 pages. ISBN 0-910034-29-X.

B-22: "How Al-Anon Works for Families and Friends of Alcoholics"
Released in 1995, this volume reflects the shared wisdom of Al-Anon members today. The most comprehensive book on Al-Anon, excellent for personal and meeting study.
Indexed. 388 pages. ISBN 0-910034-26-5

B-24: "Paths to Recovery: Al-Anon's Steps, Traditions and Concepts"
Introduced in 1997, a comprehensive text that describes how the Al-Anon's Steps, Traditions and Concepts can apply to our daily lives, as well as in our relationships with each other and with the world at large. In addition to text, this book contains sharings from members. Each chapter asks insightful questions that trigger our thoughts about using the Steps, Traditions and Concepts.
Indexed. 388 pages. ISBN 0-910034-31-1

B-21: "From Survival to Recovery: Growing Up in an Alcoholic Home"
The family disease of alcoholism is discussed with courage and honesty - revealing the pain, recovering from the past and renewing hope for all of us.
Indexed. 302 pages. ISBN 0-910034-97-4

P-24/P-27: "Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual 1998 - 2000"
This manual reflects the collective experience of Al-Anon and Alateen members in their efforts to interpret the Traditions and Concepts. Through the process of revision by the World Service Conference, it is claimed by many to be the most comprehensive written expression of Al-Anon's group conscience. This book will guide many in finding answers to the inevitable question about specific applications of the Traditions and Concepts. Soft cover.
Indexed. 218 pages.

B-7: "Lois Remembers"
Lois W. a cofounder of Al-Anon recalls the eventful years before and after the founding of AA and Al-Anon. Illustrated.
Indexed. 204 pages. ISBN 0-910034-23-0

P-68: "Alateen Talks Back on: Acceptance"
Dealing with reality is the first step toward a healthy, positive way of life.
32 pages.

P-69: "Alateen Talks Back on: Serenity"
Having the ability to cope with explosive situations helps us to gain control over our lives.
32 pages.

P-70: "Alateen Talks Back on: Slogans"
Simple, instant ideas to grasp when we're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed.
32 pages.

P-71: "Alateen Talks Back on: Sponsoring an Alateen Group"
Members tell of firsthand experiences and the remarkable rewards of Alateen Sponsorship.
32 pages.

P-72: "Alateen Talks Back on: Higher Power"
Members express views on the God of their understanding.
32 pages.

P-73: "Alateen Talks Back on: Detachment"
Members share on how Alateen recovery helps them to deal with their alcoholic relatives.
32 pages.

P-18: "Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions for Alateen"
Questions, discussions and personal reflections of Alateen members.
60 pages.

P-21: "Youth and the Alcoholic Parent"
Questions and suggestions to help young people improve their own lives.
12 pages.

P-22: "If Your Parents Drink Too Much"
Alateen's cartoon booklet. Three separate stories of teenagers with parents who have drinking problems.
24 pages.

P-44:"What's "Drunk" Mama?"
Large print illustrated booklet helps younger children understand alcoholism.
31 pages.

P-67: "Dear Mom and Dad"
This powerful leaflet gives a clear picture of what Alateen means to Alateen members. For parents, teachers, friends and others.
6 pages.

P-64: "Alateen's 4th Step Inventory"
An illustrated workbook on Fourth Step topics: Attitude, Love, Feelings, Self-Esteem, Responsibility and Relationships.
48 pages.

P-85: "Al-Anon is for Gays and Lesbians"
For all family members and friends of alcoholics who may feel their situation is different.
6 pages.

P-59: "Moving On! From Alateen to Al-Anon"
Former Alateen members experience the joy of continuing recovery in Al-Anon.
12 pages.

P-29: "Guide for Sponsors of Alateen Groups"
4 pages. Free

P-41: "Facts about Alateen"
Explains our fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by alcoholism in a family member or close friend.
4 pages.

P-65: "Anonymity"
Respect for personal anonymity is explained along with ways anonymity can be broken. Explains Al-Anon's public relations policy of attraction.
6 pages.

P-3: "Alcoholism, A Merry-Go-Round Named Denial"
Dramatic analogy helps family members see the roles they play in the problems of alcoholism.
18 pages.

P-47: "Al-Anon Sharings from Adult Children"
Personal stories illustrate how Al-Anon helps members deal with the lingering effects of their parents' alcoholism.

P-52: "Al-Anon is for Adult Children of Alcoholics"
The Twelve Steps are illustrated by personal reflections from adult children of alcoholics who are finding recovery in Al-Anon. Includes questions that help examine relationships.
24 pages.

P-35: "Why Conference Approved Literature?"
Explains how Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature comes to be and the importance of using only Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature at Al-Anon and Alateen meetings.
6 pages.

P-57: "The Concepts: Al-Anon's Best Kept Secret?"
Al-Anon's third legacy - service - is explained to help all members grasp the principles of worldwide service and apply them to their personal lives.
16 pages.

P-78: "When I Got Busy I got Better"
Tried and true methods of building self-esteem and confidence. Members share experiences of participating in the Al-Anon program.
64 pages.

P-42: "A Pebble in the Pond: The Twelfth Step in Action"
Helps groups, committees and individuals carry out their PI, Institutions and CPC activities: includes suggested activities, tools, and pen letters to various professionals.
24 pages.

P-66: "Anne's Story"
A historical presentation of Al-Anon's cofounder and pioneer, Anne B.
8 pages.

Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature presents the Al-Anon program to members of our fellowship and the public at large. All Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature bears a seal along with the words:

Approved by World Service Conference Al-Anon Family Groups.

This seal and statement give the assurance that the literature is produced only by Al-Anon and is consistent with the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions and Twelve Concepts of Al-Anon Family Groups.

Information on this page excerpted from Al-Anon Family Groups 1997 Catalog. Reprinted with permission from Al-Anon Family Groups.

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