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Dr. Bob and the good oldtimers

a biography, with recollections of early A.A. in the Midwest.
Pages
373
Published
1980
Language
English

Synopsis

This biography offers a look at the life of Dr. Bob, a key figure in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous. Told largely through the words of those who knew him, it traces his journey from a young man in Vermont through his struggles with alcoholism, his career as a physician, and his eventual path to recovery with the help of Bill W. It's a story of personal battle and the beginnings of a movement that would help countless others.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
Substance AbuseTrauma

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