Hazelden publishes original articles working manuscript of 1939 AA” Big Book “for the first time

Center City, MN (Vocus) 2 October 2010

The Original Manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1939, a revolutionary? Book began, Alla? ? which has sold over 27 million copies in the U.S. and Canada only made available to the public for the first time on 1 to October from

Hazelden.

as the “bible” for the global community of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the great book is arguably the century book more important and influential 20th Recovery from alcoholism and other addictions. It has been translated into over 50 languages. The sale of this original manuscript of the work, which was 0.56 million in 2004, Sothebyâ auctions? S has been of Fine Books & Collections and ranked among the top 10 in this year, with the auction of the Magna Carta. ? The current owner Manuscripta available to the center of drug treatment and world-renowned publisher, Hazelden, high-resolution images of this historic document in 1939, the book, Alcoholics Anonymous was – who publish in Hazelden, a four-edition colored fabric and the world like a piece of cultural history and medical publications.

first written by AAA? s co-founder Bill Wilson, with contributions from some of the original members of the AA 100, revealing 161-page manuscript of the work of five layers of comments and corrections in pencil and black, green and red. Controls indicate intense debates transpired during six weeks in 1939 when several newly recovered alcoholics discussed how best to share their message of hope with other alcoholics and their families.

â? Hazelden? The decision to publish this important manuscript is rooted in our conviction that the principles in the Twelve Steps, the heart of those who suffer from addiction, recovery experience all the time, have a Help? Said Nick Motu, editor and vice president of marketing and communications at Hazelden. Readers see the â? Rejected? Suggestions, insertions, deletions and changes in the last minute proof sheet â? which is now an overview of the thinking behind AAA? s founding members as they described their recovery in print for the first time. Particular attention will be discussed on these pages about the role of religion and spirituality in AA A? Co-author Bill Wilsona? Decision to give this book a spiritual rather than explicitly religious character was a turning point that achieve AA for people of all faiths and beliefs could.

readers can now order the uncut version of the Twelve Steps (including a first step, not explain a famous opening Wea ????????); As tests of AA Big Book and historians, as the personal experiences of AA members first form of the text. (The authors and contributors of the material in this new book are all members present in AA and have therefore to remain anonymous). An essay on the publishing history of the Big Book says the internal debate about what the title: The Empty Glass, Life leave dry, and even a hundred men? Finally won the title of Alcoholics Anonymous.

The original manuscript was copied and distributed to AA AA members, doctors, psychiatrists, ministers, proposals, together with all amendments, â the Multilith in a single copy? one reproduced in this book. For nearly 40 years, the manuscript in the Bill and Lois Wilson was kept? S home in Bedford Hills, New York. In 1978, Lois was gifted his most valuable friend, the writer Barry Leach of Montreal, and the document hidden from the public for 30 years.

â? Imagine, a rare and valuable manuscript, which you explore behind the scenes during the creation of one of the most influential books of all time? clearly understand the controversy and creativity that went into the introduction of AAA? s program of recovery of the worldâ? Twelve Step Miracle educator, Fred Holmquist, director of the Hazelden program Lodge. â? For those who want to understand the basis of their own sobriety or her family, friends, colleagues and relatives, this book will be a revelation. More importantly, this manuscript highlights of 1939, collaborative process that has always treated for the way the world alcoholics and drug addicts addiction.â ????

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1954, reproduced in the book, the co-founders of AA Bill Wilson said of the birth of Alcoholics Anonymous :? ??? not a syllable of this program, as far as I know was written. How can this thing to unify [AA]? Could we experience some of our principles describe certain methods that are around us? Yes, of course, if this movement had spread, there must be a literature if his methods could neither by the drunk or the general public.â be distorted?


This edition cloth

four colors available .00 (sugg. detail) in bookstores across the country. In addition, a series of leather-bound limited edition, available only directly from Hazelden be available in October for 5.00.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For copies and high-resolution images of the working class Manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous, or an interview with the historian Fred Holmquist Hazelden on the impact of this legendary book on drug users and schedule people in recovery worldwide, contact: Paul Maccabee at 612 – 337-0087 or Landree Carolina.

About Hazelden

Hazelden, a national nonprofit founded in 1949, helps people reclaim their lives from addiction disease. Building on decades of experience and knowledge offers Hazelden a comprehensive approach to addiction that the whole patient, family and professional needs, including treatment and continuing care for youth and adults addresses, research, universities, public education and advocacy, and publishing. It has facilities in Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, New York and Florida. For more information, visit www.hazelden.org

Media Contacts

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Christine Anderson, Hazelden, 651-213-4231 or canderson (at) Hazelden (dot) org

Paul Maccabee / Landree Carolina, Maccabee Group, 612-337-0087

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