Emotional Sobriety

The Next Frontier

By: AA Grapevine

Narrated by: AA Grapevine

Heartfelt contributions to Grapevine magazine that speak to emotional sobriety—a powerful concept first described by AA co-founder Bill W.

Powerful and uplifting, the book Emotional Sobriety: The Next Frontier features stories of sober women and men that depict the personal transformations that sobriety can bring when sober alcoholics practice the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous in all aspects of their lives.

In a 1958 article for Grapevine, the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill W. wrote about the ongoing challenges of recovery that he faced long after he stopped drinking, including his struggle with depression. For him, “emotional sobriety” became the next frontier.

In these honest and humble essays drawn from the archives of Grapevine magazine, you’ll discover what emotional sobriety is all about. Many will realize that happiness is a by-product of giving without any demand for return; others learn to embrace the present with gratitude so they may claim moments of real peace.

The stories in this anthology show that when we have the willingness to find solutions, rather than stay stuck in problems, we can let go of fear, selfishness, and resentment, put aside selfish demands, practice outgoing love, and become more connected to our Higher Power and our friends, family, and community.

With unflinching honesty, this collection includes the voices of AA members reflecting on their own emotional sobriety or, as Bill Wilson put it, "a quiet place in bright sunshine".

©2011 AA Grapevine (P)2021 AA Grapevine

inspirational

I found this book very inspiring and helpful. I am in OA (Overeaters Anonymous), but the lessons are the same. Addiction takes many forms, mine happens to be food.

interest

thx the audiobook is about topic. of interest. Sober in emotions is count and important. thx again

Excellent Sobriety Read

Really enjoyed the honest stories within this book.
Hope to progress in my sobriety from the sharing these generous authors give.

Great Book

This little book picked my spirt up!! Well written!! I loved having it, read to me on audible.

Authors

Emotional sobriety applies to all addictions equally. Growing in sobriety in any addiction requires more than just no longer using