Library Files For Download
To download files, click on a link found in the description. (Note: In Windows XP SP2, the automatic download may be blocked. If this happens, click the Information Bar that I.E. creates just below your address bar & choose ‘Download File.’) In 5-7 seconds, you should be prompted to ‘Open’ or ‘Save’ file. Choose ‘Save’. It will take another 3-5 seconds to access the file.
Most files are compressed (.zip formats) to reduce file size & require a decompression agent. Most operating systems come with this utility already installed. You may need to download Adobe Reader to view files that are in “portable document format” or .pdf format. You will need Notepad, or a similar text viewer, to open the .txt (plain text / ASCII) files, and Microsoft Word or a similar program to view the .doc & .rtf (Rich Text Format) files. Most operating systems come with these utilities pre-installed. Notify the webservant if you experience any problems.
Please note that the AA & NA book files are, in no way, a substitute for the real thing. The text files lack the ability to show stressed text, such as those in bold or italics. You also cannot highlight important sections or conveniently take these files with you to work with your sponsor or sponsee. It is highly recommended that you use these files on your computer for easy reference & search functions, but in real life… purchase the book.
The Story of How Many Thousands of Men & Women
Have Recovered from Alcoholism
Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as the “Big Book,” is offered in a variety of formats to choose from. Most files contain the first 164 pages, as well as forewords & appendices. Contact us if you are interested in viewing the letter from the Library of Congress regarding the expiration of the “Big Books” copyright. AAWS offers the 4th Edition online.
The Windows Helpfile contains the 3rd edition [1976] of the Big Book (forty-fifth printing, 1992), from the ‘Preface’ to ‘Chapter 11: A Vision for You,’ as well as ‘Appendix II: Spiritual Experience.’ The program is formatted to appear just as other windows helpfiles do & allows you to copy & print, as well as make notations on pages that you choose. To utilize this feature, choose Edit from the top menu, then Annotate. Type in your note & Save. You will see a paper clip icon in the upper left corner. Click once to view your note.
The 2nd edition [1955] is offered in plain text & pdf versions. The Plain Text, or ASCII version, includes the title page through ‘A Vision for You,’ as well as Appendices I - VI. The PDF format includes 200 pages from ‘Contents’ to ‘Chapter 11,’ as well as Appendices I - VI. The Russian translation of this file is no longer offered, however, you may contact us at the email address above if you would like to request it.
The following versions are offered, however we are unable to test these files, so please let us know your experience with them if you use these formats. The Mac version, a Microsoft Word document, contains the 3rd edition [1976] of the Big Book (forty-fifth printing, 1992), from the title page to ‘A Vision for You,’ as well as Appendix II. Another version offered is for a Palm Pilot. You may download the associated Personal Stories seperately.
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
An interpretive commentary on the A.A. program by a co-founder.
The Windows Helpfile is formatted to appear just as other windows help files do. To navigate the program, click on the “Foreword” button. The Steps & Traditions will appear, with links to descriptive text available by clicking on highlighted words, or… in the main window, click on the top menu button that says Help, then click Navigating. Contains the complete text of “Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions.”
The Plain Text version will open with Notepad or a similar text viewer & contains the text of the 1989, twenty-first printing of “Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions,” from the Foreword to Tradition Twelve. We also offer the Palm Pilot version, however, due to inability to test this file, we have no information on it. Please contact us if you use this file & let us know what type of file it is (e.g. plain text, rich text, pdf, doc, helpfile…)
As Bill Sees It
(formerly The A.A. Way of Life)
Selected writings of A.A.’s co-founder.
The Plain Text version offers the main text through the 12 Steps & 12 Traditions. The Rich Text Format contains the main text (332 pages). The Windows Helpfile includes the Foreword through the main text & is formatted to appear just as other windows helpfiles do, allowing you to copy, print & make page-specific notations.
The Basic Text of NA recovery.
The “Basic Text” of Narcotics Anonymous is offered in PDF format. It contains 108 pages, from “Our Symbol” to “Chapter 10: More Will Be Revealed.”
Abstinence Monitor
Windows program calculates how long you’ve been clean & sober. If you tell it what you used to put in your body, how often & how much it cost, the program will tell you how much money abstinence has saved you to date. You can set the program up to put a little calculator icon in your system tray (lower right corner of Windows screen) so that you can see your up-to-the-second sobriety time & money savings whenever you move your mouse over the icon. [76.1 kb]
First Step Worksheets
Set of fill-in-the-blank forms to help the beginner find the 1st Step in him or herself. Rich Text format; 8 pages. [8.35 kb] Also available in PDF format.
Worksheets use checklists, prompt sheets & the words of the Big Book to guide you through your 4th Step inventory. Rich Text format; 11 pages. [28.2 kb] You may, alternately, download this file in PDF format.
4th Step Assistant
Dos based program uses an interactive worksheet to help guide you through harms, sex harms, fears & resentments. Password protected. Allows you to print your worksheet. [43.2 kb]
Fourth Step Inventory
Worksheets, in PDF format, offer detailed instructions, reading suggestions, a sex conduct inventory, as well as resentment & fear inventories with prompt sheets to help you complete this important step. [145 kb]
Fourth Step Resentment Inventory Guide
Worksheets, in PDF format, serve as a guide to doing a resentment inventory. [51.3 kb]
Step 6 & 7 Action Exercise
Fill in the blank PDF worksheets for checking defects, assets & preparing a plan of action. [60.6 kb]
One Day At A Time
Places a random quote from the Big Book, “Alcoholics Anonymous” on your IBM compatible desktop; can be used on color, monochrome, or LCD computer monitor screens. Includes 103 quotes which can be customized to reflect your own inspirational thoughts. [25.7 kb] For an automatic daily reminder, add to your startup folder, or, in MS-DOS & Windows 3.1 [27.9 kb] operating systems, it can be added to your autoexec.bat file.
Odaat 95
Simple, yet powerful program allows you to write & store a daily journal, while displaying random (customizable) inspirational quotes. Calendar view lets you browse by entry date. Password protected: on initial use, type the word “password” into the password box, then go into ‘Settings’ to change. [792 kb]
AA Quotes Windows ScreensaverDisplays 352 random quotes from the first 164 pages of “Alcoholics Anonymous.” [165 kb] Note: program installs to your ‘C:\WINDOWS’ directory & the .dat file needed to run the program is associated with that location on install. However, it appears that XP requires .scr files to be located in your ‘C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32′ folder. Therefore, this program apparently does not work with the XP operating system. You may alternately run this self-extracting file that is compatible with WindowsXP. [1.94 mb]
Handles of Sobriety ScreenSaver
Offers inspirational & relaxing color photographs of nature, with A.A. slogans & other wise aphorisms that play as a slide show on your desktop. Self-extracting; created for Windows 95/98/NT (tested & ran on XP). [2.52 mb]
