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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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Local AA Speakers
The Event and the Resentment – Workshop: Steps 1 – Part 2 of 11 – Local AA Speakers
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James L.
The Oxford Group and Early AA – Spiritual Maintenance Workshop – Part 5 of 5 – James L.
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Billy N.
Tradition One and Concept One – AA Service Workshop – 2025 – Part 27 of 27 – Billy N.
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Billy N.
Tradition Three and Concept Three – AA Service Workshop – 2025 – Part 25 of 27 – Billy N.
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Billy N.
Money Property and Authority – AA Service Workshop – 2025 – Part 22 of 27 – Billy N.
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Debbie D.
Sobriety and Recovery – 12 Step Workshop – Part 5 of 5 – Debbie D.
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Mary R.
The Spirit of Rotation – 12 Traditions Workshop – Part 4 of 8 – Mary Jane R
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Steve A.
Recovery and Service Sponsorship – Sponsorship Workshop at Central – Part 1 of 2 – Steve A.
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Sandy B.
The 12 Traditions and Fellowship Survival – The Twelve Traditions – Part 1 of 2 – Sandy B.
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Michael E.
The Oxford Group and Service – Practicing These Principles Workshop – Part 4 of 5 – Michael E.
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Michael E.
Prayer and Usefulness to Others – Practicing These Principles Workshop – Part 3 of 5 – Michael E.
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Jim P.
Mental Obsession and Physical Allergy – Big Book Workshop – Eufaula, AL – Part 3 of 11 – Jim P.
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Jim P.
The Big Book and Program History – Big Book Workshop – Eufaula, AL – Part 1 of 11 – Jim P.
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Bob O.
Fear Inventory and Self-Reliance – Big Book Workshop – Part 2 of 2 – Bob O.
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Tina W.
Emotional Sobriety – Workshop – Glasgow Scotland – Part 1 of 8 – Tina W.
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Local AA Speakers
The Big Book Preface and Foreword – Workshop Mikechase – Big Book Is Alive Workshop – Part 1 of 7 – Local AA Speakers
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Clancy M.
Sponsorship and Self Will – I,Johnnie H,Peggy M,Dick M – Sponsorship Workshop – Part 2 of 2 – Clancy M.
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Scott R.
Step 4 Inventory and Step 5 – Step Study – Part 2 of 4 – Scott R.
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Joe C.
The Doctor’s Opinion and Physical Allergy – Big Book Workshop – Part 1 of 8 – Joe C.
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Bob D.
Powerlessness and Unmanageability – D. and Chris S. – Big Book Workshop – Austin, TX – Part 1 of 10 – Bob D,Tom I
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Paul K.
The Progressive Disease Roland H. Demonstrated to the World – Paul K.
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Sam S.
The Oxford Group Six Steps and the All Four Absolutes – 1962 – Sam S.
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Sam S.
The Medical Side of Recovery and Dr. S. – 1961 – Sam S.
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Deb H.
The Chapter to the Agnostic That Acts as the Ultimate Sales Page – Deb H.
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Gail L.
The Doctor Who Was in the Rockefeller Office with Bill W. – Gail L.
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