{"product_id":"aa-grapevine-april-1948-fifth-tradition","title":"The A.A. Grapevine — April 1948 — Vol. IV, No. 11","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn original April 1948 issue of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, published during the magazine’s early large-format years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis issue is especially notable for Bill W.’s editorial \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“On the 5th Tradition,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e written while A.A.’s Traditions were still being developed and discussed throughout the Fellowship. In the essay, Bill emphasizes that each A.A. group should remain focused on one primary purpose: carrying the message to the alcoholic who still suffers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe cover article, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Expenses of Speakers Pose Problem,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e examines the growing concerns surrounding travel expenses, payments, and the possibility of professionalizing A.A. speaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOther contents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Pros and Cons on Applause for Speakers”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Musings from the Backbar”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA.A. group reports and meeting discussions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe illustrated feature \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“The A.A. Bridge”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly reflections on group practices, humility, and service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e April 1948\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e IV\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIssue:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e No. 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Original stapled, large-format magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotable content:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Bill W.’s editorial on the Fifth Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe issue is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egood condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt shows age toning, scattered staining, edge and corner wear, and general handling wear. Several holes have been punched near the bound edge, likely from earlier storage in a binder. There is also rusting around the staples and minor wear along the spine and page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe magazine appears complete, and the printed text and illustrations remain clear and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for a full understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA desirable early Grapevine issue preserving Bill W.’s original discussion of the Fifth Tradition and the developing principles of A.A. group life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean McShane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49869927317746,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/products\/image_470ed742-6f11-42a9-99fc-1344ea8f518f.jpg?v=1663739589","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/aa-grapevine-april-1948-fifth-tradition","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}