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Alcoholics Anonymous, the Big Book

Today in 1938 the name Alcoholics Anonymous was approved. AA co-founder Bill W and colleagues had begun writing what would become the Big Book in 1938, but no title had yet been agreed. From a shortlist of two, the other possible title: ‘The Way Out’ ran into copyright difficulties, so ‘Alcoholics Anonymous’ was chosen. It was published in 1939. The history of the Big Book and how it was produced makes fascinating reading. Named one of the most influential books of all time, it has sold over thirty million copies. Do I appreciate the work of the early members of AA in producing such a seminal work?

AA is a goldmine of experience, support and example which we can benefit from every day of our lives, but the gold we extract must be given away. There is so much paradox in my life already; ‘No Pain without Gain’, ‘Surrender to Win’, even the mysterious ‘Fake it to Make it.’ Giving away what I have been given makes perfect sense because I am the beneficiary from the giving of others. In my gratitude and humility is my strength and my desire to carry the message on to others less fortunate. I am thankful for the Twelve Step fellowships and the work that they do.