Welcome to "CAL Chat" where we discuss our favorite Al-Anon and Alateen Conference Approved Literature. How many different types of Newcomer Packets are available? Which one pamphlet does Michael find helpful to read before his second Al-Anon meeting? How can forgiveness be considered another tool in our recovery? Episode 1 of this podcast is in 2 parts. Part 1 of 2 features an interview with Michael where he focuses on a section from the book "How Al-Anon Works" (B-22 for hardcover, eA-22 for the audiobook version, B-32 for softcover, and eB-22 for the e-book version) about forgiveness and how it changed his relationship with his father. We also talk about suicide and an entirely different way to read this book – by the index keywords! At this podcast show's website,  www.calchatpodcast.com,  I've attached a PDF document as bonus content** that you can download to use the expanded list of keywords which are already sorted by page number from the preface to page 396. Enjoy a new reading experience!

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM MICHAEL:

• "Everything in this book is illustrative of what I need to know to lead a healthy and more spiritual life than I did before I came into the rooms."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "How Al-Anon Works" – 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, & Episode 13: parts 5 - 11
• "Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual 2014-2017" – Episode 3: part 1 of 4, Episode 3: part 2 of 4, Episode 3: part 3 of 4, & Episode 8: part 1 of 3

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