{"product_id":"came-to-believe-second-printing-from-1974","title":"Came to Believe - Second Printing from 1973","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOffered here is an early \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Printing from 1973\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCame to Believe: The Spiritual Adventure of A.A. as Experienced by Individual Members\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginally published in 1973, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCame to Believe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was created to explore the varied spiritual experiences of Alcoholics Anonymous members and the broad meaning of the phrase \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“God as we understood Him.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe foreword explains that the booklet developed over several years in response to confusion among some newcomers who equated the word “spiritual” strictly with religion. The book instead presents a wide range of individual experiences, beliefs, and approaches to spirituality within A.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMuch of the material was written specifically for the book, while selected pieces were reprinted from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe A.A. Grapevine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and other recovery publications. Bill W. had originally planned to write a foreword; instead, the introductions to the individual sections reflect material previously published in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs Bill Sees It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe book is organized around subjects including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirituality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiritual experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease from obsession\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaith and belief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual interpretations of a Higher Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe contents include contributions from A.A. members throughout the United States and internationally, illustrating the diversity of spiritual experience within the Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCame to Believe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Spiritual Adventure of A.A. as Experienced by Individual Members\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Second Printing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Softcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssociation \/ Ownership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe title page bears a handwritten notation for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPARR — Springfield Program for Alcoholism Rehabilitation and Research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis provides an interesting period connection to the broader alcoholism-treatment and rehabilitation field in which A.A. literature was widely used.\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\"\u003eThis copy is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egood vintage condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe covers show noticeable rubbing, surface wear, edge wear, and age-related handling, with heavier wear visible along the spine and corners. There are small areas of staining and discoloration to the wrappers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe interior remains intact and readable. The title page contains the handwritten SPARR institutional notation described above. Interior pages show light age toning and occasional minor marks consistent with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the most complete representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn appealing early printing of one of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services’ important works on spirituality, and a particularly interesting copy because of its connection to an alcoholism rehabilitation program.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49988986994930,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/EA290FD7-E5C2-4C3A-B673-26D5056E63A3.jpg?v=1787890146","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/came-to-believe-second-printing-from-1974","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}