{"product_id":"saturday-evening-post-alcoholics-anonymous-celebrates-50th-year-august-1986","title":"Saturday Evening Post — August 1985 Featuring “Alcoholics Anonymous Celebrates Its 50th Year” by Baz Edwards","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSaturday Evening Post — August 1985\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeaturing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Alcoholics Anonymous Celebrates Its 50th Year” by Baz Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA.A. 50th Anniversary \/ Montreal International Convention Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOffered here is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAugust 1985 issue of The Saturday Evening Post\u003c\/span\u003e, featuring the article \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Alcoholics Anonymous Celebrates Its 50th Year” by Baz Edwards\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis article looks back on the remarkable growth of Alcoholics Anonymous from its early public breakthrough following the famous \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMarch 1941 Saturday Evening Post article by Jack Alexander\u003c\/span\u003e, through the Fellowship’s worldwide expansion and its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e50th Anniversary celebration at the International Convention in Montreal, Canada, in July 1985\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor collectors of A.A. history, this issue is a meaningful companion piece to the 1941 Jack Alexander article. Where the 1941 article helped introduce Alcoholics Anonymous to a national audience, this 1985 feature reflects on what A.A. had become after fifty years of carrying the message around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe article captures a milestone moment in A.A. history—linking the Fellowship’s early mainstream recognition with its international anniversary celebration and continued growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis magazine is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003every good condition\u003c\/span\u003e with minimal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll portions of the article are shown in the photos included with this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA strong collectible issue for those interested in A.A. anniversary history, International Convention material, and the continuing legacy of The Saturday Evening Post’s role in bringing Alcoholics Anonymous to public attention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49677993771250,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/5DAAA3AA-883D-4680-9CFD-0B512A845529.jpg?v=1781499385","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/saturday-evening-post-alcoholics-anonymous-celebrates-50th-year-august-1986","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}