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Mobirdie


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I went and browsed through the bookstore and have a question.  Are all of the books listed considered Al-Anon approved literature?


I have so enjoyed Melody Beattie's writings and often wondered about using something from one of her books as a meeting topic.


 


 



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kismetstrand


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If you are talking about the recovery book store listed on this site...that is simply a link to Amazon.com and there are books listed there which are not Al-Anon books. Melody Beatty for example is not an Al-Anon book, is not CAL (Conference Approved Literature) and therefore should not be used in a meeting.

CAL books have the triangle with circle inside logo on the spine. You can go to this site http://www.al-anon.org/members/index.html and enter the member password which is your alanon group name with afg at the end. For example: miraclesinprogressafg

That will take you to the members site where you can find all CAL listed and can also order from there if you like.

Lots of good info on that site. It is the official WSO (World Service Office) website.


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dontcareinmi


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What books do you recommend for newbies?


http://www.celebraterecovery.com/


True serneity is found by walking in obedience to the prince of peace, Jesus Christ.



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CJ


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dontcareinmi,


i know your faith is strong, but please, abide by the covenants of al-anon. please, also, stay and receive the support so many of us have found here, through working the 12 steps and gaining knowledge and strength to make us healthy/un-insane.  i'm not offended by your posts with christianity related help, but please, think, they may detract from the overall understanding of why we are all here.


with love


cj



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mel123


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I totally agree with you, dontcare.......God Bless!  And Merry Christmas to all!


Love,


mel123 



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I got so much out of the book Reclaiming Yout Family From Addiction, by Craig Nakken... I read it with a highlighter, for heaven's sake!!!!!

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