A Big Book is Born

In a 1954 speech in Texas, our co-founder Bill W. recalls the early days of our book

How in God's name are we going to carry this message to others?” Bill asked the early AA members. “We have to take some kind of chance.” So in 1938 and 1939, the group set out to put together a book. Here are some excerpts from Bill W.’s recollection of that memorable year and a half.

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