{"product_id":"aa-grapevine-july-1955-20th-anniversary-convention","title":"The A.A. Grapevine — July 1955 — 20th Anniversary Convention Issue","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn original July 1955 issue of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, published as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20th Anniversary and International Convention Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e following A.A.’s historic gathering in St. Louis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe convention marked a defining moment in Alcoholics Anonymous history. At the final session, responsibility for A.A.’s Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity, and Service was formally entrusted to the Fellowship and its General Service Conference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis issue includes Bill W.’s article \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“What Is the Third Legacy?—World Service, Its Heart,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e explaining the role of service in carrying the A.A. message and maintaining the Fellowship’s worldwide structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOther notable contents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“For Man’s Pursuit of Maturity”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — a contemporary review of the newly released Second Edition Big Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Some Facts About the New Big Book”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Who Are A.A.’s Trustees?”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Three Dimensions of A.A.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Father Ed Dowling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticles on the General Service Conference, group life, recovery, and A.A.’s international growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe review and accompanying facts about the new Big Book are especially interesting, as the Second Edition was released in connection with the 1955 Convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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 July 1955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e XII\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIssue:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e No. 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial designation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 20th Anniversary and Convention Number\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Original stapled magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotable content:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bill W. on the Third Legacy and a contemporary review of the Second Edition Big Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe issue is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003every good condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wrappers show light edge and corner wear, mild rubbing along the spine, and minor surface marks. The interior pages remain clean, complete, and clearly readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for a complete understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA desirable convention-era Grapevine connecting A.A.’s 20th Anniversary, the transfer of service responsibility to the Fellowship, and the release of the Second Edition Big Book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean McShane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49869927809266,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/products\/AA-Grapevine---1955-International-Convention-Issue---July-1955-Recovery-Collectibles-1597347706.jpg?v=1663720622","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/aa-grapevine-july-1955-20th-anniversary-convention","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}