Daily Reflections — AA’s Classic Meditation Book Reviewed
/Since 1990, Alcoholics Anonymous has offered members a one-page meditation tied to the Steps and Traditions. But does the blue Daily Reflections volume still resonate in 2025? Let’s break it down.
Quick Specs
- Publisher: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (1990)
- Formats: Hardcover, large-print, Kindle, audio version
- Length: 384 pages (one reading per calendar date)
- Price range: US $10–12 print · ≈ $6 ebook
- Tone: Quotes from the Big Book & Twelve & Twelve plus member reflections
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Who This Book Helps Most
- AA members who appreciate Step-by-date alignment
- Readers who like short (≈150-word) entries
- Groups that open meetings with a daily reading
Pros
- Brief enough to finish in under a minute
- Follows the natural Step cycle through the year
- Written by AA members worldwide—authentic voices
- Available in large-print & audio for accessibility
Cons
- Heavy AA jargon—may alienate non-AA readers
- Minimal application prompts; no action line
- God-centric language throughout
How to Use Daily Reflections Effectively
- Read today’s page aloud at your home group or coffee table.
- Highlight one sentence; jot how it relates to your Step work.
- Share that sentence with your sponsor or sponsee.
- Revisit at night and score your follow-through 1–10.
How It Compares
Need a longer action statement? Try Just for Today. Want prayer-focused entries? See Twenty-Four Hours a Day.
Compare all seven books here.
Bottom Line
Daily Reflections remains the go-to AA devotional—concise, tradition-aligned, and easy to weave into meeting formats. If you’re looking for secular or trauma-informed language, keep exploring our other reviews.
