The AA Way of Life - First Printing from 1967 - ODJ

This book is the First Printing of The AA Way of Life: a reader by Bill from 1967. The first and second printings of this book are the only two printings that feature the grey dust jacket with no mention of the title “As Bill Sees It.” This book was later renamed As Bill Sees It starting with the Third Printing of the book featuring a different dust jacket which was orange and included the title “As Bill Sees It”.

"As Bill Sees It" is a collection of writings and reflections by Bill Wilson, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). This book presents a compilation of Bill Wilson's thoughts, musings, and insights on various aspects of recovery from alcoholism and spiritual growth. It includes excerpts from his letters, talks, and articles, offering wisdom and guidance to individuals navigating the challenges of addiction and seeking a path to sobriety.

The book is divided into thematic sections, covering topics such as acceptance, humility, gratitude, spiritual awakening, and the Twelve Steps of AA. Each section contains short passages or excerpts from Bill Wilson's writings, along with reflections and commentary that provide context and further insights into his teachings.

"As Bill Sees It" serves as a companion for individuals in recovery, offering inspiration, encouragement, and practical guidance drawn from Bill Wilson's own experiences and the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is widely regarded as a valuable resource for those seeking spiritual growth and sobriety within the framework of the Twelve Step program.

Here is the Foreword written by Bill:

“DEAR FRIENDS:

This volume includes several hundred excerpts from our literature, touching nearly every aspect of A.A.'s way of life. It is felt that this material may become an aid to individual meditation and a stimulant to group discussion, and may well lead to a still wider reading of all our literature.

Over the past twenty-five years, it has been my privilege to write these books about A.A.: the text of "Alcoholics Anonymous," "Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions," "Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age," and "Twelve Concepts for World Service," the last as part of our "Third Legacy Manual." Many pieces have been written for our monthly magazine, the A.A. Grapevine, and I have always carried on a large personal correspondence.

These are the chief sources from which the content was chosen for this volume. Because the quotations used were lifted out of their original context, it has been necessary in the interest of clarity to edit, and sometimes to rewrite, a number of them.

Of course, all this material reflects my personal viewpoint on A.A.'s way of life. As such, it is bound to have its limitations and imperfections. Neverthe-less, one may hope that this new publication will meet a genuine need.“

This book is in excellent condition. There is no writing or markings inside the book. This book has the original dust jacket. The jacket has experienced wear with edge tears and a stain.

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