{"product_id":"pass-it-on-1984-first-printing-odj-2","title":"Pass It On - 1984 First Printing - ODJ","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"177\"\u003ePass It On\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eThe Story of Bill Wilson and How the A.A. Message Reached the World\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eFirst Printing · 1984 · Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eOffered here is a First Printing (1984) of \u003cem data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"378\"\u003ePass It On\u003c\/em\u003e, the official biography of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson, published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eApproved by the General Service Conference in 1984, \u003cem data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"571\"\u003ePass It On\u003c\/em\u003e became the definitive narrative of Bill W.’s life and the growth of A.A. from a small fellowship into a worldwide movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eSubtitled \u003cem data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e“The Story of Bill Wilson and how the A.A. message reached the world,”\u003c\/em\u003e this volume traces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eBill Wilson’s early life and struggles with alcoholism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eThe events leading to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eThe writing and publication of the Big Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eThe development of A.A.’s Traditions and service structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eThe expansion of the Fellowship across the United States and internationally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eThe book was the result of extensive research and multiple manuscript revisions before final completion in 1984. Its title originated from a recollection of Bill’s simple and enduring instruction to members: “Pass it on.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eThis work followed the earlier A.A. biography \u003cem data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eDr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers\u003c\/em\u003e and remains a cornerstone volume for collectors of A.A. history and Conference-approved literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003ePass It On\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eSubtitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Story of Bill Wilson and how the A.A. message reached the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-916856-12-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original dust jacket present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition. Clean, bright boards. Tight binding. Pages clean with no writing, markings, or highlighting. Appears unread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original jacket present and in good condition with a smudge visible on the front cover..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eCollector Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eFirst Printing of the official Bill W. biography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eConference-approved literature (1984)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eEssential companion to \u003cem data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eDr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003eFoundational historical volume for serious A.A. collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eA cornerstone biography documenting the life of A.A.’s co-founder and the global growth of the Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49243081375986,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/363B2947-02DB-41EC-B3F9-F238F9D21663.jpg?v=1779409493","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/pass-it-on-1984-first-printing-odj-2","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}