A New Pair Of Glasses by Chuck C. - Second Printing from 1984 with ODJ
Offered here is a beautiful early hardcover copy of A New Pair of Glasses by Chuck C., published by New Look Publishing in September 1984. This is the First Edition, Second Printing, issued the same year as the original publication.
Adapted from Chuck C.’s now-legendary talks at the 1975 Pala Mesa retreat, A New Pair of Glasses has become one of the most beloved recovery books ever written, despite not being official Alcoholics Anonymous literature. For decades, it has circulated widely in A.A. rooms, study groups, sponsorship conversations, and personal recovery libraries.
Chuck C. was known for his humor, warmth, directness, and deep spiritual insight. In these talks, he shares the principles and outlook that transformed his life from what he famously called a “tongue-chewing, babbling idiot” into one of the most memorable and joyful voices in recovery. His message centers on spiritual awakening, perception, surrender, gratitude, and the possibility of living with real freedom and peace.
The book’s title captures its lasting appeal: recovery gives a person “a new pair of glasses” through which to see life, self, others, and God differently. That simple idea has made this volume a favorite among readers seeking emotional sobriety, spiritual clarity, and a deeper experience of the Twelve Step way of life.
The original dust jacket describes the book as presenting “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 recovery’s most charismatic speakers.
Collector’s Significance
Early hardcover copies of A New Pair of Glasses are increasingly sought after, especially when found with the original dust jacket intact. Though widely read and passed from hand to hand, many copies were heavily used, marked, or worn from years of study and meeting-room circulation.
This copy is especially attractive because the hardcover book itself remains in excellent condition with only minimal wear, making it a strong addition for collectors of recovery literature, Chuck C. material, A.A.-adjacent classics, and influential unofficial Twelve Step books.
Book Details
Title: A New Pair of Glasses
Author: Chuck C.
Publisher: New Look Publishing
Edition: First Edition
Printing: Second Printing
Publication Date: September 1984
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket: Original dust jacket present
Condition
Book is in excellent condition overall, with minimal wear to the hardcover boards. Interior pages are clean and well-preserved. There is pen writing on the first page, with no other writing or markings observed inside.
Original dust jacket is present and shows edge wear, spine fading, and light staining, as shown in the photos.
Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.
Collector’s Note
A New Pair of Glasses remains one of the great unofficial classics of recovery literature. Its mix of humor, spiritual insight, storytelling, and practical wisdom has made it a treasured book among A.A. members and students of Twelve Step recovery.
A well-preserved early hardcover copy with its original dust jacket is becoming increasingly difficult to find, making this a meaningful and highly desirable addition to a recovery library or collection.
