Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions - wikipedia Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions First edition Author Bill W. Country United States of America Language English Subject Alcoholism, Alcoholics Anonymous, Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions Published 1953 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Media type Print ( Hardback, Paperback and Online ) Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions is a 1953 book, which explains the twenty - four basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and their application. The book dedicates a chapter to each step and each tradition, providing a detailed interpretation of these principles for personal recovery and the organization of the group. Bill W. began work on this project in early 1952. By 1957, 50,000 copies were in circulation. References ^ Jump up to : Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age. New York : Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing, Inc. 1957. p. 219. ISBN 978 - 0 - 916856 - 02 - 1. Jump up ^ AA Fact File http://www.aa.org/pdf/products/m-24_aafactfile.pdf Alcoholics Anonymous History Effectiveness Concepts Twelve Steps Twelve Traditions Higher Power Serenity Prayer Literature The Big Book Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions The Little Red Book Day by Day People Bill W. Dr. Bob Jim Burwell Sister Ignatia Marty Mann Carl Jung Lois W. William Duncan Silkworth Rowland Hazard III Ebby Thacher Related Al - Anon / Alateen Alcoholism Bill Wilson House Disease theory of alcoholism Hazelden Foundation The Oxford Group Stepping Stones Charles B. Towns Drama Bill W. and Dr. Bob My Name Is Bill W. When Love Is Not Enough : The Lois Wilson Story Bill W. ( 2012 ) Category : Alcoholics Anonymous Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Twelve_Steps_and_Twelve_Traditions&oldid=736811011 '' Categories : Alcoholics Anonymous 1953 books American non-fiction books Hidden categories : Pages to import images to Wikidata Talk About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 30 August 2016, at 00 : 26. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: who wrote the 12 steps and 12 traditions
Answer: Bill W.