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AA The Way It Began - Bill Pittman
Still In Print Hazelton

This fascinating history traces America's attitudes and
treatment of alcoholism from 1800 through the writing of
AA's Big Book in 1939. Topics highlighted include
alcoholism treatments of the 1890's, Emmanuel Movement 
and Peabodyism, the Oxford Group, Bill Wilson's spiritual 
conversion, and the writing of the "Big Book. "

 

Bill Pittman Author Bio: Bill Pittman is Director of Historical Information for Hazelden Information and Educational Services. He manages the archival holdings and displays, the on-line museum, and the publishing of historical books. The scope of the archive holdings and publications focuses on America’s response to alcohol and drug addiction since the late 1700s. Bill holds advanced degrees in applied sociology and archival methods. Having worked in this field for over twenty years, he has also authored 15 books on the history of AA and 12-step recovery. He worked at the headquarters of Alcoholics Anonymous for five years. Bill’s primary interest is the founding period of AA and the writing of their text in 1939. Books:   THESE LINKS OPEN DIRECT TO THE HAZELDEN WEBSITE Courage To Change The Christian Roots of the Twelve-Step Movement Hardcover, 223 pages Drop the Rock Removing Character Defects Set of seven audio cassettes Drop The Rock Removing Character Defects 5-1/4" x 8-1/4" Trade paper, 128 pages Stepping Stones To Recovery Paperback, 308 pages The Roots of Alcoholics Anonymous Softcover, 252 pp.