Big news! Nine new e-books are now available for purchase and download from our third-party e-book retailers. You can find the links to each retailer via the pamphlet’s product page on our online OA bookstore, bookstore.oa.org. OA members are encouraged to share this announcement with anyone who may benefit from these digital downloads. A Guide … Continued
The Executive Committee of the OA Board of Trustees has approved a US$.25 price increase for all printed OA pamphlets (two-sided, trifold, and multi-page) and wallet cards sold individually at bookstore.oa.org as well as the corresponding e-book versions sold at popular online retailers. Trustees approved the price increase to ensure these literature items remain self … Continued
A must for every member, group, and service body! The Twelfth-Step-Within Handbook focuses on how to help our OA members who still suffer, including those struggling with relapse and isolation. The Handbook includes meeting, retreat, and workshop formats; a skit script and promotional flyer; reading and writing tools; and our Recovery Insurance Policy for support … Continued
Introducing The Joy of Service! e-zine, produced by the OA Board of Trustees: “There’s a magical thing that happens when you serve others; you end up giving yourself a gift too . . . “We asked members to share how service has been a vital and joyful part of their personal growth and recovery, and … Continued
Looking to familiarize your OA fellows with digital resources on oa.org? Check out the four new “Focus On…” presentations recently posted on oa.org! The presentations, each focused on a different area of OA service, are meant to serve as both quick introductions to lesser-known free OA resources and inspirational conversation starters for a group or … Continued
Diverse Voices: A Common Solution (#954) is a collection of member stories intended to both honor the incredible variety within our membership and illuminate how that variety shapes individual journeys to healing through our Twelve Steps of recovery. Compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors are the great unifiers of our Fellowship, and it is our … Continued
In Anonymity: The Meaning and Application of Traditions Eleven and Twelve (#390), OA founder Rozanne S. discusses Traditions Eleven and Twelve and anonymity as a Spiritual Principle. Anonymity is now available in e-book formats from the following online retailers: Amazon Kindle Apple Books Barnes and Noble Nook Print copies of Anonymity remain available for purchase … Continued
The recently released Public Information and Professional Outreach Service Manual is now available as an e-book for the PIPO committee member on the go! The Manual contains comprehensive instructions and recommendations for outreach activities, including suggestions for writing press releases, bringing the message of OA to correctional facilities, engaging with health professionals, reaching out to … Continued
Carry the message to health professionals with Issue III of the Professional Community Courier. The Courier is written by health professionals, for health professionals and aims to educate about the benefits the Overeaters Anonymous program offers to patients and clients. This issue includes moving testimonials from both a doctor who joined OA and found relief … Continued
To better meet the ever-growing need for translated OA literature, the International Publications and Translations Committee wants all registered OA service bodies that have received License 2 to know they can distribute and sell translated work worldwide. This includes digital PDFs, print-on-demand publications, e-books, and traditional print publications. For more information and helpful links, see … Continued