The Purpose of PRAASA Please join us for the 2019 Pacific Region Alcoholics Anonymous Service Assembly Hosted by Mid Southern California Area 9 in Irvine, CA Develop greater unity among the members, groups, and areas of the Pacific Region Encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences Provide an opportunity for members to discuss pertinent aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous Foster the […]
The Angry Atheist Who Made AA Great – Jim B., often wrongly overlooked, fought Bill W. to a draw over the original wording of the 12 Steps. “God” got qualified and tolerance got added. Without this nonbeliever, AA would never have thrived.
Recently the subject of how the ‘Big Book’ got its name came up. So, for this months offering here is a little bit of ‘Big Book’ history. Why We Call It The Big Book” A printer in Cornwall, NY, named Edward Blackwell, had been highly recommended to Bill Wilson. Blackwell was the President of Cornwall Press. So Bill and Hank […]