ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (1947) 1ST EDITION, 11TH PRINTING, BILL W., BIG BOOK, A.A.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORKS PUBLISHING NEW YORK CITY 1947 Stated Eleventh Printing, June, 1947. Navy full cloth boards, embossed cover titles w/gilt spine titles, moderate shelf wear. Pages very good, few at front w/small crease, discoloration; no writing. Bind solid; hinges intact. Facsimile jacket of original, fine; protected in new clear sleeve. Classic red and yellow striped jacket design w/eleventh printing stated on spine. Very attractive. Scarce, very good example. In 1938, after about 100 alcoholics in Akron and New York had become sober, the fellowship decided to promote its program of recovery through the publication of a book, for which Bill Wilson (Bill W.) was chosen as primary author. The book was given the title Alcoholics Anonymous and included the list of suggested activities for spiritual growth known as the Twelve Steps. The movement itself took on the name of the book. The Big Book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. First published in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the dis-ease. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 400 pages. Insured post.