{"id":19,"date":"2014-08-07T21:58:15","date_gmt":"2014-08-08T01:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/wordpress\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2025-03-08T10:59:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T15:59:21","slug":"literature","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/en\/literature\/","title":{"rendered":"Literature"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"AFGBooks\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. (AFG, Inc.) publishes books, pamphlets, service materials, and a monthly magazine, The Forum<\/i>. Massachusetts Al-Anon & Alateen (AFG of MA, Inc.) offers a full range of AFG literature for sale through its Literature Distribution Center (LDC). Sales from these purchase supports Massachusetts Al-Anon & Alateen*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Ways to Purchase Literature to support AFG of MA, Inc*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Shop at MA Al-Anon and Alateen Online Store<\/a>, using Debit, Credit Card, or PayPal.<\/li>\n
  2. Order literature by mail<\/strong><\/a> with a check or money order.<\/li>\n
  3. Visit our Westboro Office<\/strong>. For instructions on how to visit the office during COVID-19, see the contact page<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Purchase at most in-person meetings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The content of the literature is contributed by Al-Anon and Alateen members. All Al-Anon\/Alateen literature is Conference Approved Literature (CAL). This means that before publication and sale, literature is approved by the World Service Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *Al-Anon\/Alateen groups and members in Massachusetts are requested to order through the Massachusetts Area LDC, rather than through Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters. Orders made to the Massachusetts Area LDC helps support Al-Anon\/Alateen outreach in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Are you looking for some digital CAL? Here are some FAQ’s and access to Digital Products<\/a> available through the WSO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There is some Free, downloadable literature from the WSO site,<\/a> available in English, French or Spanish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Common Questions About Al-Anon Electronic Literature<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    Q:<\/strong> In what digital formats can I purchase Al\u2011Anon Conference Approved Literature (CAL)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A:<\/strong> Currently, some<\/em> pieces of CAL are available as ebooks, audiobooks, or both.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Q:<\/strong> Which books are available as ebooks or audiobooks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A: <\/strong>See the complete list of books available in digital formats by visiting the Digital Products<\/a> page on Al\u2011Anon\u2019s Online Bookstore.<\/em> Audiobooks can be easily identified by the headphone icon.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Q:<\/strong> How can I be certain the book I\u2019m purchasing will support Al-Anon?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A:<\/strong> Selecting a piece of CAL on the Digital Products page will provide information and links to the various online platforms where proceeds<\/em> from CAL sales help support Al\u2011Anon\u2019s mission.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Forum<\/em>, September 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Feel free to reprint this article on your service arm website or newsletter, along with this credit line: Reprinted with permission of The Forum<\/em>, Al\u2011Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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