<b>The self-help landmark that has led millions from addiction into revitalized lives is now faithfully condensed and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz.</b></br></br>Since its publication in 1939 <i >Alcoholics Anonymous</i> has brought a ray of light into the world rescuing countless people the grinding compulsion of addiction and inspiring the global 'twelve-step' movement.</br></br> Now historian and New Thought writer Mitch Horowitz provides a concise yet wholly faithful abridgement and introduction to the 'Big Book' suited to newcomers who are first encountering its ideas veterans looking for a refresher and anyone curious about this classic of spiritual self-renewal.</br></br> The genius of <i >Alcoholics Anonymous</i> is that its twelve-step program can be applied to any addiction or area of life where one is crippled by compulsion whether gambling drugs debt-spending chronic overeating or whatever endangers your wellness and deters you from a life of vitality. </br></br>