The A.A. Grapevine — March 1947 — Vol. III, No. 10
An original March 1947 issue of The A.A. Grapevine, published during the magazine’s early large-format years.
The issue opens with “Remembering a Girl—Defeated Except Once,” a moving account of alcoholism, loss, and the painful limits of one person’s ability to save another.
The editorial, “On the 5th Step,” explores the difficulty and relief involved in admitting the exact nature of one’s wrongs to God, oneself, and another person.
Other notable contents include:
- “Dangers in Linking A.A. to Other Projects” by Bill W.
- “On the Subject of Drugs, by One Who Took Them”
- “Phone Call Across the Ocean Sets A.A. in Motion”
- “118 New Groups Reported in Last Two Months”
- An open letter to Dr. William D. Silkworth
- Early group reports and recovery experiences
Item Details
Publication: The A.A. Grapevine
Date: March 1947
Volume: III
Issue: No. 10
Format: Original stapled, large-format magazine
Length: 12 pages
Condition
The issue is in good to very good condition.
It shows age toning, scattered staining and spotting, light edge and corner wear, and creasing from having been folded. The staples show age-related wear, but the magazine appears complete and the printed text remains clear and readable.
Please review all photographs carefully for a full understanding of the condition.
A desirable early Grapevine issue containing important discussion of the Fifth Step, A.A.’s relationship with outside projects, and the rapid growth of the Fellowship in 1947.
