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One of author Dick B.'s prized discoveries was the library of books A.A. cofounder Dr. Bob had read, studied, recommended, and circulated. Dick first found part of them in the home of Dr. Bob's surviving daughter Sue Smith Windows in Akron. Later he found most of the balance with Dr. Bob's son Smitty and his wife in Nocona, Texas. A.A. literature reported that the books had been given away on Dr. Bob's death. But that was not the case. Once the discovery was made, Dick checked out the details with the Smith children, and located other books that Dr. Bob had used. The importance of the find was that it illuminated the real Biblebased ideas and program of early A.A. This because Dr. Bob used the books and recommended them for use in recovery. Their scope is wide: Bible, prayer, Quiet Time, Jesus Christ, healing, the mind, psychology, devotionals, Oxford Group, William James, Carl Jung, Richard Peabody, Sam Shoemaker, New Thought, and much much more. There were hundreds in all. And Dick has taken this treasure trove of books, categorized them by subject, identified which were actually owned and still extant in possession of the relatives, and listed the source of others used. Those in the recovery movement who wonder what Bill Wilson meant when he wrote in the Big Book that there were many 'helpful books' and that suggestions could be obtained from one's rabbi, minister, and priest will no longer wonder why Bill also wrote: Be quick to see where religious people are right. Make use of what they have to offer. A.A. never was a cloister which banned educational, psychological, religious, medical, or inspirational literature. Quite the contrary, pioneers did make use of what they had to offer. The Akron fellowship strongly recommended the use of 'outside' literature. And Bill and Bob were still making that recommendation when they spoke together on the stage of the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in March, 1948, before an audience of 4500 AAs and their families. Here's the place to find, read, and use the books the founders used as they achieved healing.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Dr. Bob and His Library (Third Edition)'? A: The book primarily focuses on the library of books used and recommended by Dr. Bob, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, highlighting their significance in the early A.A. program.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Dr. Bob and His Library (Third Edition)' is Dick B.
- Q: What type of literature is discussed in the book? A: The book discusses a wide range of literature including Bible texts, psychology, devotionals, and writings from influential figures like William James and Carl Jung.
- Q: Is this book suitable for people in recovery? A: Yes, the book is particularly valuable for those in the recovery movement, as it provides insights into the books that influenced the founding principles of A.A.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 151 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Dr. Bob and His Library' is a paperback.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This third edition was published on May 15, 1998.
- Q: Does the book include any features or illustrations? A: The product details do not mention any illustrations or additional features beyond the text.
- Q: Where can I find more information about the books mentioned in the text? A: The book categorizes and lists various books that were important to Dr. Bob, providing a resource for readers interested in early A.A. literature.