Big Book Story Authors

Selected Speakers who have authored their story for inclusion in the Big Book.

AA Pioneers

Dr. Bob’s Last Major Talk in December 1948 in Detroit, MI

Tim - May 11, 2022

Dr. Paul O. from Laguna Niguel, CA – San Diego Spring Roundup 1986

April 7, 2022

Bill W. Speaking in Memphis, TN in 1947

March 15, 2022

Dr. Paul O. from Laguna Niguel, CA – Lake Brownwood Texas Conference – 1/15/1973

March 5, 2022

Archie T – “The Man Who Mastered Fear” – Detroit MI – Sober Date 9-13-1938

December 24, 2021

Archie T (The Man Who Mastered Fear) tells about getting sober in Akron, OH. and his time living with Dr. Bob and Anne. He...

Marty M. speaking in Jacksonville, FL in 1960

December 23, 2021

Marty M., early AA Pioneer and author of the Big Book Story "Women Suffer Too", shares her story at a meeting in Jacksonville, FL...

Jim S. – Author of Big Book Story “Jim’s Story” – Speaking at 1955 AA International Convention in St. Louis

October 16, 2021

This is the recording of Jim S. speaking at 1955 AA International Convention in St. Louis. Jim, from Washington D.C., was a founding member...

David B – Montreal Quebec – Speaking at Eddies Follies in Montreal on Oct 1 1966

October 10, 2021

David B. Story “Gratitude In Action” can be found on the following page of the Big Book (4th Edition page 193). David B is...

Dr Earl M speaking in Odessa TX – June 1956

October 1, 2021

Dr. Paul O. speaking in San Diego in 1986 – “Acceptance Was The Answer”

July 31, 2021

This recording is Dr. Paul O. with his 1986 talk in San Diego. Dr. Paul is the author of the Big Book Story titled...

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