{"product_id":"alcoholism-a-source-book-for-the-priest-an-anthology-1960","title":"Alcoholism: A Source Book For The Priest — An Anthology - 1960","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholism: A Source Book for the Priest — An Anthology (c. 1960) — NCCA “Blue Book” — Hardcover w\/ Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered here is a compelling and increasingly hard-to-find clergy resource from the mid-century alcoholism movement: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcoholism: A Source Book for the Priest — An Anthology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, issued by the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNational Clergy Conference on Alcoholism (NCCA)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOften referred to by collectors as an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNCCA “Blue Book,”\u003c\/span\u003e this substantial volume gathers talks, essays, and practical materials intended to help priests and clergy understand alcoholism as an illness—and respond with informed pastoral care, education, and referral rather than moral condemnation. It’s a fascinating snapshot of the period when churches, medicine, and the emerging recovery community were learning how to speak the same language about alcoholism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOne of the most notable features for recovery-history collectors is the book’s clear engagement with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/span\u003e as a major force in treatment and public understanding. The contents include well-known names from the clergy-and-alcoholism world, and it reflects a time when AA’s lived experience was increasingly being recognized and discussed in professional and religious settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights \/ Historical Interest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished under the umbrella of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNCCA (National Clergy Conference on Alcoholism)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for priests and clergy working with alcoholism in parishes and communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAA-adjacent\u003c\/span\u003e historical value (clergy perspective on AA, recovery, and treatment thinking of the era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA true \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eresearch\/reference-style anthology\u003c\/span\u003e with substantial length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA terrific companion piece for collectors of early alcoholism education, pastoral counseling, and recovery-history material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlcoholism: A Source Book for the Priest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — An Anthology\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganization\/Publisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e NCCA (National Clergy Conference on Alcoholism)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e c. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (as referenced)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hardcover (blue boards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Present (original)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Very good overall. Blue boards are clean and presentable with light handling wear. Binding is solid and the text block appears clean and complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Good. Displays rubbing\/soiling, edge wear, and small tears\/chips—especially along folds and extremities—consistent with age and use. Still attractive and fully readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wonderful \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emid-century clergy alcoholism reference\u003c\/span\u003e that sits right at the intersection of faith, public education, and recovery history. For collectors of AA-related material, the NCCA “Blue Books” are especially interesting because they document how AA’s approach was being interpreted—and recommended—outside the rooms during a formative era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49245585834226,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/F92177A7-38E8-453B-A9DF-84E79A71406F.jpg?v=1779467510","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/alcoholism-a-source-book-for-the-priest-an-anthology-1960","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}