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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.

134 tapes

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Sandy B. 19 Ebby T. 6 Bill W. 3 Dick B. 3 Gail L. 3 Jay S. 3 Bill G. 2 Bob D. 2 Bob P. 2 Chris S. 2 Clancy I. 2 Don B. 2 Dr. Bob 2 Duke D. 2 Homer D. 2

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Chuck C.
The Spiritual Awakening Dr. Carl J. Prescribed for Roland – Chuck C.
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Don H.
The Links in the Chain of Recovery – Don H.
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Joseph M.
What He Told Dr. S. When He Was Baffled – Joseph M.
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Don B.
The Big Book as a Guide for the Non-Alcoholic – Don B.
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Archie T.
He Thought the Alcoholic Was a Detective – 1948 – Archie T.
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Beth D.
The 12 Concepts and How the Whole Package Fits Together – Beth D.
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Hellen B.
Responsibility and the Linkage Between the Groups and the Foundation – 1945 – Hellen B.
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Dick B.
He Thought He Was Top Dog in Marin County – Dick B.
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Don B.
The Ten Step Inventory for an A-Life – Don B.
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Marty M.
Self-Seeking and the Treatment for Her Own Insanity – Marty M.
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Gay G.
The Danger of Psychobabble in Discussion Meetings – Gay G.
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Lee C.
The Original Manuscript Differences Between New York and Akron – Lee C.
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Ernest K.
Ernest K. on the History of AA and the Spiritual Malady — Part 1 of 2
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Bill W.
Bill W. at the 4th NCC Spring Conference – 1951
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Bob S.
Bob S. on Dr. Bob, Bill W., and the Early Days in Akron
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Curtis M.
The Tradition of Self-Support Between Intergroups and General Service – Curtis M.
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Sandy B.
Finding Small Signs of a Higher Power Early On – Sandy B.
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Bob D.
The Traditions as a Laser on a Common Problem – 1935 – Bob D.
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Sandy B.
The Six Steps Bill W. Recalled from Memory – Sandy B. 😆
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Sandy B.
The Czar of South Florida AA – Sandy B. 🤣
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Bob D.
The Traditions Are More Important Than the Steps – Bob D.
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Sandy B.
Sandy B. on the History of AA — Bill W., Dr. Bob, and the Oxford Group
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Sandy B.
Step 12 as the Drunk Squad of the Oxford Group – Sandy B.
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Local AA Speakers
Al Spent Three Years in Al-Anon Before Realizing He Was in the Wrong Program
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George
Rule 62: Don’t Take Yourself So Da*n Seriously
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