Writing the Big Book: The Creation of A.A.
Las Vegas: Central Recovery Press, 2019. Hardcover. Signed by the author on the title page. A comprehensive and fascinating history of the first eighteen months of Alcoholics Anonmous from the time they decided to write a book until the book was finally published. The author, William Schaberg, a scholar and book dealer, spent eleven years researching and writing this definitive history of that period. There are several quotes of praise for the book at the beginning of the volume, including from William L. White, "A stunning achievement. William Schaberg's eloquent storytelling rests upon a foundation of meticulous scholarship." Bound in red cloth with the title in gilt on spine and cover. In a pictorial dust jacket with a red spine and titling in white. In fine condition. Small quarto. 782 pages including index. BOB/041624. Fine / Fine. More