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PERSONAL STORIES
How Forty-Two Alcoholics
Recovered From Their Malady

Beginning with the story of “Dr. Bob,” a co-founder

of A.A., there are here presented three groups of per-
sonal histories.
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Part I

PIONEERS OF A.A.
This group of ten stories shows that sobriety in
A.A. can be lasting.

Part II

THEY STOPPED IN TIME

Seventeen stories may help you decide whether you
are alcoholic; also, whether A.A. is for you.

Part III

THEY LOST NEARLY ALL

Those who believe their drinking to be hopeless may
again find hope in these fifteen impressive tales.