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"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 program. 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 program. As the loan copies were returned, suggestions for revision were considered and written out in colored 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."

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Author:   ANONYMOUS ,  Anonymous
Publisher:   Hazelden Information & Educational Services
Imprint:   Hazelden Information & Educational Services
Dimensions:   Width: 29.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 35.00cm
Weight:   2.245kg
ISBN:  

9781592859474

ISBN 10:   159285947
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   09 March 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English & English

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