A Vision For You 164:1-3
Final paragraph: 'Abandon yourself to God as you understand God... May God bless you and keep you—until then.' Includes 'trudge the Road of Happy Destiny.'
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From Alcoholics Anonymous — 1955 Second Edition by Wilson, Bill & Smith, Dr. Bob
The closing chapter of the Big Book's main text, which describes the fellowship and new life available to recovered alcoholics, recounts the early growth of AA in Akron and New York, and ends with the famous benediction to 'trudge the Road of Happy Destiny.'
A Vision For You 152:1-3
Opening of the chapter describing the 'cycle of fear, isolation, despair, and bewilderment' the alcoholic faces, and the promise of a way out.
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A Vision For You 154:1-3
Bill's account of being alone in Akron, pacing the hotel lobby, fearing he would drink—leading to the call that connected him with Dr. Bob.
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Description of AA meetings: 'You will see scores of men and women' gathered, with the spirit of fellowship and recovery.
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The vision of the alcoholic finding 'a new life' and the description of homes where 'wives and children' have been restored.
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'Among us you will find no racial, social, political, or religious distinctions'—the universality of the fellowship.
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Invitation to the newcomer: 'You will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny.'
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The story of AA's beginning between Bill W. and Dr. Bob and the first recovered alcoholics in Akron.
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Description of an early Akron group and the spiritual experiences shared among them.
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