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Alcoholics anonymous, the big book : the original 1939 edition, Bill W. ; introduction by Dick B

eng

contains biographical information

no index present

non fiction

Alcoholics anonymous

1050455797

Bill W. ; introduction by Dick B

the big book : the original 1939 edition

Many thousands have benefited from "The Big Book" and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind Alcoholics Anonymous, which was founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith. This original 1939 edition outlines the famous 12 steps, and offers counsel for those who wish to join the program but doubt the existence of a higher power. It also contains encouraging personal stories, in which AA members relate their experiences with alcohol and how they found the path to sobriety. "The Big Book" has gone through numerous editions and remains the most widely used resource for recovering alcoholics. Only this original 1939 edition includes all 29 stories of the program's pioneers, which share the details of their full journey, including initial recovery, sometimes followed by relapse and eventual success. This edition also features the key to the solution claimed by Bill Wilson: a vital spiritual experience that allows followers to rediscover, or discover, God. This realistic portrayal of the program as offered by its founders has been lost in subsequent editions of the work, and is presented here to serve as a reminder that success comes in many forms

Introduction -- Foreword -- The doctor's opinion -- Bill's story -- There is a solution -- More about alcoholism -- We agnostics -- How it works -- Into action -- Working with others -- To wives -- The family afterward -- To employers -- A vision for you -- Personal stories: The doctor's nightmare ; The unbeliever ; The European drinker ; A feminine victory ; Our Southern friend ; A business man's recovery ; A different slant ; Traveler, editor, scholar ; The back-slider ; Home brewmeister ; The seventh month slip ; My wife and I ; A ward of the probate court ; Riding the rods ; The salesman ; Fired again ; The fearful one ; Truth freed me! ; Smile with me, at me ; A close shave ; Educated agnostic ; Another prodigal story ; The car smasher ; Hindsight ; On his way ; An alcoholic's wife ; An artist's concept ; The rolling stone ; Lone endeavor

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