Chapter: Bill's Story

From Alcoholics Anonymous — Original 1939 Edition by Wilson, Bill & Smith, Dr. Bob
Bill Wilson's personal narrative of his rise on Wall Street, descent into alcoholism, hospitalization, spiritual experience, and the visit from Ebby T. that began his recovery — the prototype AA story and template for sharing.
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Entire chapter — Bill's personal story

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Ebby's visit — 'Why don't you choose your own conception of God?'

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Hot flash spiritual experience at Towns Hospital

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Working with others — meeting Dr. Bob and the founding seed

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Wall Street years and the early drinking pattern

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