{"id":98850,"date":"2022-09-28T21:12:42","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T01:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/?page_id=98850"},"modified":"2024-02-19T11:56:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T16:56:18","slug":"literature-for-newcomers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/en\/literature-for-newcomers\/","title":{"rendered":"Literature for Newcomers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Literature_banner2-1024x244.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Literature_banner2-1024x244.png 1024w, https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Literature_banner2-248x59.png 248w, https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Literature_banner2-768x183.png 768w, https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Literature_banner2-1536x366.png 1536w, https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Literature_banner2-256x61.png 256w, https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Literature_banner2-454x108.png 454w, https:\/\/alanon.mystaging.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Literature_banner2.png 1674w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters publishes books, pamphlets, service materials, and magazines.&nbsp;In Massachusetts we have a local literature distribution center offering a full range of literature for sale. When you purchase from the physical office in Westborough or at the <a href=\"\/literature-store\/\">alanonma.org\/store<\/a> you are supporting Massachusetts Al-Anon &amp; Alateen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free Downloads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While most books and pamphlets are available for purchase at an in-person meeting or online, some very helpful pamphlets and the \u201cAl-Anon Faces Alcoholism\u201d magazine are downloadable at no charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/al-anon.org\/for-members\/members-resources\/literature\/downloadable-items\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Downloadable items<\/a> (opens a window at another site)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Podcasts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listen to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/al-anon.org\/newcomers\/first-steps-al-anon-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\">podcasts<\/a> created for newcomers. (opens a window at another site)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Newcomer Packets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"\/literature-store\/newcomer-packet\/\">Newcomer Packet<\/a> is a basic introductory to Al-Anon with pamphlets assembled into a booklet.  Purchase online or call the office and request to have information mailed to you at no charge. Office hours: Monday\u2013Friday 9:00 AM\u20134:00 PM, (508) 366-0556. Or email <a href=\"mailto:office@alanon.mystaging.online\">office@alanon.mystaging.online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daily Readers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first pieces of literature many people who are new to Al-Anon prefer are daily readers.The three popular Al-Anon daily readers are listed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><a href=\"\/literature-store\/one-day-at-a-time-in-al-anon\/\">One Day at a Time in Al-Anon<\/a><\/em>. This is a classic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><a href=\"\/literature-store\/courage-to-change\/\">The Courage to Change<\/a><\/em>. This book is a favorite of many members and often the first book people new to Al-Anon purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><a href=\"\/literature-store\/hope-for-today\/\">Hope for today<\/a><\/em> is a book with daily sharings from Al-Anon members who grew up with a problem drinker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/literature-store\/a-little-time-for-myself-a-collection-of-al-anon-personal-experience-b-34\/\"><em>A Little Time for Myself<\/em><\/a> is the newest daily reader, published in 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How Al-Anon Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"\/literature-store\/how-al-anon-works\/\">How Al-Anon Works<\/a><\/em> covers all the basics in our program. Here you will find out how Al-Anon has helped thousands of people by using the Steps, Traditions, and Concepts of Service. We use these, as well as the slogans and help from other Al-Anon members, to change our attitudes, detach, and take care of ourselves to live more enjoyable and productive lives. A history of Al-Anon and writings from Al-Anon members is also in this book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters publishes books, pamphlets, service materials, and magazines.&nbsp;In Massachusetts we have a local literature distribution center offering a full range of literature for sale. When you purchase from the physical office in Westborough or at the alanonma.org\/store you are supporting Massachusetts Al-Anon &amp; Alateen. 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