EP 966B - 11 Years of Research Reveals the Truth About A.A.'s History




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Summary: While A.A. remains an effective recovery plan for many who struggle with addiction, its history has been marked by some inaccuracies.Alcoholics Anonymous was a book released in 1939. Since, it has sold an estimated 37 million copies and been translated into 70 languages. While A.A. remains an effective recovery plan for many who struggle with addiction, its history has been marked by some inaccuracies.  William H. Schaberg spent 11 years researching the 18 months from October 1937, when a book was first proposed, to April 1939 when Alcoholics Anonymous was published. His account, Writing the Big Book: The Creation of A.A., presents a vivid picture of how early A.A. operated and reveals many previously unreported details about the people who were responsible for making that group so successful. Schaberg joins Dr. Roizen to share his research and provide insight into A.A.'s history. Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor   Bonus What You Need To Know About Shingles