{"product_id":"sister-ignatia-angel-of-alcoholics-anonymous-mary-c-darrah","title":"Sister Ignatia: Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous — Mary C. Darrah | Second Edition (2001)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOffered here is the 2001 Second Edition of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSister Ignatia: Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Mary C. Darrah, an important biography documenting the life and contributions of Sister Mary Ignatia Gavin, whose work alongside Dr. Bob Smith helped establish a foundation for the treatment of alcoholism in Akron, Ohio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eKnown affectionately as the “Little Sister of A.A.,” Sister Ignatia played a significant role in the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Working at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, she helped provide compassionate hospital care for people suffering from alcoholism at a time when the condition was widely misunderstood and often treated as a moral failing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThrough her partnership with Dr. Bob, Sister Ignatia helped bridge the medical and spiritual approaches to recovery. Her dedication, compassion, and willingness to advocate for individuals struggling with alcoholism became an enduring part of A.A.’s early history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eMary C. Darrah’s biography explores Sister Ignatia’s life, her relationship with the early Fellowship, and her influence on the development of alcoholism treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Second Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOriginally published by Loyola University Press in 1991, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSister Ignatia: Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was updated and republished by Hazelden in 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis Second Edition includes additional introductory material, including a new foreword by Bill Pittman, then Director of Historical Information for Hazelden Publishing and Educational Services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn his foreword, Pittman recognizes Darrah’s contribution to documenting the early history of A.A., particularly her attention to Sister Ignatia’s role and the perspectives of women in the Fellowship’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe book also includes historical photographs, references, appendices, and material exploring Sister Ignatia’s work in Akron and Cleveland, her spiritual convictions, and her lasting influence on alcoholism treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFor readers interested in Dr. Bob Smith, the early Akron Fellowship, St. Thomas Hospital, and the development of recovery treatment, this biography provides valuable historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSister Ignatia: Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Mary C. Darrah\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e John Cuthbert Ford, S.J.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Edition Foreword:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Bill Pittman\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hazelden, Center City, Minnesota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Second Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Publication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Loyola University Press, 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 978-1-56838-746-8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sister Mary Ignatia Gavin, Dr. Bob Smith, Alcoholics Anonymous history, alcoholism treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eGood overall used condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe original glossy paperback covers show surface rubbing, scuffing, light scratches, and wear along the edges and corners. The spine exhibits light handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe interior pages appear clean and well-preserved in the photographed sections, with no significant markings visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePlease review the accompanying photographs for additional details regarding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eSister Ignatia occupies an important place in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, particularly through her collaboration with Dr. Bob and her work establishing hospital care for alcoholics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eMary C. Darrah’s biography preserves this history while recognizing the compassion, service, and personal dedication that characterized Sister Ignatia’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eAn excellent addition to a personal library of Alcoholics Anonymous history, particularly for readers and collectors interested in the early Akron years, Dr. Bob Smith, Sister Ignatia, and the origins of modern alcoholism treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664641851634,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/3411D25E-0A47-4269-9795-DA0A42C7C4BD.jpg?v=1791598933","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/sister-ignatia-angel-of-alcoholics-anonymous-mary-c-darrah","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}