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The Book That Started It All The Original Working Manuscript of Alcoholics

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Manuscript
ISBN
9781592859474

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Hazelden Publishing
ISBN-10
159285947X
ISBN-13
9781592859474
eBay Product ID (ePID)
21038733927

Product Key Features

Book Title
Book That Started It All : the Original Working Manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous
Number of Pages
248 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Substance Abuse & Addictions / General, Social History, Substance Abuse & Addictions / Alcohol, Twelve-Step Programs
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Self-Help, History
Author
Anonymous
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
82.2 Oz
Item Length
13.8 in
Item Width
11.7 in

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Trade
LCCN
2010-021440
Dewey Edition
22
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This 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 Decimal
362.292
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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 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 Number
HV5278.A78B66 2010

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  • by richienjim
    Aug 31, 2016Top favourable review

    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-OwnedSold by: flyingfish00

  • by dan246motorcycles
    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: NewSold by: nikki7505

  • by daniespecto_5
    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 ,amazing

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by firststepsobriety
    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-OwnedSold by: gemstones2014

  • by frisco109
    May 15, 2019

    Big Book

    A must for people in Recovery, the history of AA

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: IucLFdTlT8G@Deleted

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