AA History Book Set — Five Essential Volumes of A.A. History
AA History Book Set — Five Essential Volumes of A.A. History
Complete Set with Original Dust Jackets
Description
Offered here is a thoughtfully assembled AA History Book Set, bringing together five cornerstone volumes that document the growth, personalities, and spiritual development of Alcoholics Anonymous from its earliest days through the modern era.
This set traces the Fellowship’s story through official A.A. history, biographical works on Bill W. and Dr. Bob, foundational Grapevine writings, and personal recovery stories drawn from the earliest editions of the Big Book. Together, these books provide a comprehensive and deeply engaging overview of A.A.’s origins, expansion, and enduring message.
Included in This Set
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Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age: A Brief History of A.A.
Sixth Printing, 1975
Published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
With original dust jacket -
Pass It On: The Story of Bill Wilson and How the A.A. Message Reached the World
First Printing, 1984
Published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
With original dust jacket -
Dr. Bob and the Oldtimers: A Biography, with Recollections of Early A.A. in the Midwest
First Printing, 1980
Published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
With original dust jacket -
The Language of the Heart: Bill W.’s Grapevine Writings
Second Printing, 1989
Published by The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.
With original dust jacket -
Experience, Strength, & Hope: Stories from the First Three Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous
First Printing, 2003
Published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
With original dust jacket
Why This Set Matters
Together, these volumes form one of the most complete narrative portraits of A.A. available in book form:
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The official historical account of A.A.’s growth
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The definitive biography of Bill W.
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The primary biography of Dr. Bob and early Midwest A.A.
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Bill W.’s personal spiritual reflections through the Grapevine
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Classic recovery stories preserved from the earliest Big Books
This is an ideal foundational set for A.A. historians, collectors, archivists, sponsors, or anyone building a recovery library.
Condition
All five books are in very good condition and include their original dust jackets. Light, typical shelf wear may be present, consistent with age, but all volumes are clean, complete, and well-preserved.
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