Literature Committee Material Review Process
BOOK TITLE:
AUTHOR: REASON FOR REVIEW: DATE:PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Is the material compatible with AA’s primary purpose? Is it contrary to the core principles of AA (disease concept, traditions, etc)? If so, what principles are violated? Why is it helpful if it does contradict the principles?
SPIRITUALITY:
Does this material contradict the core message of AA - that spirituality is the solution? Does it teach spiritual principles?
INCLUSIVENESS:
Is this material exclusive? If so, how? Does it have offensive language? Does it discuss outside issues? Is it controversial?
DISCUSSION OF 12 STEPS:
Does it support/dilute the 12 Steps? Is it based on personal experience? Is it a fresh translation? Is it supplemental material? Is it a workbook?
HISTORICAL VALUE:
Is it historically accurate and pertinent? Did the original 100 members use this material?
REVIEWER:
As Amended June 1, 2005
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