A New Pair Of Glasses by Chuck C. - Second Printing from 1984 with ODJ
Book Details
- Title: A New Pair of Glasses
- Author: Chuck C.
- Signed: No
- Publisher: New Look Publishing
- Edition: First Edition
- Printing: Second Printing
- Publication Year: September 1984
- Binding: Hardcover
- Dust Jacket Condition: Edge wear with fading and stains to spine
- Condition: Excellent — minimal wear to covers; pen marking on first page with no other writing or markings inside; dust jacket shows some edge wear and spine fading/stains
- Illustrator/Editor/Preface: Edited transcription of talks given by Chuck C. at the Pala Mesa retreat in 1975
- Rarity / Collectibility: A highly sought-after recovery text, often found in AA rooms though not official AA literature. Rare to find in such excellent condition with original dust jacket intact.
Description
A New Pair of Glasses (1984) is Chuck C.’s classic recovery volume, adapted from his 1975 Pala Mesa retreat talks. With humor, insight, and lived experience, Chuck shares the philosophy and principles that transformed his life from a “tongue-chewing, babbling idiot” into one of the most serene and joyful men in recovery.
Though not official AA literature, this book has circulated widely in AA groups and is treasured by countless members for its practical wisdom, spiritual depth, and memorable storytelling. As one dust jacket excerpt puts it, the book offers “the backbone of applied principles from the single most dynamic and successful philosophy of this century — discussed by a man who went from a babbling drunk to one of the most charismatic men in the world.”
A foundational recovery classic, A New Pair of Glasses remains an indispensable resource for those seeking clarity, serenity, and joy in sobriety.
Condition Notes
- Hardcover binding in excellent shape with minimal wear
- Interior pages clean; pen writing on first page with no other writing or markings observed
- Original dust jacket present with edge wear, spine fading, and light stains
- Well-preserved copy; rare to find in this condition
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