Pass It On - 1984 First Printing - ODJ

Pass It On

The Story of Bill Wilson and How the A.A. Message Reached the World

First Printing · 1984 · Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket

Offered here is a First Printing (1984) of Pass It On, the official biography of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson, published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

Approved by the General Service Conference in 1984, Pass It On became the definitive narrative of Bill W.’s life and the growth of A.A. from a small fellowship into a worldwide movement.

About the Book

Subtitled “The Story of Bill Wilson and how the A.A. message reached the world,” this volume traces:

• Bill Wilson’s early life and struggles with alcoholism

• The events leading to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935

• The writing and publication of the Big Book

• The development of A.A.’s Traditions and service structure

• The expansion of the Fellowship across the United States and internationally

The book was the result of extensive research and multiple manuscript revisions before final completion in 1984. Its title originated from a recollection of Bill’s simple and enduring instruction to members: “Pass it on.”

This work followed the earlier A.A. biography Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers and remains a cornerstone volume for collectors of A.A. history and Conference-approved literature.

Edition Details

• Title: Pass It On

• Subtitle: The Story of Bill Wilson and how the A.A. message reached the world

• Publisher: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York

• Year: 1984

• Printing: First Printing

• ISBN: 0-916856-12-7

• Format: Hardcover

• Dust Jacket: Original dust jacket present

Condition

Book: Very good condition. Clean, bright boards. Tight binding. Pages clean with no writing, markings, or highlighting. Appears unread.

Dust Jacket: Original jacket present and in excellent condition with no visible wear.

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Collector Significance

• First Printing of the official Bill W. biography

• Conference-approved literature (1984)

• Essential companion to Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers

• Foundational historical volume for serious A.A. collectors

A cornerstone biography documenting the life of A.A.’s co-founder and the global growth of the Fellowship.