{"product_id":"time-magazine-from-june-1999-heroes-and-icons-featuring-bill-w","title":"Time Magazine from June 1999 - Heroes and Icons - Featuring Bill W","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eTime Magazine — \u003cem data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eHeroes \u0026amp; Icons\u003c\/em\u003e Special Issue (June 14, 1999)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eFeaturing Bill W., Co-Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous — “The Healer”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eThis is the fifth volume in Time Magazine’s celebrated series highlighting the 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century. Published on June 14, 1999, this special issue focuses on \u003cem data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eHeroes \u0026amp; Icons\u003c\/em\u003e—those individuals whose courage, resilience, and vision shaped the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eAmong the distinguished figures featured is Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, recognized by Time Magazine as “The Healer.” His inclusion underscores the profound and continuing impact AA has had worldwide on recovery, public health, and community support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eFeatured Article: “The Healer — Bill W.” by Susan Cheever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eThis compelling, full-length profile by acclaimed author Susan Cheever explores Bill Wilson’s early life, struggles, and family history; His battle with alcoholism; The transformative spiritual experience at Towns Hospital in 1934; The founding of Alcoholics Anonymous;\u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe creation and expansion of the 12-Step program;\u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAA’s far-reaching influence across recovery fields, including Al-Anon, NA, GA, OA, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eCheever paints a vivid and accessible portrait of Bill W., illustrating how a man emerging from the devastation of addiction helped forge one of the most influential spiritual and recovery movements of the century. Aldous Huxley famously called him \u003cem data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e“the greatest social architect of our century.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eThis article stands as one of the most accessible mainstream tributes to Bill Wilson’s life and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eExcellent condition. \u003c\/strong\u003eNo visible wear. Clean covers. Bright pages. No writing, tears, or creases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003ePlease examine all photos to confirm the condition of this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovery Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49675785666802,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/AE22D7BB-C91F-4B66-8F10-5C8C7698928E.jpg?v=1781417329","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/time-magazine-from-june-1999-heroes-and-icons-featuring-bill-w","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}