Bill W speaks about the creation of the Big BookBill W speaks about the creation of the Big Book
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Bill W one of the co-founders of AA speaks about the Big Books history and creation. This consists of two seperate speaks, the first is at the 30th anniversary founders day in Akron. The second speak may be from the same event but there is no way to...
54:11•25 Oct 2021
Bill W's Reflections on the Birth of the Big Book
“For us, almost more than any other society, pain has been the touchstone of our spiritual progress.”
What if you could hear directly from one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous? In this episode of Sober Cast, Bill W, co-founder of AA, takes listeners on a journey through the creation of the Big Book. Speaking at the 30th anniversary Founders Day in Akron, Bill W shares his personal experiences and the challenges faced during the early days of AA.
He talks about the book's history, its initial promotion, and how pain and spirituality played crucial roles in AA's development. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the roots of AA and the enduring impact of its most influential publication.

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