{"product_id":"best-of-the-grapevine-collection-four-book-set","title":"The Best of the Grapevine Collection — Four-Book Set (1985–2005)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Language of the Heart by Bill W. | Best of the Grapevine Volumes I, II \u0026amp; III | Three First Printings with Original Dust Jackets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOffered here is a four-book collection of publications from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe AA Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, bringing together \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Language of the Heart: Bill W.’s Grapevine Writings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and all three volumes of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Best of the Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFirst published in June 1944, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe AA Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e became an important part of Alcoholics Anonymous, providing a place for members to share their experiences, reflections, and understanding of recovery. Over the decades, its pages have preserved countless personal stories and discussions about the principles, traditions, and development of the Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis collection brings together some of those writings in four companion volumes, offering an opportunity to explore both the thoughts of A.A. co-founder Bill Wilson and the experiences of members whose contributions helped shape the magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThree books are hardcover first printings with their original dust jackets, while Volume 3 is a 2005 paperback second printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooks Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. The Language of the Heart: Bill W.’s Grapevine Writings (1988)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Printing — Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA collection of Bill Wilson’s writings published in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe AA Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, covering subjects including recovery, spirituality, the Twelve Traditions, service, and the growth of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThe articles provide an interesting look at Bill’s thinking over the years and the development of many principles that became central to A.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bill W. (Bill Wilson)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The AA Grapevine, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1988\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e First Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Original\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The original dust jacket exhibits noticeable discoloration, particularly along the edges and spine, with rubbing, creasing, and wear at the extremities. A handwritten ownership inscription appears on the front endpaper. The interior shows light age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Best of the Grapevine — Volume I (1985)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Printing — Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe first volume in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Best of the Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e series gathers selected articles from the magazine, preserving personal experiences, reflections, and observations shared by A.A. members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThe collection offers a look at the variety of voices and perspectives that have appeared in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe AA Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The AA Grapevine, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1985\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e First Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Original\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The original purple dust jacket displays rubbing and shelf wear, with some wear along the edges and spine ends. A handwritten birthday inscription dated April 15, 1991, appears on the front endpaper. The pages exhibit age-related toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Best of the Grapevine — Volume II (1986)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Printing — Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003ePublished in 1986, the second volume continues the selection of writings from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe AA Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, including additional experiences and reflections on recovery, sponsorship, fellowship, and the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The AA Grapevine, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e First Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Original\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The green original dust jacket exhibits rubbing, light surface wear, and minor wear along the edges and spine ends. The interior shows age-related toning, particularly along the page margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. The Best of the Grapevine — Volume 3 (2005)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Printing — Paperback\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe third volume continues the series with additional selections from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe AA Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, providing more stories and perspectives from members of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eOriginally published in 1998, this copy is identified as the second printing from 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The AA Grapevine, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Publication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Second Printing, 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The blue paperback covers show light rubbing, handling wear, and minor edge and corner wear. The pages exhibit some age-related toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Collection for Reading and Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eTogether, these four books offer an enjoyable introduction to the writings preserved in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe AA Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFrom Bill Wilson’s discussions of A.A.’s developing principles to the personal experiences shared by members throughout the Fellowship, the collection provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous literature and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWith three hardcover first printings in their original dust jackets, this is also an attractive set for a personal A.A. library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll four books are offered together as one collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003ePlease review the accompanying photographs for additional details regarding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663935799538,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/9B3A9988-4AAB-4CDC-B9E4-5CE6BF5730BE.jpg?v=1791575366","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/best-of-the-grapevine-collection-four-book-set","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}