Dick B. Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

Here's a very special book for those who want to rely on the power of God for healing and cure of alcoholism and addiction, want to join others of like mind, and also want to gather as a study group that resembles and uses early A.A. principles and practices. This book tells you how the A.A. pioneers got well. It makes many specific suggestions as to how to conduct a study group, what the topics can be, what the leader should do, what the resources can be, and how the group can organize and proceed. It is a very practical guide being used by many groups today. Some operate as A.A. groups. Some as church groups. Some as recovery groups. Some as Big Book, or Bible or Twelve Step study groups--and even all three together. Some fellowships are conducted with the help of a church, a professional, or a garden variety drunk. Some have even called themselves The James Club which was the name the early AAs wanted to give to the A.A. Society at the time the Big Book was being written. They favored study of the Book of James in the Bible. So did Bill Wilson. And Dr. Bob and his wife mentioned it frequently. Here is a guide you can use for yourself, for a meeting, for a group, for a church, or for a recovery program.

One of Dick B.'s significant discoveries was the library of books read and recommended by A.A. co-founder Dr. Bob. Initially found in the home of Dr. Bob's daughter, Sue Smith Windows, in Akron, further discoveries were made with Dr. Bob's son Smitty in Nocona, Texas. Contrary to A.A. literature's claims that the books were given away after Dr. Bob's death, Dick confirmed their existence with the Smith children and located additional texts that Dr. Bob had utilized. This collection sheds light on the Bible-based ideas and programs integral to early A.A., as Dr. Bob endorsed these works for recovery. The books cover a wide range of topics, including the Bible, prayer, Quiet Time, Jesus Christ, healing, psychology, and influential figures like William James and Carl Jung. Dick meticulously categorized these hundreds of books, identifying which were owned by the family and listing sources of others. For those in the recovery movement curious about Bill Wilson's references to "helpful books" and the insights from religious leaders, this collection clarifies the inclusive approach of A.A. The Akron fellowship actively encouraged the use of "outside" literature, a practice Bill and Bob continued to endorse during their public appearances, emphasizing the value of diverse resources in achieving healing.