Literature
Literature can be purchased at most meetings. Ask the meeting leader for more information. If you would like to order literature from OA World Service, click on this link: OA World Service On-Line Bookstore.
Books
The Twelve-Step Workbook of Overeaters Anonymous Deepen and strengthen your personal program by answering these thought-provoking questions drawn from and page-referenced to The Twelve
Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous. Softcover; 128 pages.
For Today An OA best-seller that offers inspiring and thought-provoking affirmations and readings for each day of the year, written especially for OA
members. Handy pocket-sized book with bookmark; softcover; 374 pages.
The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous The entire panorama of the OA recovery program in this comprehensive work provides a detailed, often moving exploration of how OA's Twelve
Steps and Twelve Traditions help members recover and how the Fellowship functions as a whole. Questions after each Tradition are designed
to help strengthen your meeting. Softcover; 240 pages.
Lifeline Sampler> A selection of articles from Lifeline magazine. Read about abstinence, spirituality, Steps, Traditions, the disease, food, weight, self-esteem, body image, service, relapse, relationships, anger and fear. Softcover; indexed; 448 pages.
Abstinence Ninety-five member-written essays from Lifeline magazine offer help, encouragement and direction as you strive for and maintain abstinence. Describes perspectives, practical ideas and turning points that have helped others. Defines abstinence, the tools, personal inventories, relapse and how your personal definition of abstinence may change over time. Softcover; 176 pages.
A New Beginning: Stories of Recovery from Relapse Whether you are a long-timer struggling with abstinence, a newcomer for whom the topic of relapse and recovery may still be a mystery, or a member wishing to be of service to relapsing OA members, you will find encouragement and hope in A New Beginning. Containing stories previously published in Lifeline Magazine, A New Beginning is full of the experience, strength, inspiration and wisdom of your fellow OA members as they share with you their struggles and triumphs in recovery. Softcover; 144 pages.
Beyond Our Wildest Dreams A History of Overeaters Anonymous as seen by a cofounder. Walk the path taken by the earliest OA members. Experience their triumphs and troubles, their struggles and sharing, their courage and commitment. Learn about the founding of Overeaters Anonymous.
Alcoholics Anonymous
("Big Book")
Make it easy! Now AA's classic text is available for ordering from the World Service Office. The Big Book outlines the principles of Twelve-Step recovery and tells the inspirational stories of those who found recovery by practicing them.
Recovery Brochures Program brochures for the newcomer to OA, but also useful for any member wanting inspiration and guidance. Recording includes "Our Invitation to You," ?To the Newcomer?, ?A Commitment to Abstinence?, ?The Tools of Recovery?, ?A Plan of Eating?, ?Questions and Answers?, ?Think First? and the OA Promise
The Twelve Steps of Overeaters Anonymous Relief from obsession, renewed hope and the promise of a better life--on tape! The complete text of OA's Twelve-Step book on Compact Discs. Great for listening while driving or enjoying physical activities.
OA World Service Conference and Convention Cassettes If you?re interested in past audio recordings, please contact the World Service Office at 1-505-891-2664.
Literature for young people and literature in other languages are available through the
OA World Service On-Line Bookstore.