This spotlight is not only a featured writer, but a book too. One book. The "Big Book." The book that all of Alcoholics Anonymous is about and encompasses.

AA has been a part of my life since March 16, 1991. My higher power and the Fellowship of AA saved my life. The work and writing put forth by Bill W. in the book of Alcoholics Anonymous is of such value, I felt it deserved to be included in Empire:ZINE.

Lifestyle changes and deep personal reflection are the focus of The Big Book, and AA as an organization. Many other "12 Step" self help organizations have started because of the 12 steps and 12 traditions written in this book. Some have been very successful as a result of adhering to the original Alcoholics Anonymous concept. Such organizations are NA-Narcotics Anonymous, CA-Cocaine Anonymous, GA-Gamblers Anonymous, OA-Overeaters Anonymous and the list goes on and on.

Here the the best books to purchase:

• General Overall AA Results
• Alcoholics Anonymous (English Edition) -- BIG BOOK Paperback 
• Alcoholics Anonymous : Reproduction of the First Printing of the First Edition -- Hardcover
• Alcoholics Anonymous : The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism/B-1 -- Incorporated Alcoholics Anonymous World Services; Hardcover