{"product_id":"a-manual-for-alcoholics-anonymous-first-printing-1","title":"A Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous “Akron Manual” - First Printing","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Edition \/ First Printing · Akron Group No. 1 “King School Group”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAkron Progressive Printing Co. · Early A.A. Pamphlet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOffered here is a rare \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFirst Edition \/ First Printing of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most important early pamphlets in A.A. history. Often referred to by collectors as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Akron Manual,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e this booklet was produced by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAkron Group No. 1\u003c\/span\u003e, the original A.A. group, also known as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKing School Group\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis manual was written and edited by early Akron A.A. members as a practical guide for newcomers and sponsors. Unlike later A.A. literature that became more formalized, this pamphlet gives a direct look into how early A.A. was actually practiced in Akron during the founding era: sponsorship, hospitalization, daily sober living, meetings, Twelve Step work, and carrying the message to the next suffering alcoholic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe front cover contains a remarkable statement of provenance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“This pamphlet was written and edited by members of Alcoholics Anonymous Akron Group No. 1, popularly known as the King School Group. Akron Group No. 1 is the original chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous and includes in its active membership one of the organization’s founders, the first person to accept the program, and a large number of other members whose sobriety dates back five, six and seven years. The text of this pamphlet has been approved by the membership.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThat statement alone makes this one of the most historically meaningful early A.A. pamphlets, directly connecting the booklet to Akron Group No. 1, Dr. Bob’s circle, and the original working fellowship in Akron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e was designed to be a hands-on guide for the new member and the sponsor. It explains what the newcomer could expect, what the sponsor should do, how A.A. members worked with hospitalized alcoholics, and how early sobriety was supported through daily practices, fellowship, service, and personal responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe pamphlet also includes the Twelve Steps, references the Four Absolutes, offers guidance for sponsors, and includes practical sections such as “Visitors,” where newcomers could record names, addresses, and phone numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis is early A.A. at ground level—plain, direct, and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector’s Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis First Printing is a major piece for collectors of early Alcoholics Anonymous history because it represents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA scarce early Akron A.A. pamphlet\u003cbr\u003eA direct connection to Akron Group No. 1, the original A.A. group\u003cbr\u003ePractical sponsor\/newcomer guidance from the earliest years of the Fellowship\u003cbr\u003eA window into A.A. practice during Dr. Bob’s lifetime\u003cbr\u003eA collectible printed by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAkron Progressive Printing Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA strong companion piece to early Big Books, Oxford Group material, and Dr. Bob\/Akron-related items\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor collectors of foundational A.A. literature, the Akron Manual is one of the key pieces of early printed A.A. history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e First Edition \/ First Printing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroup:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Akron Group No. 1, King School Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Akron Progressive Printing Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Stapled pamphlet\/booklet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Green printed wraps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Twelve Steps, Four Absolutes, sponsor guidance, newcomer instructions, and visitor\/contact pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis pamphlet is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003every good condition overall\u003c\/span\u003e with general age wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe green cover shows light handling wear, small stains, and minor wear consistent with age. A white card with handwritten names\/address information is stapled to the inside front cover. Interior pages show expected toning but remain clean, readable, and intact. Small stains are visible on the front and back cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlease view all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClosing Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA rare and highly important early A.A. pamphlet from Akron Group No. 1—the original chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is a meaningful piece of recovery history and a standout addition for any A.A., Dr. Bob, Akron, or early Fellowship collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49702380372210,"sku":null,"price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/Akron_Manual.png?v=1782159899","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/a-manual-for-alcoholics-anonymous-first-printing-1","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}