This is an interesting book about the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. The first edition of this book was printed in 1957 and published by Alcoholics Anonymous Publishing Inc. The first edition is collectible, although it’s demanding nowhere near the price of The Big Book. This exact copy has already sold, but you may find it at the above purchase link, perhaps in even better condition.
Chapters include:
When A.A. Comes of Age by Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous
The Three Legacies of Alcoholic Anonymous by Dr. W. W. Bauer and Dr. Harry M Tiebout
Medicine Looks at Alcoholics Anonymous by Dr. W. W. Bauer and Dr. Harry M. Tiebout
Religion Looks at Alcoholic Anonymous by Edward Dowling, S.J, and The Rev. Samuel Shoemaker
A Friend Looks at Alcoholic Anonymous by Mr. Bernard B. Smith
Why Alcoholic Anonymous is Anonymous by Bill
Text of the Lasker Award
Reports on A.A.
Want to read this book but don’t desire a first edition? You can get a modern reprint for a couple of bucks:
