As We Understood - Al-Anon First Printing from 1985

As We Understood A Collection of Spiritual Insights by Al-Anon and Alateen Members Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. 1985 First Printing from May 1985 There is a bookplate sticker on the inside of the front cover which states: FIRST EDITION - Presented At Al-Anon's First International Convention - July 4, 1985 - Montreal, Quebec Preface What gives hope to Al-Anon members? Many have experienced situations that others would find unbearable, yet they develop strength and hope for the future. "I looked around me at group meetings and saw a few people as hurt and bitter and angry as I was," said one member, "but most were facing life as it came. They were able to accept what I thought were outrageous situations. And I wanted to learn how they did it." "When I was told that alcoholism was a disease and I was powerless over it, I felt a surge of relief. I was relieved to know there was hope for me", said another. "Gradually, I began to understand that I was witnessing a spiritual growth