Richmond Walker Author of the Twenty-Four Hours a Day The most read non-conference approved book 3/15/2022 Hosted by Patrick O’D Park Group, Boston
Patrick O’N Boston, Mass. Samuel M. Shoemaker Tuesday Night History Meeting March 1,
In January, 1963, Harpers Magazine published an article by Dr. Arthur H. Cain which was harshly critical of Alcoholics Anonymous. Entitled “Alcoholics Can be Cured–Despite A.A.,” the article was soon followed by other nationally distributed publications which echoed the same criticism–including this one
Bill Wilson The Beginning of AA New York City Need
Gail L Akron Intergroup Archivist An Evening for Dr. Bob’s Home – Levittown, N.Y. Mel B Author – Pass It On An Evening for Dr. Bob’s Home – Levittown, N.Y. Need
By Dr. Bob Smith July 1944, AA Grapevine During nine years in AA, I have observed that those who follow the Alcoholics Anonymous program with the greatest earnestness and zeal not only maintain sobriety but often acquire finer characteristics and attitudes as well. One of these is tolerance. Tolerance expresses itself in a
This is the first pamphlet ever written concerning sponsorship. It was written by Clarence H. Snyder in early 1944. Its original title was to be “A.A. Sponsorship…Its Obligations and Its Responsibilities.” It was printed by the Cleveland Central Committee under the title; “A.A. Sponsorship… Its
A Close Shave – Henry J Zoeller Akron, Ohio Original Manuscript, p. 348 in 1st edition Harry found sobriety in March of 1937, but he may have entered the fellowship as early a January 1937. He was born in 1890, the youngest of five sons to a “fine Christian mother, and a hard working blacksmith
RUDELL, BILL – Bill wrote the first edition Big Book story, “A Businessman’s Recovery.” Bill Ruddell was born in 1900. According to his story in the Big Book, he first got sober in February 1937. A Business Man’s Recovery — William Ruddell New Jersey Original Manuscript, p. 242 in 1st edition Bill Ruddell
PEARSON, BOB – Bob wrote the third edition Big Book Story, “AA Taught Him To Handle Sobriety.” He was also a GSO senior advisor and trustee. A A Taught Him To Handle Sobriety — Bob P Connecticut p. 554 3rd edition “God willing, we may never again have to deal with drinking, but we have