Supporting Information AA, Title Page. The story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism. AA, Page xiii. 2nd sentence. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. AA, Page xvi. paragraph 2, 3rd sentence. He suddenly realized that in order to save himself he must carry his message to another alcoholic. AA, Page xvii. It also indicated that strenuous work, one alcoholic with another, was vital to permanent recovery. AA, Page 14. last paragraph. My friend emphasized the absolute need of demonstrating these principles in all my affairs. Particularly was it imperative to work with others as he had worked with me. AA, Page 15. last sentence. We meet frequently so that newcomers may find the fellowship they seek. AA, Page 18. paragraph 4. But the ex-problem drinker who has found this solution, who is properly armed with the fact about himself, can generally win the entire confidence of another alcoholic in a few hours. Sponsorship Lineage AA, Page 29. 1st sentence. Further on, clear-cut directions are given showing how we have recovered. AA, Page 33. 1st paragraph, last sentence. If we are planning to stop drinking, there must be no reservation of any kind, nor any lurking notion that someday we will be immune to alcohol. Non-spiritual basis read page 34 AA, Page 35. last paragraph 3rd sentence. All went well for a time, but he failed to enlarge his spiritual life. To his consternation, he found himself drunk half a dozen times in rapid succession. AA, Page 42. Last paragraph. They outlined the spiritual answer and program of action which a hundred of them had followed... ...But the moment I made my mind to go through with the process, I had the curious feeling that my alcoholic condition was relieved, as in fact it proved to be. Quite as important was the discovery that spiritual principles would solve all my problems. Next...