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Bill W.: A Biography of Alcoholics Anonymous Cofounder Bill Wilson
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2000
- ISBN
- 9780312200565
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312200560
ISBN-13
9780312200565
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1643796
Product Key Features
Book Title
Bill W. : a Biography of Alcoholics Anonymous Cofounder Bill Wilson
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Philosophers, Substance Abuse & Addictions / Alcohol
Publication Year
2000
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
19.4 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-055856
Reviews
"An up-close and personal view of an exceedingly strange and influential man." --The Washington Times "[Hartigan's] book approaches Wilson's life with refreshing candor." --Boston Globe "A readable, informative, succinct, respectful, but nonreverential biography of Bill Wilson...Hartigan depicts Wilson as not only an organizational genius, but also as an amazingly resilient, largely appealing, and otherwise immensely interesting human being." --Kirkus Reviews "Francis Hartigan has written a thorough, workmanlike biography of Bill Wilson that details all Wilson's sinnings and failings and his crowning achievement, the founding of AA." --Roanoke Times & World News, "An up-close and personal view of an exceedingly strange and influential man." -- The Washington Times "[Hartigan's] book approaches Wilson's life with refreshing candor." -- Boston Globe "A readable, informative, succinct, respectful, but nonreverential biography of Bill Wilson...Hartigan depicts Wilson as not only an organizational genius, but also as an amazingly resilient, largely appealing, and otherwise immensely interesting human being." -- Kirkus Reviews "Francis Hartigan has written a thorough, workmanlike biography of Bill Wilson that details all Wilson's sinnings and failings and his crowning achievement, the founding of AA." -- Roanoke Times & World News
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
An intimate, honest examination of Bill Wilson, the man Aldous Huxley described as "the greatest social architect of the 20th century." 16-page photo insert., When Bill Wilson, with his friend Dr. Bob Smith, founded Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935, his hope was that AA would become a safe haven for those who suffered from this disease. Thirty years after his death, AA continues to help millions of alcoholics recover from what had been commonly regarded as a hopeless addiction. Still, while Wilson was a visionary for millions, he was no saint. After cofounding Alcoholics Anonymous, he stayed sober for over thirty-five years, helping countless thousands rebuild their lives. But at the same time, Wilson suffered form debilitating bouts of clinical depression, was a womanizer, and experimented with LSD.Francis Hartigan, the former secretary and confidant to Wilson's wife, Lois, has exhaustively researched his subject, writing with a complete insider's knowledge. Drawing on extensive interviews with Lois Wilson and scores of early members of AA, he fully explores Wilson's organizational genius, his devotion to the cause, and almost martyr-like selflessness. That Wilson, like all of us, had to struggle with his own personal demons makes this biography all the more moving and inspirational. Hartigan reveals the story of Wilson's life to be as humorous, horrific, and powerful as any of the AA vignettes told daily around the world.
LC Classification Number
HV5032.W19H37 2000
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- 01 Feb, 2016
Great BIO!!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: ggiezgg
- 30 Mar, 2016
AA Tradition from the inside. Great Book excellent shape. A+++
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: betterworldbooks
- 29 Apr, 2024
Super
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- l***t (453)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived as stated in used but good condition. It was a great price for used. A new copy would have cost a lot more. It was shipped out fast and arrived in secure envelope. Seller did a great job with this entire transaction. I’m very happy with seller and would order from them again. Thank you seller, great job. A+. JL
- s***t (181)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThere was a mixup during packaging where a paperback copy was picked and shipped for a hard cover copy that was ordered. I asked the seller about it and they honestly replied that the mistake was on their end. A full refund for the item was sent immediately and I will not hesitate to order more from ZBK. Very responsive and they stand behind their items and make good on any issues.