Few books have a greater record for humble service than The Little Red Book upon which so many members have cut their A. A. teeth.
This book evolved from a series of notes prepared for 12 Step talks to A. A. beginners. A manuscript drawn up from these notes was sent to Dr. Bob at the demand of U. S. A. and Canadian members. He approved the manuscript and the book was printed in 1946. Annual revisions have been made since that date.
Thousands of A. A.'s all over the world use The Little Red Book as a faithful guide to the working mechanics of the 12 Steps. Based upon an orthodox exposition of matter from the book, "Alcoholics Anonymous," it presents a firm, but workable, evaluation of each step as our founders gave them to us.
Dr . Bob, co-founder, endorsed the book as "most helpfu1." An Australian leader says, "Thanks, it set our feet upon solid A. A. soi1." A Texas secretary advises, "It did a real job for one of our members. For four months he never opened his mouth in A. A. The Little Red Book started him studying the Big Book. He is now a leader in our group."
From Canada, a member writes, "The Little Red Book has been a tower of strength in doing just what it says - interpreting each of the 12 Steps to the many who have contacted us for help over the years."