AA Grapevine - Problems Other Than Alcohol by Bill - February 1958

Alcoholics Anonymous Grapevine
Volume 14, Number 9 — February 1958
Publisher: Alcoholics Anonymous Grapevine, Inc.
Dimensions: 7.5 × 5.25 in · 64 pages

Description

Offered here is the February 1958 issue of the Alcoholics Anonymous Grapevine, Volume 14, Number 9 — a scarce and historically significant mid-century issue of A.A.’s “International Journal.

This issue features Bill W.’s important article:

“Problems Other Than Alcohol: What Can Be Done About Them?”

In this essay, Bill addresses the emerging and sensitive topic of drug addiction in relation to Alcoholics Anonymous, examining questions of membership, primary purpose, and the limits of A.A.’s mission. Written during a period when the Fellowship was rapidly expanding, the piece documents A.A.’s early grappling with issues that would significantly influence later interpretations of the Traditions — particularly regarding singleness of purpose.

For collectors and historians, this article represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of A.A. thought.

Additional Content

Beyond Bill’s contribution, this issue contains a rich collection of personal stories and reflections from members across the globe. Topics include early sponsorship experiences, meeting life, practical sobriety struggles, and “A.A. Around the World,” offering an authentic snapshot of the Fellowship in the late 1950s.

Condition

Very Good condition. Red and cream cover bright with light edge and corner wear. Small chip at lower spine. Small strip of brown tape on back cover. Interior pages clean, complete, and unmarked. Original subscription insert still present.

A solid, well-preserved example of a fragile staple-bound periodical from the 1950s.

Collectibility

• Mid-20th-century Grapevine issue

• Includes a historically significant Bill W. article on drug addiction and A.A.’s primary purpose

• Scarce in collectible condition

• Highly desirable for collectors focused on the development of A.A. literature and policy

An excellent addition to any Alcoholics Anonymous history collection or Grapevine archive.