Signed - Ebby: The Man Who Sponsored Bill W. by Mel B.
Ebby: The Man Who Sponsored Bill W.
by Mel B. (Mel Barger)
Hazelden / Pittman Archives Press · 1998 · Softcover
Signed & Inscribed by the Author
Overview
Offered here is Ebby: The Man Who Sponsored Bill W. by Mel B., a vivid, readable biography of Ebby Thacher—the friend whose 1934 visit to Bill Wilson is often described as the spark that helped set A.A.’s founding events in motion. Bill later summarized Ebby’s role memorably: he “pushed ajar that great gate through which all in A.A. have since passed to find their freedom under God.”
Mel B. doesn’t treat Ebby as a simple footnote. This book follows the full arc—Ebby’s influence, the message he carried, and the complicated reality of his own life—making it a favorite among A.A. history readers who want more than the quick version of the story.
Author Inscription
Signed and inscribed on the title page by Mel B.:
“To Charlie Bishop Jr.
A good and true friend.
Mel Barger
12/29/1997”
Edition Details
Title: Ebby: The Man Who Sponsored Bill W.
Author: Mel B. (Mel Barger)
Publisher: Hazelden / Pittman Archives Press
Publication Year: 1998
Format: Softcover
Signed: Yes — signed and inscribed as above
Condition
Excellent condition with minimal wear noted.
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A signed copy of one of the most engaging modern biographies of Ebby Thacher—an essential supporting figure in the prehistory of Alcoholics Anonymous and a rewarding read for collectors and A.A. historians.
