Literature

There are ways to help the newcomers.

1) Electronic versions of Nar-Anon literature can be purchased by the newcomer and immediately downloaded. For more information about Nar-Anon eBooks, check the eBook page in the Nar-Anon webstore.

2) A group can give a newcomer a copy of the Blue Booklet by using the "gift" option in the electronic bookstores. (See e-Gift an e-Book section below)

3) The newcomer can go to the Nar-Anon webstore and buy literature for themselves, though shipping takes time.

4) A group can ship Nar-Anon literature to a newcomer, though, again, shipping takes time.


e-Gift an e-Book

Sending an electronic book as a gift has never been easier. Please click on the detailed instructions that suite your needs. (*In following Tradition 6, we do not affiliate with or endorse these platforms. They are tools for providing members with eBooks of our literature.)

Amazon (Kindle) Instructions

Apple (iBooks) Instructions

Google (Play Books) Instructions

Barnes & Noble (Nook) Instructions

Nar-Anon recovery literature for Sale Online

The simplest way for all members to simultaneously read an item of CAL is for each member to buy a copy. Some literature is available for instant download. (Note, italicized text indicates this eBook is not available from this vendor.)

Newcomer Booklet - Newcomer information pamphlets along with the Blue Booklet - announcement | (no paper) | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Newcomer Packet - Paper version of newcomer pamphlets (does not include the Blue Booklet) - paper only

Narateen Newcomer Booklet - Narateen newcomer information pamphlets along with the Blue Booklet - (no paper) | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

SESH - Sharing Experience, Strength and Hope - Book is used as a daily reader or for topics in a meeting - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Nar-Anon Pamphlets for Recovery - 19 Pamphlets combined to help you in your recovery - announcement | (no paper) | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Nar-Anon 36 (Steps 1 - 12) - Workbook is used in a Step Study meeting - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

The Nar-Anon Twelve Step Program - overview of the Nar-Anon Twelve Steps - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

The Narateen Twelve Step Workbook - the step workbook for teens - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Blue Booklet - The opening readings used in a meeting - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Continuing Our Journey After Loss - booklet about Nar-Anon after a loved one dies - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Grandparents’ Stories - Nar-Anon sharing by grandparents - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Magic of Sponsorship - a collection of articles from the Serenity Connection regarding sponsorship - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Men Sharing Their Experience, Strength, and Hope - a collection of shares from men - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Our Traditions - Principles for Groups and Beyond - a beginning guide to the Nar-Anon Traditions - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Questions on Sponsorship - booklet about sponsorship - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Sharing Recovery Volume 1 - a collection of articles from the Serenity Connection, Volume 1 - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Sharing Recovery Volume 2 - a collection of articles from the Serenity Connection, Volume 2 - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Sharing the Slogans - a collection of articles from the Serenity Connection - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Thirty-One Days in Nar-Anon - a collection of Nar-Anon stories - Paper | Kindle | iBooks | Google | Nook

Many other informative books and pamphlets are available through the Nar-Anon Webstore

4th Step Inventory worksheet - Paper

Sharing Nar-Anon Literature

Motion 43 was passed during the 2023 World Service Conference allowing groups to use and screen share the following items of Conference Approved Literature during Nar-Anon meetings:

  • 20 Questions

  • About Addiction

  • Changing Ourselves

  • Helping

  • Just For Today

  • Keeping Our Meetings Healthy

  • Mission and Vision Statements

  • Narateen Table Card

  • Newcomer’s Welcome

  • Prayer for the Growth of our Fellowship

  • Preamble

  • Serenity Prayer

  • The Family

  • Third Step Prayer

  • Twelve Concepts of Service

  • Twelve Steps

  • Twelve Traditions

  • We've Been There

Before screen sharing please state “Nar-Anon copyrights prohibits copying literature from the screen.” A group cannot photocopy, scan, take a picture of, or retype Nar-Anon literature to share with anyone else.


Online Nar-Anon Recovery Literature Suitable for use in a Meeting

Some Nar-Anon recovery literature is viewable online.

The webpage “What’s Nar-Anon/Narateen" contains:

  • The Newcomer's Welcome (first 5 paragraphs at the top of the page)

  • Mission Statement

  • Vision Statement

  • The Nar-Anon 20 Questions are available by clicking on the "Is Nar-Anon for Me?" link.

The webpage “Our Principles” contains:

  • Twelve Steps

  • Twelve Traditions

  • Twelve Concepts of Service

Newcomers and members can view all of these items, simultaneously, if each person opens a browser.

Downloadable Nar-Anon Recovery Literature Suitable for use in a Meeting

Some Nar-Anon recovery literature is available for free download.

The webpage “Newsletter" contains downloadable versions of the Nar-Anon Serenity Connection newsletter.

  • Current and back issues of the Serenity Connection are available to download in several languages. Articles in the Serenity Connection can be read in a Nar-Anon meeting and are considered "Conference Approved Literature."

The webpage “Outreach" contains both service oriented literature and literature that can be used in a recovery meeting. Two items members often find especially helpful are:

Every newcomer and member can simultaneously download, open, and read any of these items.


Online Materials Suitable for Use in Service Work

There is an abundance of service literature available for download from the world service website. Service literature, however, is best used in service work rather than in a recovery meeting. Click on titles to see page.

The webpage "Fellowship Review" has downloadable drafts of Nar-Anon service literature

  • Fellowship Review service literature can only be used outside of a Nar-Anon recovery meeting, such as in a committee meeting, service meeting, or in a "meeting-after-the-meeting."

  • Fellowship Review recovery literature is not posted on the world service website. It is only available from your regional delegate or from the world service literature committee (LitCom@Nar-Anon.org). Fellowship Review recovery literature is not approved for use in a recovery meeting, but can be reviewed in a meeting which is considering the World Service Conference motions, or in a "meeting-after-the-meeting."

The webpage “Narateen" has many downloadable resources regarding Narateen

The webpage “Outreach" has downloadable materials to help inform others about Nar-Anon.

The webpage “Service Literature” contains the following:


New Literature 2021-2023 Available

New Conference Approved Literature (CAL) has been released for use in meetings. Click on the item to purchase from Nar-Anon.org.

Updated Literature 2021-2023 Available

Click on the item to purchase from Nar-Anon.org