Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob and the AA Pioneers became sober
primarily by working the principles and practices of the Oxford Group and adapting them to meet the needs of alcoholics. This series traces that early history. It draws from the 1980 AA publication Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers. Fr. Bill’s guest is recovery archivist Matt D. from the 12-Step Fellowship All Addicts Anonymous. In this sixth episode they explore Chapters 15 through 18 as AA meetings evolve in Akron and Cleveland where Dr. Bob’s influence is remembered.
Show Notes:
Dr. Bob and The Good Old Timers
All Addicts Anonymous: https://alladdictsanonymous.org/
1939 Cleveland Plain Dealer AA Articles
1939 Rev. Dilworth Lupton’s Sermon
Article on Matthew Talbot
Saint Francis by Nikos Kazantzakis
