{"product_id":"aa-grapevine-february-1947-vol-3-no-9","title":"The A.A. Grapevine — February 1947 | Volume III, No. 9","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn original February 1947 issue of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, published during the formative years of Alcoholics Anonymous and filled with material reflecting the Fellowship’s growth, early service work, spiritual development, and expanding national reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe cover article, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“A Word to the Wise A.A. Parent,”\u003c\/span\u003e was written from the perspective of the 21-year-old daughter of an A.A. member. It offers a thoughtful look at the effect alcoholism and recovery could have on family relationships, especially between a recovering parent and child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe article is especially interesting because it addresses A.A. not only as a program for the alcoholic, but as something that could reshape damaged family relationships through patience, consistency, trust, and changed behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEditorial on the Fourth Step\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis issue also includes the editorial:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“On the 4th Step”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ecentered on the familiar wording:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e“Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe editorial discusses personal inventory, honesty, resentment, motives, self-examination, and the practical work of applying the Fourth Step in early A.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt is a strong example of how the Steps were being interpreted and discussed in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during the 1940s, while the Fellowship was still relatively young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Facing the Future Without Alcohol”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAnother major article, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Facing the Future Without Alcohol,”\u003c\/span\u003e reflects on the experience of building a sober life after years of drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe article discusses the emotional adjustment to sobriety, the return of self-respect, improved family relationships, renewed usefulness, and the growing realization that life without alcohol could become something to look forward to rather than fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt also includes discussion of the tremendous growth of Alcoholics Anonymous and the increasing number of men and women finding recovery through the Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA.A.’s Country-Wide News Circuit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe issue provides an excellent snapshot of A.A.’s rapid expansion in early 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eReports include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA.A. literature being translated and distributed in Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth of A.A. groups in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew groups forming in San Francisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeetings and activity among veterans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth in Omaha and other Midwestern communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA.A. activity in Miami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup anniversaries and celebrations across the country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew groups forming in Massachusetts, Ohio, Florida, West Virginia, New Jersey, and elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThese brief reports are especially valuable to collectors because they document the Fellowship while many local groups were still in their earliest years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Content\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eOther notable material includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Sobriety Foundation of Whole New Life”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Vino Vignette: The Story of Slap-Happy Sal”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Mail Call for All A.A.s at Home or Abroad”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A.A. Digest — Excerpts from Group Publications”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The Last Round-Up — On Subject of Gossip”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The Pleasures of Reading”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReports on prison and welfare publications carrying articles about A.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly group correspondence and member experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews regarding A.A. meetings, anniversaries, and outreach efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIssue Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e February 1947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e III\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A.A. Grapevine, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Original monthly magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover Article:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e “A Word to the Wise A.A. Parent”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotable Content:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Fourth Step editorial, “Facing the Future Without Alcohol,” early A.A. group news, family recovery, prison and welfare outreach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis issue remains in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003every good condition overall for its age\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe covers and interior pages show light age toning, scattered small spots and stains, minor edge wear, and occasional creasing. There are a few small edge tears and light areas of paper disturbance, but the issue remains well-preserved and fully readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe interior pages are clean and clear overall, with strong printing and no significant damage affecting the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for a complete understanding of the condition and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA strong early issue of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with excellent content relating to the Steps, family recovery, sober living, and the rapid spread of Alcoholics Anonymous during the late 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean McShane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49878053028082,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/BDCFE802-A392-46D6-A088-9CA815DEBED1.jpg?v=1785813849","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/aa-grapevine-february-1947-vol-3-no-9","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}