{"product_id":"a-new-pair-of-glasses-by-chuck-c-first-printing-from-1984-with-odj-copy","title":"A New Pair Of Glasses by Chuck C. - First Printing from 1984 with ODJ","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA New Pair of Glasses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChuck “C”\u003cbr\u003eFirst Edition · First Printing · 1984\u003cbr\u003eNew-Look Publishing Company · Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Edition, First Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA New Pair of Glasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuck “C”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published in 1984 by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew-Look Publishing Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA New Pair of Glasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become one of the most beloved and frequently recommended recovery books outside of official A.A. World Services literature. The book presents Chuck C.’s powerful message as it was first published, drawn from the now-famous talks he gave at the 1975 Pala Mesa retreat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuck C. was known for the clarity, warmth, humor, and spiritual depth of his message. In these talks, he shares the principles that changed his outlook on life and helped him move from desperation into a life of usefulness, freedom, and spiritual growth. His voice remains direct and deeply human, making this book a lasting favorite among readers seeking emotional sobriety, conscious contact, and a renewed way of seeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title itself has become part of recovery language: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“a new pair of glasses”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a new way of looking at oneself, others, God, and life. Often quoted in meetings and passed from hand to hand among friends in recovery, this book continues to speak to those looking for practical spiritual experience rather than theory alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy is especially collectible as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1984 First Edition, First Printing hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the original blue dust jacket. Early copies with the jacket are becoming harder to find, particularly in collectible condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA New Pair of Glasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Chuck “C”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: New-Look Publishing Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Year: 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition\/Printing: First Edition \/ First Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust Jacket: Original dust jacket present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: 0-916733-00-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood condition overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe orange hardcover boards show minimal wear and present nicely, with the gold glasses design on the front cover and gold spine lettering still attractive. The binding is sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a previous owner’s name written on the first page, dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7-6-87\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with an address stamp on the title page. No other writing or markings are noted inside the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior pages show age toning and scattered foxing\/spotting, visible in the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original dust jacket is present and shows wear, including edge wear, tears, creasing, staining, rubbing, and fading to the spine. Despite the jacket wear, the presence of the original dust jacket adds strong collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA New Pair of Glasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains one of the most cherished recovery books of the late twentieth century. Its message of spiritual change, new perception, and practical recovery continues to resonate deeply with A.A. members and readers across the broader recovery world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid collectible copy of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1984 First Edition, First Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete with its original dust jacket — a meaningful addition for collectors of A.A.-related literature, Chuck C. material, recovery classics, and spiritual recovery books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49749847834866,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/5AAA959C-C9AE-4497-A432-90B713EEEC9C.jpg?v=1782894700","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/a-new-pair-of-glasses-by-chuck-c-first-printing-from-1984-with-odj-copy","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}