{"product_id":"history-of-a-co-founder-bill-wilson","title":"History of a Co-Founder — Bill Wilson | Four-Book Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOffered here is a four-book collection dedicated to the life, writings, and legacy of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Wilson (Bill W.), co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Together, these publications provide an engaging look at the man behind the Fellowship, the development of A.A.’s principles, and the ideas that helped shape one of the most influential recovery movements in modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe collection includes a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efirst printing of \u003cb\u003ePass It On (1984)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, early printings of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs Bill Sees It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Language of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and a pocket-sized edition of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Best of Bill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThree of the four books retain their original dust jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFrom the story of Bill Wilson’s life to his reflections on spiritual growth, personal recovery, anonymity, and service, these volumes complement one another as both a historical collection and a reading library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooks Included in the Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Pass It On — The Story of Bill Wilson and How the A.A. Message Reached the World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirst Printing, 1984 | Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePublished by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePass It On\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the official biography of Bill Wilson, chronicling his life from his early years in Vermont through the founding and international expansion of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDrawing upon historical records, personal correspondence, and recollections of those who knew Bill, the book explores his struggles with alcoholism, his spiritual awakening, his partnership with Dr. Bob Smith, and his lifelong dedication to carrying the A.A. message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis copy is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efirst printing from 1984\u003c\/span\u003e, as confirmed on the copyright page, and retains its original green dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. As Bill Sees It — The A.A. Way of Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeventh Printing, 1976 | Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOriginally published in 1967 as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe A.A. Way of Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this collection brings together selected writings of Bill Wilson, arranged by subject for reflection and study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe selections explore themes including humility, faith, acceptance, spiritual growth, the Twelve Steps, and the practical application of A.A.’s principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe book offers readers an opportunity to experience Bill’s thinking through passages drawn from his extensive writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis copy is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eseventh printing from 1976\u003c\/span\u003e, retaining its original orange dust jacket with the earlier \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe A.A. Way of Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e subtitle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. The Language of the Heart — Bill W.’s Grapevine Writings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThird Printing, 1990 | Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFirst published in 1988 by the A.A. Grapevine, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Language of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e gathers Bill Wilson’s writings originally published in the Fellowship’s international journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThese articles document Bill’s evolving thoughts on A.A.’s spiritual principles, the Twelve Traditions, anonymity, unity, leadership, and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eMany were written during important periods in A.A.‘s development, making the collection especially valuable for understanding how the Fellowship’s ideas and structure evolved over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis copy is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethird printing from 1990\u003c\/span\u003e, complete with its original illustrated dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. The Best of Bill — Reflections on Faith, Fear, Honesty, Humility, and Love\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePocket-Sized Softcover Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis compact collection presents selected writings of Bill Wilson addressing some of the fundamental spiritual and personal challenges encountered in recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIncluded are reflections on faith, fear, honesty, humility, and love, along with Bill’s well-known essay on anonymity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIts smaller paperback format makes it a convenient companion to the larger hardcover volumes in this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBill Wilson’s contributions to Alcoholics Anonymous extended far beyond his role as co-founder. Through his books, articles, correspondence, and decades of service, he helped articulate the spiritual and organizational principles that allowed A.A. to develop into a worldwide Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe four books in this collection document different dimensions of that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePass It On\u003c\/i\u003e preserves the history of Bill’s life and the beginnings of A.A. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs Bill Sees It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e gathers his reflections on the practical and spiritual principles of recovery. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Language of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e documents the development of his thinking through decades of Grapevine articles, while \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Best of Bill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e presents selected writings in a concise, accessible format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eTogether, they offer a well-rounded introduction to Bill Wilson as a person, writer, spiritual thinker, and influential figure in recovery history.\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=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection Title:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e History of a Co-Founder — Bill Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Books:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Four\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor\/Subject:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Bill Wilson (Bill W.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublications Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePass It On\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — First Printing, 1984, Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs Bill Sees It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — Seventh Printing, 1976, Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Language of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — Third Printing, 1990, Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Best of Bill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — Pocket-Sized Softcover Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher(s):\u003c\/b\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous World Services and A.A. Grapevine\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\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePass It On:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover with original green dust jacket. The jacket displays light edge wear, including minor wear near the corners and spine extremities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs Bill Sees It:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover with original orange dust jacket showing visible shelf wear, surface scuffing, rubbing, and wear along the edges and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Language of the Heart:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket. The jacket displays light shelf wear, minor edge wear, and some surface rubbing. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe interior contains a handwritten dedication in red ink reading, “To Joyce with love, Mary S.” Additional handwritten notations appear on the same page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Best of Bill:\u003c\/b\u003e Pocket-sized softcover with light exterior handling and edge wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePlease examine the accompanying photographs for additional details regarding the condition of each book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis four-book collection brings together an early first printing of Bill Wilson’s official biography with three complementary collections of his writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe inclusion of three original dust jackets, particularly the distinctive 1970s jacket of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs Bill Sees It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, adds to the appeal of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of a Co-Founder — Bill Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e would make an excellent addition to an Alcoholics Anonymous historical library or a thoughtful gift for someone interested in the life and writings of A.A.’s co-founder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eThe four books are offered together as one collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67735426826482,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/158D34F5-C9D4-489E-9E34-DC62C4E4E3AF.jpg?v=1792010342","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/history-of-a-co-founder-bill-wilson","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}