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.. The little red book : an orthodox interpretation of the twelve steps of the Alcoholics Anonymous program, p58 The purpose of taking a moral inventory is to expose the harmful character traits of our alcoholic personalities, to eliminate them from the new personalities that with the help of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program as a "Way of Life, we now propose to develop. The A.A. usage of the term "personality" deals with the development of new character traits necessary to our recovery from alcoholism. It has no relation to personal magnetism emanating from physical health, beauty or charm. We gauge A.A. personality by A.A. maturity that is evidenced by such qualities as: Strength and understanding from a Power Greater than Ourselves, surrender of self-centeredness, the practice of honesty, humility, appreciation, forgiveness, promptness in admitting wrongs, making amends, service to others and the example of a happy sober life. ----------------------------------------------------------- The Little Red Book evolved from a series of notes originally prepared as Twelve Step suggestions for AA beginners. It aids in the study of the book Alcoholics Anonymous and contains many helpful topics for discussion meetings. Its distribution is prompted by a desire to "carry [the] message to alcoholics" in gratitude of our daily reprieve from insanity or alcoholic death. Many groups, in meeting the AA need for instruction of new members, have adopted this brief summarization of the AA recovery program expounded in the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous,* as an outline for study of that book. Worthwhile results have followed the inauguration of weekly classes devoted to guidance of new members in their quest for a better understanding of the Twelve Steps as a way of life for recovery from alcoholism. These classes, directed by qualified members, have created a solidarity of understanding within our fellowship. They have brought a closer adherence to the Big Book, better understanding and application of its philosophy, more effective sponsorship, and much higher ratio of sobriety among our members. We hope The Little Red Book opens new avenues of thought and helps the AA member arrive at his or her successful interpretation of the program. ------------------------------------------------------------ In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ed Webster published The Little Red Book in 1946 under the sponsorship of the Nicollet Group. Ed had the help and support of Dr. Bob, who gave numerous suggestions for wording various passages. Ed also wrote Stools and Bottles (1955), Barroom Reveries (1958) and Our Devilish Alcoholic Personalities (in 1970, just a year before his death). In early A.A., Ed was one of ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av1Dnreh8pY