Al-Anon's Basic Book Discusses The Mutual-Help Program Of Recovery, Including Personal Stories. A Beginning Approach To The Twelve Concepts Of Service Is Included.

This book opens wide the door to a remarkable fellowship of courageous men and women who have experienced the sometimes subtle, but nonetheless devastating effects of another's alcoholism. It invites us in to see how Al-Anon helps families of alcoholics to overcome even the most negative aspects of their lives and, in turn, extend hope and help to others.

Even the casual reader is captivated by pages filled with refreshing, down-to-earth wisdom drawn from thousands of Al-Anon members sharing their very personal experience, strength, and hope. To the millions of men, women, and children who have been affected by the alcoholism of another, this book extends the most precious of all gifts -- hope.