Sober for Thirty Years
November 1976
One of the earliest members of the first New York AA group, he was also its first "self-proclaimed atheist" - From the May 1968 Grapevine
Bill's Wife Remembers When
November 1976
Coping with brawls and kooky behavior was part of keeping house for the early AA members - From the December 1944 Grapevine
Give My Regards to New York
November 1976
It took him some time to become aware that there was more to AA than his group - From the May 1958 Grapevine
Professor Winkley Invents the Pill
November 1976
Winkley's AA friend is supposed to be the first to try it, but he doesn't after all. . . - From the July 1967 Grapevine
Reality Can Be Uncomfortable
November 1976
But learning to cope with life, people, and situations is vital to our growth - From the July 1971 Grapevine
The Man Who Wanted to Revise the Lord's Prayer
November 1976
Change the Big Book? Change the program? No thanks, not me," says - From the August 1969 Grapevine
The Challenge to Ego in Tradition Five
November 1976
Squabbling ceased when the newcomer's needs turned the group to its primary purpose
Alcoholics Anonymous - Freed Slaves of Drink, Now They Free Others
November 1976
You've heard about the Jack Alexander article all your AA life. . . But have you ever read it?
Cartoons
November 1976
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