Introduction to the Sources and Founding of Alcoholics Anonymous

Dick B. has long awaited the opportunity to provide a written introduction to the history of Alcoholics Anonymous that could be used by individual Twelve Step people, sponsors, facilitators, therapists, writers, historians, treatment centers, and interested agencies to include a correct 12 Step history in their own programs. And this is the title for just that! There are five major epochs in the spiritual recovery program that is embodied in Alcoholics Anonymous itself. Each is covered in this introduction; and the points here provide an umbrella introduction to the variant sources, attitudes, strains, divergences, and language in programs today. Dick is an ardent sponsor of the idea that any recovery program--12-step, treatment, rehab, individual therapy, para-church, Christ-centered, Christian, and secular--should have a simple, accurate presentation of the historical roots of the 12-step movement. And this short title fits the bill. It is currently being used for the stated purpose.