Summary: A disappointing first release of the Big Book and religious differences are shaping the future of AA and other programs at the turn of the decade in 1939. At that time a man named Clarence Snyder comes into the picture, solidifies the various camps somewhat and achieves a period of strong growth for Alcoholics Anonymous. Even still, Dick says, Bill W. spends the next decade in depression. Dick also mentions The Four Absolutes, early developed principles of AA. (Please note that Dick has broken his lecture into 5 Parts. These parts do not correspond to our show titles.) DICK B. BOOKS. (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=49 Itemid=)
