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A.A. HISTORY- Author Dick B. takes us back to the days when AA had recovery rates as high as 93% via his archive articles. Visit Dick's web site at http://www.dickb.com/index.shtml

A note from the Director of NICD-

"I had the fortune of spending a week in Maui with Dick B., and later in the year at a 3 day conference on the 12-Step Program in Tampa, FL. The week in Maui was a wonderful time- studying the Bible with Dick's son Rev. Ken, discovering the roots of A.A., the ocean, beach, the sun, the great food, sights to see, and a week with Dick B. I found Dick to be passionate about his research into the spiritual roots of the Twelve Step Program. I will forever hold dear that time in my life!!! The trip to Tampa, Fl. was amazing. I met and had good long talks with many who were passionate about helping others. One person in particular was Steve. He was sponsored by Clarence Snyder, who was sponsored by the king of sponsors, Dr. Bob. I learned so much that few days and formed a friendship with Steve. Steve runs retreats called "Came To Believe." If you are interested in these, please go to http://cametobelieve.org/ . Also, if you want to learn how the program worked, back when they had a 75% to 93% success rate, please consider purchasing Dicks books at http://dickb.com/index.shtml Onward and Upward... May our heavenly Father bless you "Real Good."

Please read Dick B. books, shown at the bottom of this articles page

Information / Resources for A.A. History   

 

The Spiritual Beginnings of A.A.

 

A.A. Basics: A Study 

                                                      

A.A. Timeline (1925 to 1955)

 

 

Early A.A. History at a Glance

 

 

THE FIRST FORTY

 

 

A.A. History Study Meetings

 

 

An A.A. Appraisal by an Appreciative Insider

 

 

The James Club

 

 

Alcoholics Anonymous, Its Christian Endeavor Root

 

 

The Reverend Samuel Moor Shoemaker

 

 

So I Stand By The Door

 

 

So You Have a Power Shortage

 

 

An Early A.A. Suggestion: May You Find God Now!

 

 

Alcoholism- A Cure: The God Factor

 

 

Published Titles - Dick B. as Author, Compiler, Editor, or Contributor

 

 

Several Particularly Important A.A. History Web Sites

 

 

Dick B.'s Address on the Six Major Roots of Alcoholics Anonymous

 

 

A Journey With Jesus

 

 

I Like Alcoholics Anonymous

 

 

28ox.pdf (28 Oxford Group Principles that Impacted on A.A.)

 

Dick B.'s Books:

Anne Smith=s Journal, 1933-1939: A.A.=s Principles of Success

By the Power of God: A Guide to Early A.A. Groups and Forming Similar Groups Today

Courage to Change: The Christian Roots of the Twelve‑Step Movement (with Bill Pittman)

Cured: Proven Help for Alcoholics and Addicts

Dick B.=s Comments at the First Nationwide A.A. History Conference

Dr. Bob and His Library: A Major A.A. Spiritual Source

God and Alcoholism: Our Great Opportunity in the 21st Century

Good Morning!: Quiet Time, Morning Watch, Meditation, and Early A.A.

Henrietta B. Seiberling: Ohio=s Lady with a Cause

HOPE!: The Story of Geraldine O. Delaney, Alina Lodge & Recovery

New Light on Alcoholism: God, Sam Shoemaker, and A.A.

The Akron Genesis of Alcoholics Anonymous

The Books Early AAs Read for Spiritual Growth

The Golden Text of A.A.: God, the Pioneers, and Real Spirituality

The Good Book and The Big Book: A.A.=s Roots in the Bible

The Oxford Group & Alcoholics Anonymous: A Design for Living That Works

That Amazing Grace: The Role of Clarence and Grace S. in Alcoholics Anonymous

Turning Point: A History of Early A.A.=s Spiritual Roots and Successes

Twelve Steps for You

Utilizing Early A.A.=s Spiritual Roots for Recovery Today

When Early AA s Were Cured. And Why.

Why Early A.A. Succeeded: The Good Book in Alcoholics Anonymous Yesterday and Today

(Bible Study Primer for AAs and 12-Steppers)

Amazon Link to Dick B.'s books

Other Authors

Click Here... To Study A.A. History, Bible Roots, Big Book and the Twelve Steps- How you and your A.A. and 12-Step friends can meet  freely to study, learn, compare, and discuss our basic roots and text.

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The Alcoholic Foundation

 Alcoholics Anonymous - Arizona Historic Resource
A resource of Historic Photos and Conference Groups and a growing source of links
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