Getting Better: Inside Alcoholics Anonymous

by Nan Robertson

Offers an inside look at one of the most admired yet misunderstood self-help movements, revealing the story of its founding, its inside operations, and its success

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 1988

Reviews

[Kaleigh S · Rating 4 out of 5]

an important/ helpful book!

recommended by: very old man Bible professor whose name I forget

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still not sure about her break in anonymity, but I'm glad she wrote this book. I thoroughly enjoyed her writing, and so made it fun to learn more about A.A.'s history and the many people who contributed to its making. I loved how she got general information and intimate details from AA's early member's families. She talks objectively about the disease and helped me to look at myself and understand others better. I felt centered and grateful while reading her book. I highly recommend it for people who are familiar, think they are familiar, or know very little about AA. :)

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have huge respect for alcoholics anonymous, because it works. I read this book because I wanted to learn more about why it works. I think it all comes down to being counseled and supported 24/7 by at least one person who has really been there, who understands, and who really wants to help. That, and the fact that is a somewhat self-selecting group. People who don't like people, or who are arrogant don't make it in AA.

The history of the two gentlemen who founded AA is very entertaining; they were really pioneers bumbling their way through as best they could.

[Charliec · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book fills in all the gaps and adds great insight to the 12 Step Program