Book · 2015 · Biography & Autobiography
My Name Is Bill
Bill Wilson--His Life and the Creation of Alcoholics Anonymous
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My Name Is Bill by Susan Cheever is a biography exploring the life of Bill Wilson, a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. On the podcast This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, host Theo Von spoke with a caller who was struggling with addiction and encouraged him to seek out resources about the founding of AA. Specifically, Theo Von recommended a documentary about Bill W available on Amazon, directing the listener toward stories of recovery and perseverance to help navigate personal struggles with substance abuse. The podcast host emphasized the importance of looking at these foundational narratives for guidance and support during difficult times. By pointing the caller toward the documentary covering Bill Wilson and the origins of the twelve-step program, Theo Von aimed to provide a source of hope and relatable history for someone fighting the same battles that the early pioneers of recovery faced decades prior. The mention underscored a recurring theme on the show where guests and callers alike are offered practical, real-world direction drawn from history, media, and personal experience to help them overcome adversity, maintain their sobriety, and rebuild their lives one day at a time in the face of daunting personal challenges.
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Theo Von I just watched a movie the other day called Bill W and it's the older one there's an older one it's like a… 1
“I just watched a movie the other day called Bill W and it's the older one there's an older one it's like a documentary if you get a chance it's on Amazon”
