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In Episode 13's part 8 of 11, Diane and I discuss the importance of libraries and how doing outreach is not a duty but a privilege. And she reminds me why I need to go back and listen to my own podcast! Click here for a video of the hardcover version of "How Al-Anon Works" (B-22) that was accepted into a local library. Also, at this podcast show's website, www.calchatpodcast.com, I've attached *bonus content* so you can see a screenshot image of the library's unique summary of the book and try to locate where they got the description from. Can you find it? Happy hunting! 🕵️

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:

• "...the rewards aren't in thinking about it, the rewards are in doing it."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "How Al-Anon Works" – Episode 1: part 1 of 2, Episode 6: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 1 of 4, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 11: part 2 of 4, & Episode 12: part 2 of 5
• "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

• Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com

• YouTube - www.youtube.com/​@CALChatPodcast

• Instagram - www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1

• Threads - www.threads.net/​@CALChatFan1

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• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/​CALChatFan.bsky.social

• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com

In part 7 of 11 (of Episode 13), Diane lists all the Spanish versions of books (such as "How Al-Anon Works" (SB-32)) that she has also included in the public outreach project. We talk about cross-germination and unintended ripples outreach can sometimes have. Lastly, at this podcast show's website, www.calchatpodcast.com, I've attached *bonus content* so you can see the final complete breakdown of Al-Anon and Alateen materials in the outreach project gift basket.

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:

• "You don't have to get rid of all your worldly goods... to learn how to be kind. Get involved in Al-Anon service and you'll watch it, you'll see it, you'll feel it..."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "How Al-Anon Works" – Episode 1: part 1 of 2, Episode 6: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 1 of 4, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 11: part 2 of 4, & Episode 12: part 2 of 5
• "How Al-Anon Works" (Spanish) / "Cómo ayuda Al-Anon"
• "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4
• "From Survival To Recovery" (Spanish) / "De la supervivencia a la recuperación"
• "Hope For Today" – Episode 9: part 2 of 4
• "Hope For Today" (Spanish) / "Esperanza para hoy"
• "Courage to Change" – Episode 3: part 4 of 4, Episode 5: part 3 of 4, Episode 9: part 1 of 4, & Episode 9: part 2 of 4
• "Courage to Change" (Spanish) / "Valor para cambiar"
• "Just For Today" (bookmark) – Episode 1: part 2 of 2, Episode 10: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 4 of 4, & Episode 12: part 4 of 5
• "Just For Tonight" (bookmark) – Episode 12: part 4 of 5 & Episode 12: part 5 of 5
• "Alateen Do's & Don'ts" – Episode 8: part 2 of 3
• Al-Anon Newcomer Packet – Episode 1: part 2 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 10: part 3 of 4, & Episode 12: part 4 of 5,
• Adult Children of Alcoholics Newcomer Packet – Episode 1: part 2 of 2 & Episode 4: part 2 of 2

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

• Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com

• YouTube - www.youtube.com/​@CALChatPodcast

• Instagram - www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1

• Threads - www.threads.net/​@CALChatFan1

• Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan

• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/​CALChatFan.bsky.social

• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com

Diane details (in part 6 of 11 from Episode 13), how she uses "How Al-Anon Works" (B-32) for outreach in a broader sense - especially in an extensive relationship-building project that just started. Find out how outreach is like mining gold!

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:

• "...having this book available makes a big difference because anybody can pick it up... It's not too deep and it's not too scary."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4
• "How Al-Anon Works" – Episode 1: part 1 of 2, Episode 6: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 1 of 4, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 11: part 2 of 4, & Episode 12: part 2 of 5
• "How Al-Anon Works" (Spanish) / "Cómo ayuda Al-Anon"
• "Just For Today" (bookmark) – Episode 1: part 2 of 2, Episode 10: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 4 of 4, & Episode 12: part 4 of 5
• "Just For Tonight" (bookmark) – Episode 12: part 4 of 5 & Episode 12: part 5 of 5

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

• Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com

• YouTube - www.youtube.com/​@CALChatPodcast

• Instagram - www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1

• Threads - www.threads.net/​@CALChatFan1

• Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan

• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/​CALChatFan.bsky.social

• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com

In Episode 13's part 5 of 11, Diane's favorite book to use for outreach is the softcover version of "How Al-Anon Works" (B-32) and she points out how intimate individual outreach can still be done in an electronic (telephone/chat) or virtual (video) meeting. We reminisce about the days when we hauled Al-Anon books around in our cars.

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:

• "Somewhere in these pages, folks will possibly see themselves."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "How Al-Anon Works" – Episode 1: part 1 of 2, Episode 6: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 1 of 4, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 11: part 2 of 4, & Episode 12: part 2 of 5
• "How Al-Anon Works" (audiobook) – Episode 6: part 3 of 4,
• "How Al-Anon Works" (electronic book) – Episode 6: part 3 of 4,
• 2021 CAL Catalog
• "2018 World Service Conference Summary" – Episode 12: part 4 of 5 & Episode 12: part 5 of 5

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

• Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com

• YouTube - www.youtube.com/​@CALChatPodcast

• Instagram - www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1

• Threads - www.threads.net/​@CALChatFan1

• Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan

• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/​CALChatFan.bsky.social

• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com

In part 4 of 11 (of Episode 13), Diane and I keep the discussion going about the book "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) focusing primarily on the chapter "Untangling Confusion" from page 269 (or 270 depending on the book's edition), the infamous "Promises" section from page 267 (or 269 in the first edition) and the book's very last chapter on page 287 which leads to an idea for a possible workshop! To find a virtual Al-Anon book study group, visit www.al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings and you can type into the search bar the term: "book," or "literature," or the particular book's title that you'd like to study. Additionally, at this podcast show's website, www.calchatpodcast.com, I've attached *bonus content* so you can see an image of the "From Survival To Recovery" special bookmark/order form!

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:

• "...there's no predicting anything."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4
• "How Al-Anon Works" – Episode 1: part 1 of 2, Episode 6: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 1 of 4, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 11: part 2 of 4, & Episode 12: part 2 of 5
• "Many Voices, One Journey" – Episode 10: part 4 of 4 & Episode 11: part 3 of 4

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

• Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com

• YouTube - www.youtube.com/​@CALChatPodcast

• Instagram - www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1

• Threads - www.threads.net/​@CALChatFan1

• Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan

• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/​CALChatFan.bsky.social

• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com

The conversation continues with Diane (in part 3 of 11 from Episode 13), about "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) which she feels is one of the most relevant books during the Covid-19 pandemic. She talks about what she does after climbing a high recovery mountain and we discuss one of the benefits of the pandemic with regards to literature. To find a virtual Al-Anon book study group, visit www.al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings and you can type into the search bar the term: "book," or "literature," or the particular book's title that you'd like to study. Last but not least, at this podcast show's website, www.calchatpodcast.com, I've attached *bonus content* so you can see an image (or click here for a video) of Diane's Al-Anon bookshelf mentioned in this part of the episode!

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:

• "...we don't have to go out and grow a new tree!"

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

• Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com

• YouTube - www.youtube.com/​@CALChatPodcast

• Instagram - www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1

• Threads - www.threads.net/​@CALChatFan1

• Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan

• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/​CALChatFan.bsky.social

• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com

In Episode 13's part 2 of 11, Diane describes how cycles of violence and "predictable darkness" affected her while growing up in an alcoholic home. We touch on the story "Authorities Frightened Me" from page 253 (or 255 depending on the book's edition) in "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) and Chapter 5 ("Becoming Aware" on page 21) from "How Al-Anon Works" (B-32). Lastly, I learn how a book can be a picture frame!

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:

• "This book was a part of the freedom to tell the truth."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4
• "How Al-Anon Works" – Episode 1: part 1 of 2, Episode 6: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 1 of 4, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 11: part 2 of 4, & Episode 12: part 2 of 5

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

• Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com

• YouTube - www.youtube.com/​@CALChatPodcast

• Instagram - www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1

• Threads - www.threads.net/​@CALChatFan1

• Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan

• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/​CALChatFan.bsky.social

• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com

How is a pandemic similar to recovery? What audiobooks are available from Al-Anon? Can a book also be a picture frame? In part 1 of 11 (of Episode 13), Diane explains why the title of the book "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) is so appropriate, how it helped her tell her own personal story and experience authentic joyfulness in her life. Also, find out why we can't use highlighters when reading Al-Anon books! Lastly, at this podcast show's website, www.calchatpodcast.com, I've attached *bonus content* so you can see an image of the two versions of "From Survival To Recovery" mentioned in this part of the episode!

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:

• "This book helped me to be seen..."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4
• "Courage to Change" – Episode 3: part 4 of 4, Episode 5: part 3 of 4, Episode 9: part 1 of 4, & Episode 9: part 2 of 4

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

• Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com

• YouTube - www.youtube.com/​@CALChatPodcast

• Instagram - www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1

• Threads - www.threads.net/​@CALChatFan1

• Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan

• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/​CALChatFan.bsky.social

• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com

Terry Anne highlights new upcoming Al-Anon literature in part 5 of 5 of Episode 12 and explains how the motto chosen for the "2018 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) applies to her own personal life. To submit your suggestion for your favorite "Forum" article that you'd like to see in the new upcoming book, email it to: [email protected] – be sure to use the working title "The Forum Book" in the email's subject line and they'll also need to know the article's title, and the month and year in which it appeared in the magazine. Visit this podcast's website, www.calchatpodcast.com, to download and print out a PDF form if you'd like to send in your suggestions by regular mail. Lastly, to submit your sharing for the new Daily Reader visit: www.al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/​literature-resources and click on the blue button that says "Send Your Sharing."

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM TERRY ANNE:

• "...there's always room for me to grow more... I'm so grateful to be a work in progress."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "The Forum" (magazine) – Episode 5: part 4 of 4, Episode 6: part 1 of 4, Episode 6: part 2 of 4, & Episode 7: part 4 of 5
• "Intimacy in Alcoholic Relationships" – Episode 11: part 4 of 4
• "The Forum Book" (working title) – Episode 10: part 2 of 4
• "Just For Tonight" (bookmark)
• "2018 World Service Conference Summary"

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

• Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com

• YouTube - www.youtube.com/​@CALChatPodcast

• Instagram - www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1

• Threads - www.threads.net/​@CALChatFan1

• Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan

• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/​CALChatFan.bsky.social

• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com

In part 4 of 5 (of Episode 12), Terry Anne's pick for her favorite outreach piece of literature is the bookmark "Just For Today" (M-12) and we talk about how it helps puts the focus on ourselves, not the alcoholic. Then we pull out our "2018 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) to dive into page 51 regarding the new upcoming bookmark "Just For Tonight" (M-81) that originally came from the August 2016 edition of "The Forum" magazine. To download the free "2018 World Service Conference Summary" so you can see page 51, visit: www.al-anon.org/pdf/P46_ 2018_web.pdf.

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM TERRY ANNE:

• "The phone seems heavier at night."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "Just For Today" (bookmark) – Episode 1: part 2 of 2, Episode 10: part 3 of 4, & Episode 10: part 4 of 4
• "Just For Tonight" (bookmark)
• Al-Anon Newcomer Packet – Episode 1: part 2 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, & Episode 10: part 3 of 4
• "The Forum" (magazine) – Episode 5: part 4 of 4, Episode 6: part 1 of 4, Episode 6: part 2 of 4, & Episode 7: part 4 of 5
• "2018 World Service Conference Summary"

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

• Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com

• YouTube - www.youtube.com/​@CALChatPodcast

• Instagram - www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1

• Threads - www.threads.net/​@CALChatFan1

• Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan

• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/​CALChatFan.bsky.social

• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com