AA Grapevine — October 1961 International Issue
Featuring “The Far Reaches” by Bill W. | Alcoholics Anonymous History
Offered here is the October 1961 International Issue of The AA Grapevine, featuring “The Far Reaches,” an article by Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson.
Published during a period of significant international growth for Alcoholics Anonymous, this issue offers a fascinating look at the Fellowship as it continued to expand beyond its American origins.
The October 1961 International Issue brings together reports and articles from countries around the world, documenting the experiences of A.A. members and the development of the Fellowship in different cultures and communities.
“The Far Reaches” — Bill W.
A highlight of this issue is “The Far Reaches,” written by Bill Wilson, whose contributions to The AA Grapevine helped document the development of Alcoholics Anonymous throughout his lifetime.
By 1961, A.A. had grown from its beginnings in Akron and New York into an international fellowship. Members in countries around the world were carrying the message of recovery, often adapting to different languages, customs, and social circumstances while maintaining the fundamental principles of the program.
This international expansion represented an important chapter in A.A.‘s history, demonstrating how the Fellowship’s message could reach people across national and cultural boundaries.
Alcoholics Anonymous Around the World
First published in June 1944, The AA Grapevine became an important forum for members to share their experiences and perspectives.
Its historical issues provide a contemporary record of the Fellowship’s development, preserving personal accounts, reports, and commentary that offer insight into A.A. during different periods of its history.
The October 1961 International Issue is particularly interesting for its emphasis on the worldwide Fellowship.
For collectors and researchers, it provides a glimpse into the international growth of Alcoholics Anonymous during the early 1960s, while Bill Wilson was still actively contributing to the magazine.
Magazine Details
- Title: The AA Grapevine
- Issue: October 1961
- Special Issue: International Issue
- Publication Year: 1961
- Featured Article: “The Far Reaches”
- Featured Author: Bill W. (William G. Wilson)
- Format: Original Magazine
- Subject: Alcoholics Anonymous History, International A.A., Bill Wilson
Condition
Very Good overall condition.
The magazine exhibits light edge wear and moderate age-related toning to the interior pages.
Please review the accompanying photographs for additional details regarding condition.
Collector Significance
Early issues of The AA Grapevine provide valuable historical documentation of Alcoholics Anonymous through the words and experiences of its members.
This October 1961 International Issue is especially appealing for its combination of worldwide Fellowship coverage and an article written by Bill Wilson.
An interesting addition to a collection of early A.A. periodicals, Bill Wilson writings, or historical materials documenting the international expansion of Alcoholics Anonymous.
