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AA History

Understanding AA History is more than a study of the past; it is a vital component of the recovery process. By tracing the golden thread from early pioneers like Ebby T. and Roland H. to the formalization of the Big Book, members discover that the program's principles were forged through lived experience rather than abstract theory. This historical perspective provides a grounding sense of stability and validates the efficacy of the steps for the modern alcoholic. The core principles explored in this topic center on the necessity of a spiritual awakening and the unwavering commitment to the primary purpose: serving the alcoholic who still suffers. These tapes emphasize that while the symptoms of alcoholism vary, the solution remains rooted in reconnecting with a Higher Power and repairing the wreckage of the past. Listeners can expect to hear authoritative accounts of the fellowship's evolution. This includes firsthand narratives from co-founder Bill W. regarding the scrappy early days of the movement, the tension between maintaining simplicity and the need for permanent literature, and the expansion of the program to heal the family unit through the creation of Al-Anon. Additionally, speakers delve into the biblical roots of the program and the lineage of the movement from its earliest meetings to its global reach. By studying these archives, listeners gain a deeper appreciation for the foundational tools of recovery and the enduring potency of the original message.

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Dick B.
Bill Wanted to Puke When Ebby Said I’ve Got Religion – Dick B.
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Dick B.
The Biblical Roots of Alcoholics Anonymous – Dick B.
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Clarence S.
Why the Big Book Is Not a Set of Suggested Steps – 1967 – Clarence S.
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Joe C.
Two Centuries Of Failed Cures Before We Finally Understood More About Alcoholism – Joe and Charlie
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Jim W.
The Divine Paradox of Strength Rising From Weakness – Jim W.
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Bill W.
The Illness of the Body and the Moral Malady – 1966 – Bill W.
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Bill W.
The Friends and Spouses Who Became the Real Founders of AA – 1948 – Bill W.
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Bill W.
Bill W. at the 25th Anniv – 1960
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Dick M.
The Collective Conscience of the Fellowship – Dick M.
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Bill W.
Bill W. at the 1st International Convention – 1950
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Bob
The Common Thread That Keeps Coursing Through the Fifth Step – Bob
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Bob
Step 2 and the Road to Humility – 1967 – Bob
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Jay S.
The Direct Approach to Permanent Sobriety – Jay S.
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Bill W.
Bill W. at the International Convention – 1950
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Bob
How Carl J. Told Him He Had the Mind of a Chronic Alcoholic – Bob
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Jim
The Oxford Group Six Steps and the Early Framework of AA – Jim
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Don M.
The Sincerity of Being Sincerely Stupid – Don M.
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Jay S.
A Rational Theology That Had Nothing to Do With Religion – Jay S.
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Howard E.
Spiritual Experience and Spiritual Awakening – BBCA Step Study Workshop – Part 2 of 2 – Howard E.
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Clancy I.
Identification and Shared Experience – Big Book Study Weekend – Part 2 of 2 – Clancy I.
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Billy N.
Group Conscience and General Service – AA Service Workshop – 2026 – Part 2 of 2 – Billy N.
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Cass N.
Ninth Step and Financial Amends – Big Book Workshop – Part 2 of 2 – Cass N.
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Cody P.
The Spiritual Roots of the 12 Steps – Peterson – Shadow Work – Book Study – Part 1 of 2 – Cody P.
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Sandy B.
The Hand of Higher Power – B. and Bob B. – There Is a Solution Workshop – Part 1 of 2 – Sandy B. and Bob B. – Sandy Beach and Bob Bisantz
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Sandy B.
Dr. Bob’s House – A History Workshop – Part 3 of 3 – Sandy B.
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