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Book That Started It All : The Original Working Manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous by Anonymous (2010, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHazelden Publishing
ISBN-10159285947X
ISBN-139781592859474
eBay Product ID (ePID)21038733927
Product Key Features
Book TitleBook That Started It All : the Original Working Manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous
Number of Pages248 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicSubstance Abuse & Addictions / General, Social History, Substance Abuse & Addictions / Alcohol, Twelve-Step Programs
IllustratorYes
GenreSelf-Help, History
AuthorAnonymous
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight82.2 Oz
Item Length13.8 in
Item Width11.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-021440
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsThis image provided by Hazelden shows the cover of "The Book that Started it All," a copy of the original working manuscript of "Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism," originally published in April 1939. (AP Photo/Hazelden) Sep 28, 12:51 PM EDT This image provided by Hazelden shows a page from "The Book that Started it All," a copy of the original working manuscript of "Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism," originally published in April 1939. This working manuscript of the original book is to be published Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 for the first time. The document is filled with crossouts, inserts and notes, presumably based on feedback sought from about 400 hand-picked outsiders who included doctors and psychiatrists. (AP Photo/Hazelden) Sep 28, 12:48 PM EDT This image provided by Hazelden shows a page from "The Book that Started it All," a copy of the original working manuscript of "Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism," originally published in April 1939. This working manuscript of the original book is to be published Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 for the first time. The document is filled with crossouts, inserts and notes, presumably based on feedback sought from about 400 hand-picked outsiders who included doctors and psychiatrists. (AP Photo/Hazelden) Sep 28, 12:47 PM EDT <A href="http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=zagform&Destination=http%253A//hosted.ap.org/dynamic/f
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Dewey Decimal362.292
SynopsisAn 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., 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 many changes that were made in black, green, and red on each page are show. An extraordinary reproduction of the original working manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous, with essays 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 with essays and notes by a panel of celebrated AA historians, 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 typescript 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., An extraordinary reproduction of the original working manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous, with essays 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 with essays and notes by a panel of celebrated AA historians, 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.
LC Classification NumberHV5278.A78B66 2010
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- Aug 31, 2016
Very nice reproduction of the original manuscript!
I did not realize when I bought this that it would be so nice, and so large. Well worth the money. Anyone who loves the BB as much as me .. get this, it's lovely.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 10, 2020
The beginning
Anyone intrigued with the most altruistic movement will love this book. Very insightful and great to see the work of the first 100.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 09, 2021
Big book fanatic
If you are interested in how the big book was edited , by a group conscious, this is an amazing product . Any big book fanatic would enjoy this ,amazingVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 08, 2021
priceless
beautiful history of how the first 100 people edited the book.. Fun to see the changes/. How Bill's writing changes.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 15, 2019
Big Book
A must for people in Recovery, the history of AAVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 15, 2021
A Must Have for AA'ers.
Makes an impressive, thoughtful gift for anyone interested in how AA was founded.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 15, 2023
Best AA book out there
Great book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 04, 2023
Wonderful find!!
This was an excellent addition to my AA library!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 15, 2020
He loved it!!
Great gift!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 17, 2025
lots of history
brand newVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
