{"product_id":"aa-grapevine-march-1948-fourth-tradition","title":"The A.A. Grapevine — March 1948 — Vol. IV, No. 10","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn original March 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 includes Bill W.’s editorial \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“On the 4th Tradition,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e written while A.A.’s Traditions were still being developed and circulated throughout the Fellowship. In the essay, Bill discusses the balance between group autonomy, consultation with neighboring groups, and responsibility to A.A. as a whole. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe cover story, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The Saga of a Coat That ‘Belongs’ to A.A.,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e comes from Akron and tells how a shared overcoat helped struggling newcomers regain dignity, find employment, and begin rebuilding their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOther contents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Resentment Described as Spiritual Alcohol”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“There’s One in Every Group—The Politician”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly discussion of open and closed meeting formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReports from A.A. groups across the country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetters from members in the United States and abroad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumor, illustrations, and early recovery experiences\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 March 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. 10\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 Fourth 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, creasing, and general handling wear. Several holes have been punched near the bound edge, likely from earlier binder storage. There is also rusting around the staples and wear along portions of the folds 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 complete understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA desirable early Grapevine issue preserving Bill W.’s original discussion of the Fourth Tradition and the developing principles of A.A. group autonomy and common welfare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean McShane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49869927350514,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/products\/image_490f4b6e-dfdb-427d-b0f2-6ff3e864acc8.jpg?v=1663739601","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/aa-grapevine-march-1948-fourth-tradition","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}