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The Book That Started it All
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Born from one of the most significant collaborative writing projects of all time, this extraordinary, never-before-published copy of the original working manuscript of the Big Book offers fresh insights into the history and foundation of the revolutionary Alcoholics Anonymous program.
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Description
An extraordinary reproduction of the original working manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, with an introduction and notes by a panel of celebrated AA historians.
The Book That Started It All offers fresh insights into the history and foundation of the revolutionary Alcoholics Anonymous programme. Reproduced in this elegant gift edition, the original working manuscript is the missing link in our understanding of what transpired between AA founder Bill Wilson's first draft of Alcoholics Anonymous and the first published edition.
In January 1939, Wilson and other AA founders distributed 400 copies of his typed manuscript to everyone they could think of "who might be concerned with the problem of alcoholism," to test out the programme. As the loan copies were returned, suggestions for revision were considered and written out in coloured pencil on one master copy that was eventually submitted for publication.
The many changes made in black, green, and red on page after page are shown here in their original form, revealing the opinions, debates, and discussions that went into making the Big Book.
This is perfect for your coffee table. The Book That Started It All weighs more than five pounds, is 11.25" wide and 13.5" tall, with a 22.5" span when open.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781592859474
Publisher: Hazelden Information & Educational Services
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 March 2010
Country: United States
Imprint: Hazelden Information & Educational Services
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 295.0mm
Height: 350.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 248
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