Lois Remembers - First Printing from 1979 - ODJ
Lois Remembers
Memoirs of the Co-Founder of Al-Anon and Wife of the Co-Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous
by Lois W.
Edition: First Printing
Publication Year: 1979
Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket
Publisher: Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
Description
This is a First Printing (1979) of Lois Remembers, the deeply personal memoir of Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon Family Groups and wife of Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Written with warmth, honesty, and quiet strength, Lois Remembers tells the story of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon from a perspective found nowhere else—that of the woman who lived alongside AA’s earliest struggles, triumphs, and growing pains.
Lois recounts her childhood as the protected daughter of a prominent Brooklyn physician, her romantic early marriage to Bill during World War I, and their shared love of travel, hiking, and Vermont summers. As Bill’s alcoholism took hold, she describes the heartbreak, confusion, and resilience required to survive years of despair before his spiritual awakening and historic meeting with Dr. Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio.
Historical & Recovery Significance
In this memoir, Lois offers invaluable insight into the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous from an intimate, firsthand viewpoint, the evolution of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, the often-overlooked suffering of families affected by alcoholism, the birth of Al-Anon and Alateen, born from the unmet needs of spouses and children
Lois’s steadfast love and support for Bill were essential to AA’s survival, yet she candidly acknowledges that she needed her own recovery. From that realization grew Al-Anon—now a worldwide fellowship offering hope to millions.
This book stands as the definitive personal account of the shared origins of AA and Al-Anon, blending humor, heartbreak, faith, and perseverance.
Condition
Book: Very Good condition with minimal wear. Clean interior with no writing or markings. Binding tight and pages intact.
Dust Jacket: Original jacket present; edge wear and small tears consistent with age.
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