Book · 1978 · Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
The Story of how Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism
Why people recommend it
Alcoholics Anonymous by Alcoholics Anonymous serves as the foundational text and guide for the twelve-step recovery program established by the fellowship. On the Monday Morning Podcast, a listener wrote in to suggest that Bill read the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book if he was ever considering attending recovery meetings. Meanwhile, Owen Flanagan discussed the historic publication of the work on People I (Mostly) Admire, sharing a personal anecdote about his father working as an accountant for the organization. Flanagan noted that when the fellowship published the Big Book back in 1939, the members quickly realized that they had created an unexpected bestseller while operating as a nonprofit entity. Together, these mentions highlight the lasting cultural and practical impact of the publication, reflecting its dual role as a crucial resource for individuals navigating addiction and as a fascinating historical milestone in the realm of public health literature and organizational growth.
Who recommended it
- Owen Flanagan Discussed
Owen Flanagan — 1 mention
“in 19 39 when Alcoholics Anonymous published the big books of Alcoholics Anonymous they realized oh my God our book is a bestseller and we're a nonprofit”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 1
“if you're thinking about attending I would suggest you visit a library and get the a a big book”