Hardcover, the life story of the fellowships cofounder interwoven with recollections of early a. Bob recalled the absolutes as the only yardsticks alcoholics anonymous had in the early days, before the twelve steps. Bobs last drink, a tumultuous and exhilarating book. This is a group to share photos,articles,stories,archives containing the history of alcoholics anonymous. Bob as fullscale and balanced as possiblefor the most part, in the words of those who knew him personally. By reading the book, one can begin to understand their contribution to recovery and society. Dr bob and the oldtimers was recently made available as an ebook and so now can be downloaded onto your own device it is the story of our cofounder dr. Aas cofounders tell their stories by michael fitzpatrick book.
Almost immediately the two set out on a vigorous search for more alcoholics to help, and soon there was a third person sober. Respected physician, desperately ill drunk, the start of the fellowship with dr. They wanted people to follow their own beliefs and inner truths. If i were on the front lines and trying to track manage hundreds of leads or end users, batchbooks might not be the right tool. Bob, told, for the most part, from the perspective of those who knew him best. He would always stress that being at the meeting was itself part of a spiritual awakening, that it didnt. Gordon has served his profession as president of the texas psychological association and chair of the texas state board of examiners of psychologists. Add to cart this book attempts to give a portrait of dr.
Bob used to tell stories at meetings to illustrate certain points much as parables are used in the bible. But it can provide lots of information still being garbled by those writers and historians who have never seen the manuscript, the names, the changes, and how the manuscript stands in relation to book ultimately published by a. Dr bob and joy bengfort at the bush library oval office the original dr bob bob newhart as dr bob hartley from the popular tv series dr. Biography of one of the cofounders of alcoholics anonymous. Bob and trhe good oldtimers a biography with recollections of the early a. Hardcover, the life story of the fellowships cofounder interwoven with recollections of. The life story of the fellowships cofounder, interwoven with recollections of early a. Publication date 1980 topics smith, robert holbrook, 18791950, smith, robert holbrook, alcoholics anonymous, anonyme alkoholiker, physicians, alcoholism. Bob and the good oldtimers by alcoholics anonymous ebook. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 1,378 views. Bob ive been sharing this with some friends in the program, some of you have probably read this. Bob and the good oldtimers the life story of the fellowships cofounder interwoven with recollections of early a. Our team wants to help you optimize your precious health.
Bob and the good oldtimers, alcoholics anonymous comes of age, twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the basic text of alcoholics anonymous there is evidence in a. The youngster who grew up in vermont of the late 19th. I keep this taped up next to my bathroom mirror, its become my mission to start each day in complete peace. The book is rich in reminiscences by oldtimers who were active in the early groups in akron and cleveland, and it presented a vivid portrait of the trials and tribulations by which aa grew into the successful program that created the prototype for them. The cs were confidence, confession, conviction, conversion. Bob and the good oldtimers by alcoholics anonymous, 1980, alcoholics anonymous world services edition, hardcover in english. Literature santa clara county fellowship of alcoholics. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Apr 12, 2016 dr bob and the oldtimers was recently made available as an ebook and so now can be downloaded onto your own device it is the story of our cofounder dr. Bob and the good old timers kindle edition by aa world services inc. Bob died in 1950 when the fellowship was just fifteen but his impact on alcoholics anonymous was profound and can still be felt today. Bob was the opposite, a down to earth, lateinlife convert to spirituality, with a quiet, normal spiritual life. Bob the practical guy, and together they made a great team. Bob martin believes that information and education are the keys to good health, and takes every opportunity to share his knowledge. Bob and the good old timers kindle edition by aa world. In alcoholics anonymous, published almost exactly four years after their first meeting, dr. Bob are always referred to within the fellowship as the cofounders. Jan 22, 2012 bob and the good oldtimers may not tell the whole story about dr. Bob and the good oldtimers by alcoholics anonymous ebook product details sales rank. Bob and the good oldtimers, hardcover, 12 step recovery.
Bob and the good old timers, alcoholics anonymous comes of age, and a brief history of. Bobs son smitty came to speak in south bend at our annual michiana. Bob and the good oldtimers, is a detailed biography of this cofounder of alcoholics anonymous. Bob and the good oldtimers show both humorous and serious sides of our cofounder ed b. This workbook is intended to help the reader make a thorough study of his life. Smith, robert holbrook 18791950 worldcat identities. In addition to the four absolutes, the oxford groupers had the five cs and the five procedures. Bob and the good oldtimers by alcoholics anonymous ebook free download dr. Dr bobs last drink was on june 10, 1935, now considered by alcoholics anonymous to be the date of its founding the first day of the permanent sobriety of the second member of the fellowship. Quiet time guidance and step work timing passages in a. Alcoholics anonymous, by its very nature, could not have. The form below will help us to better understand your current health concerns.
Bob and the good oldtimers may not tell the whole story about dr. Bob and the good oldtimers by alcoholics anonymous. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Select from the options below for more information. Bob and the good old timers, page 222, first written by andrew murray, a so. Expertly laser engraved into a beautiful alder wood plaque is the following. Bob and the good oldtimers, page 343 the san diego aa coordinator june 2014 vol.
Cofounder of alcoholics anonymous the prince of all twelfth steppers robert holbrook smith august 8, 1879. Bob and the good oldtimers did not seek credit or fame. The youngster who grew up in vermont of the late 19th century became a harddrinking college boy, then a medical student fighting the onset of of his own alcoholism, a respected physician, a. Staff contribution by and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bob martin believes that information and education are the keys to good health, and takes every opportunity to share his knowledge through consumer lectures, newspapers and radio health talk programs throughout the united states and canada. Bob s last drink, a tumultuous and exhilarating book. Please fill out the form below and we will contact you at our first opportunity. It just goes to show, that sometimes opposites are paired for a reason. Guide for leading beginners meetings used to be mv01 3. Aa needed both types the quiet sage, and the powerdriver. The youngster who grew up in vermont of the late 19th century became a harddrinking college boy, then a medical student fighting the onset of of his own. Bob and the good oldtimers, this humility plaque is a perfect reminder of one of the important spiritual principles we work toward on a daily basis. Joseph river valley region, the book which completely surpassed all others in importance was always alcoholics anonymous, published in 1939 and referred to simply as the big book.
The youngster who grew up in vermont of the late 19th century became a harddrinking college boy, then a medical student fighting the onset of of his own alcoholism, a respected physician, a loving but. Bob and the good old timers by aa world services inc. Published monthly by the central office of the san diego county groups of alcoholics anonymous remember bill, lets not louse this thing up. Bob and the good oldtimers 1980 edition open library. Thomas, you would hear as many talks as you would hear in six months outside.
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