{"product_id":"how-it-worked-the-story-of-clarence-h-snyder-by-mitchell-k-2004","title":"How It Worked: The Story of Clarence H. Snyder by Mitchell K.","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow It Worked: The Story of Clarence H. Snyder and the Early Days of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cleveland, Ohio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eby Mitchell K.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Published 1999 · AA Big Book Study Group · Paperback\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOffered here is a 1999 copy of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow It Worked\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Mitchell K., an important biography of early Alcoholics Anonymous figure Clarence H. Snyder and a history of the development of A.A. in Cleveland, Ohio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eClarence Snyder was sponsored by A.A. co-founder Dr. Bob Smith and became one of the central figures in A.A.’s early expansion beyond Akron. His work in Cleveland helped shape early approaches to sponsorship, newcomer instruction, and carrying the A.A. message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOf particular historical interest, the book states that it was written at Clarence Snyder’s direct request and with his authorization. The disclaimer identifies it as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“the only biography of Clarence H. Snyder authorized by him”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and notes the use of archival documents, recorded interviews, and other materials authorized by Snyder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe book also includes a foreword by noted A.A. historian Ernest Kurtz, author of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNot-God: A History of Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, dated February 22, 1998.\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=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow It Worked\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Mitchell K.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Clarence H. Snyder and Early A.A. in Cleveland\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e AA Big Book Study Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Published:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 0-9663282-0-5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 256\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGood condition overall. The covers show considerable handling and shelf wear, including rubbing, scuffing, creasing, edge and corner wear, and surface marks. There is an area of heavier wear\/loss near the upper left corner of the rear cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe interior shows moderate to heavy age toning. Several pages have creased or folded upper corners, and the final blank page has a dark stain at the upper corner. The text remains clean and readily legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for exact condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow It Worked\u003c\/i\u003e remains an important source for collectors and researchers interested in Clarence Snyder, Cleveland A.A., and the development of early sponsorship practices. In addition to Snyder’s biography, the book includes appendices addressing the Oxford Group, the evolution of the Twelve Steps, early A.A. sponsorship literature, and other aspects of early Alcoholics Anonymous history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67623192953074,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/17DF1507-8D7E-4106-89F3-E096F2D06419.jpg?v=1790991960","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/how-it-worked-the-story-of-clarence-h-snyder-by-mitchell-k-2004","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}