To ensure that no one leaves recovery because they couldn’t understand or connect with the literature.
Every day, people walk into recovery meetings desperate for help. They’re handed books written generations ago, in language that feels foreign, with examples that don’t match their experience. Some persevere and find connection despite the barriers. Too many leave, convinced recovery isn’t for them.
We exist to remove that barrier. To build bridges where language creates walls. To ensure the life-saving message of recovery reaches everyone who needs it, in words they understand, with experiences they recognise.
A World Where Recovery Is Truly Available to All
Recovery literature in contemporary, accessible language
Guides for every addiction, not just alcohol
Cost never prevents access to recovery resources
Resources available regardless of location
Materials that speak to diverse experiences
Young people finding themselves in recovery literature
Support for everyone affected by addiction
Freely Giving What Was Freely Given
For every ten guides we distribute, we donate one free to someone who cannot afford it.
This isn’t charity—it’s continuation of recovery tradition. Most of us came to recovery with nothing. Someone freely shared their experience, strength, and hope with us. Now we pass it on.
How It Works
Every tenth guide purchased automatically generates a free guide for donation.
We publicly report where donated guides go, maintaining anonymity while ensuring accountability.
Free guides go to those who need them most through verified recovery organisations.
The 1-in-10 pledge is our minimum commitment. Additionally:
Measurable Change by 2028
How We Track Success
Each year, we publish a comprehensive report detailing our reach, effectiveness, and learnings.
(Our vision document)
Our Guides Serve
Working Together for Recovery
We don’t do this alone. Our mission succeeds through partnership with:
Open Book Operation
Each Guide Creates Waves
When someone connects with recovery through our guides:
One life saved
Multiple relationships restored
Message carried forward
Recovery grows
Society benefits
Others seek help
One guide. Infinite impact.
How You Can Help
Our mission is measured in lives saved, not books sold. Success is:
Recovery works. We’re just making sure everyone can access it.
We exist to remove that barrier. To build bridges where language creates walls. To ensure the life-saving message of recovery reaches everyone who needs it, in words they understand, with experiences they recognise.
