For Newcomers is a collection of powerful, personal stories by AA members about being new to sobriety. It's full of useful experiences, insights and suggestions to help alcoholics get sober and successfully navigate their early days in recovery. As members get involved, make new friends and share the message of recovery with others, their lives change for the better. Includes helpful chapters on admitting there's a problem, fitting in, finding a sponsor, getting into the literature, understanding spirituality, navigating changes, doing service and more. All stories are from AA Grapevine, the International Journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Makes a wonderful gift for someone trying to get sober.