Dr. Bob worked with thousands of drunks in Akron. But, after spending as much as 4 or 6 hours with them, many declined to “follow our path.” They were not “ready to go to any length” to get what we have.
aa history
Hanging by a Thread in Akron
Every AA knows the thread of coincidences that led to the famous conversation between Ebby T. and Bill W. How Ebby had been rescued from the court by some Oxford Group members. That connection with the Oxford Group led to the creation of AA.
Origin of the Third Tradition
This recording from 1985 in Montreal is a beautiful and short story of our Tradition #3, how it came to be, and the pivotal role played by Dr. Bob and the first homosexual to join our Fellowship. It is a marvelous story of the hand of God working through our Founders. A story with humour, and with great import. In this 30 minute talk are lessons that I can take into my life. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.