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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I have had a copy of this book since early in my sobriety and it has helped me follow the path that Bill W. and Dr. Bob took when they started the fellowship of AA. It is indispensable when trying to put together spiritual and religious concepts. As it states on pp. 166-167: "Such were the final concessions to those of little or no faith; this was the great contribution of our atheists and agnostics. They had widened our gateway so that all who suffer might pass through, regardless of their belief or lack of belief." "God was now expressed in terms that anybody - anbody at all - could accept and try." So if you or someone you know wants to know the "why" of it, direct them to this book! In case you were wondering my sobriety date is 1/25/1977 and AA literature has been an absolute necessity in my recovery.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As I've gotten more days of sobriety under my belt I started to get curious about the history of AA. I figured that a program that has been around as long as AA needed some investigation.
I discovered, after reading "Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age", that AA had some tough times getting started.
It's all in the book: How AA spread from state to state; the money problems; the wives; the early meetings. Incredible, interesting stories!
After reading this book I had a better understanding and appreciation for how the program works. It's really miraculous. And it is illuminating to see that Bill and Bob tried just about everything to get the program going -- so when I question their suggestions or get in the mood to "rewrite" a tradition or two I have to remember that many of my ideas are not original -- it's most likely been tried before!
The "spirit" of helping others was made clearer to me. In these modern times when so many people come into the rooms from rehab or the courts, it is easy to forget what a wet drunk is and how to work with him/her. The book makes it clear that the early fellowship SOUGHT OUT drunks!! How many of us actually do that today? This is incredible ... especially when reading about the first fellowships in other cities. These guys did some MAJOR 12-stepping.
So if your program is stale or you are feeling curious, read this book for an injection of gratitude and appreciation. It worked for me!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I am from Eden Prairie, MN. and this is a thoroughly enjoyable piece of homework that a sponser can give a sponsee. In our AA Fri. nite meeting (it's been around for 25 years), we consider it a don't miss title.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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love it
20 words to describe a book....I wanted the book and I bought it. It is a quality book, no damage is obvious, all the pages are present
Published 10 days ago by SCT
4.0 out of 5 stars
A new Begining
Really helped me to understand where AA started how it work in the early
days and how it still works today
days and how it still works today
Published 4 months ago by kjbunome
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My Second Copy!!!
For anyone with interest in AA this is a must read. Insight into recovery through the struggles of the institutions history.
Published 4 months ago by Marshall Ragir
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Facsinating!!!
You should buy Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age: A Brief History of A.A. If you have a passion for or interest in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss Howe
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AA Comes of Age
I think this review is a crock as I buy a book to read, not be a critic. This is stupid to have to add words
Published 6 months ago by Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating description of the early years of AA
If you're interested in the history of one of the greatest spiritual movements of the 20th century, you will be fascinated. Try it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. Epstein
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Quick and surprised!!!
I ordered the book, it arrived quickly. But to my surprise the book was older than I thought which excited me!! I love older books!! Read more
Published on September 13, 2010 by Sundee Maynez
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for all 12 Steppers!
If you want to know some of the history A.A., this is the book. Find out about 'Rule 62' and the controversy surrounding the steps, traditions and affliations - even the story of... Read more
Published on November 1, 1998 by Katherine Anne Wayman
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