Turning Point: A History of Early A.A.'s Spiritual Roots and Successes
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (588 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1885803079 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 776 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars kenneth d flatt still sober after 24yrs. a a really works today.. A.A. History: This book is tops! John Albert Hill Jr. After several years of A.A. participation, Bible study, and associating with Dick B., I'm now reviewing all of his 30 published titles. Often for a second time. The reason is that my own mind is now clearer and more receptive and better at understanding the detailed histories Dick B. writes. Take a look at Turning Point. And then take a look at several of the other historical books on the recovery store shelves. What's distinctive about Turning . Steven J. Murray said This book has helped me and others to stay sober!. I have worked in the substance abuse field for over 15 years, as a therapist, but I am also a recovering alcoholic and sponsor many men in a 1"This book has helped me and others to stay sober!" according to Steven J. Murray. I have worked in the substance abuse field for over 15 years, as a therapist, but I am also a recovering alcoholic and sponsor many men in a 12-Step program. When I first read this book I couldn't believe my eyes. It opened them to a fresh perspective on maintaining my sobriety. Since then, I require all my sponsee's to read this book. Dick B. has captured a time in history that was long forgotten and the truth of which was lost in the desk draw. -Step program. When I first read this book I couldn't believe my eyes. It opened them to a fresh perspective on maintaining my sobriety. Since then, I require all my sponsee's to read this book. Dick B. has captured a time in history that was long forgotten and the truth of which was lost in the desk draw
He is a Phi Beta Kappa, former Case Editor of the Stanford Law Review, and has been a church president, and community leader. He has spent 18 years researching the spiritual roots of A.A., traveled widely, spoken at seminars and panels and conferences, and had 32 titles published on the subject. . is an active, recovered A.A. Dick B. Many have dubbed him A.A.'s leading historian today. member, retired attorney, Bible student, and sponsor of more th
But there was to be much more. And Dick believed he had covered the waterfront as to the spiritual history of early A.A. It has, in fact, been used to teach classes, fill academic library spots, and educate those interested in spiritual recovery. Silkworth, and others. program--conversion, Bible studies, prayer meetings, morning meditation, and even revival techniques. As time and research continued, Dick delved into the nooks and crannies and came up recently with some 16 wellsprings of A.A. And at present, he has turned to biographical materials about Bill Wilson and Dr. regarded this comprehensive volume of research and writing as his magnum opus. Bob that will explain the source of their own particular ideas and practices as those were transmitted into the early A.A. But Turning Point remains the turning point that describes in much detail how the early AAs turned to the one, true, living Go
Louis Univ., Spring 1998. An amazing accomplishment of research and scholarship, this 11th title from Dick B. -- Theology Digest, publication of St. -- Steps for Recovery, April, 1997Dick describes in great detail biblical teachings used by A.A., teachings of Sam Shoemaker, and role of Dr. Bob's wife. about the source and foundations of A.A