Reading for Recovery

The Al-Anon Family Groups Headquarters, Inc. publishes literature containing the experience, strength, and hope of its members who apply the principles for their own recovery. Among the Conference-Approved Literature (CAL), there are at least 15 books, 70 pamphlets, and a monthly magazine, The Forum. This wealth of information from those who have lived with alcoholism is used for individual daily reading and as a focus for study by members during their meetings. All are printed in English and many have been translated in over 30 languages and used worldwide. Videos and other materials are also available.

Every member has his/her own personal favorites of CAL. We suggest that you begin with one or more of the following for:

ALL NEWCOMERS (Including Spouses, Adult Children, and Parents) Courage to Change (B-16) How Al-Anon Works (B-22) Paths of Recovery (B-24) The Forum (magazine)

SPOUSES Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage (B-04)

ADULT CHILDREN From Survival to Recovery (B-21)

PARENTS WHOSE YOUNG CHILDREN ARE AFFECTED What's Drunk Mama? (P-44) How Can I Help My Children? (P-09)

PARENTS OF A PROBLEM DRINKER To the Mother and Father of an Alcoholic (P-16)

TEENS Alateen: A Day at a Time (B-10) Courage to Be Me (B-23)

See a more detailed description of these books and pamphlets.
See a full list of Conference Approved Literature (CAL).
To order CAL, contact KADA at 865-525-9040.

Where To Find Al-Anon/Alateen Literature (CAL)

• Local meetings
• KADA Office/Literature Distribution Center
• World Service Office (WSO) literature webpage
• Local libraries