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In Writing the Big Book, William H. Schaberg presents an exciting, research-driven narrative of the history of the book, Alcoholic Anonymous, and the formative years of A.A. Granted extensive access to the group's archives along with several other sources, the author reveals the early Fellowship's conflicts and personalities, successes and failures, and dispels many of the myths found in such canonical texts as Dr. Bob and the Good Old Timers, Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age, and A Brief History of the Big Book.
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- Annie Armstrong
- 12-25-19
This is a TEXT BOOK. Be aware!
This book is a TEXT BOOK, and not an easy read. If not for the narrator’s really pleasant voice it would have been really tough to get through it, because I’m just not the textbook type and personally prefer books with a faster pace (even when the content is so important, like in this book!) If you can handle reading complex medical textbooks and research manuals front to back, this will be no problem. There are a lot of really dense footnotes about things that were just too much detail for me and constantly pulled me out of the story. Again: I’m just not the textbook type.
That said, I am blown away by the care and effort and time the author put into researching and putting together this incredibly meaningful and relevant history, and for that reason I did not give up and listened to this audiobook all the way through. I am very grateful for his effort and care. Thank you. I learned some amazing new things about AA’s history and my perspective will never be the same, in a great way.
And again, thank you for the excellent narration, as well.
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- Shane OMailey
- 11-19-21
Brilliant research and Fascinating information
Bill Wilson was a good man, & a great writer. And, he & his friends lived fascinating lives. They were religious evangelists, who preached a simplistic form of monotheism. To this day, millions of people, throughout the 🌎, follow their beliefs, & it makes them happy. If anyone, is interested in AA, to any extent, then they will definitely enjoy this 📖 📕 📘 📗 📓 📚.
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- Ray G.
- 02-04-20
New (real) History
This is a well researched historical book. It's sure to ruffle more than a few feathers. A lot of misinformation passed down over the years is mainly because very few ever researched the information such as Schaberg has. They just took it as being true and never questioned much of anything when it came to Bill or Dr. Bob. The absolute truth will never be known so what we are left with is what was more likely rather than less likely. This is the "more likely". The author kept well within the bounds of the title leaving out any of the other questionable dealings going on at the time or as a result of the book. Thus the 5 stars for the Story.
Having a female be the voice of Bill and Bob is at the very least a major distraction if not a slight. Imagine a male narrator for HRC's book! They might want to redo this one.
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-07-21
A must listen about early AA
Detailed information, great narrator, fascinating subject.
In my almost 11 years of sobriety, I've read the big book from cover to cover at least 2 dozen times. I was intensely curious about how it was written and how early AA evolved from the Oxford group, and this book was a thorough treatment of that topic.
My opinion on the big book has vacillated from it being perfect, to being terribly flawed, finally settling on it being an inspired work, heavily edited, full of parables - but ultimately Bill Wilson's best effort that has endured for 80 years and nearly 40 million copies.
The book is 37+ hours, and took me a month to finish, but it doesn't pretend to be anything other than an exhaustive chronicle of every available document from late 1934 through spring of 1939, as well as significant original text that was ultimately edited and discarded. It's an incredible glimpse into human nature, motivation, and consensus building that is very objective without being unnecessarily critical of some very flawed human beings and how they transformed the world.
Ultimately, after finishing this audiobook, I'm in even greater awe of Bill and those pioneering AAs because the concept, idea, and book succeeded IN SPITE of their human shortcomings. I think that proves a power greater than themselves was involved.
This book is not for everybody, but for me it was well worth the time to listen to it all.
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- Tueddii
- 04-09-21
Outstanding ACCURATE presentation of how the 1st edition of the AA Big Book came in to being!
Having been around now with a couple of days of sobriety under my belt and having read just about every other Conference approved literature, I am fascinated with these facts and how they don’t necessarily jive with what most of us think happened. In no way whatsoever does this exhaustive review take anything away from the program of action. It is just a very interesting presentation of the facts as they actually occurred.
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- tek-nique
- 06-12-22
May have new insights, but dull ,I didnt get any.
Clearly based on research, includes lots or trival to show it, not that interesting
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- Dominic B.
- 05-22-22
Deeply informative!
What an amazing history of the writing of one of the most important books ever written. Incredibly in depth, I am so happy to have listened to this, I think if a lot of members of AA only knew the amount of work that went into this and also the discussions and debates about the religious aspect people would understand how hard it was to write this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-11-22
An amazing historical literary book.
Shaberg’s writing style was great. I’m an art historian and a recovering alcoholic. I don’t know if that may have helped me with my total praise and enjoyment for the book. I read and listened to the book at the same time. Most of the time I would listen during my drive to and from work and read what I had listened to the day before. Soudek’s narration of the book at was perfect. She picked up on, and performed perfectly, Shaberg’s subtle humorous and sarcastic writing style. I loved it! It answered many questions and rumors I had about AA. Although, It also created many more questions. Bill Wilson was an amazing man in the book, however Hank Parkhurst was the unsung hero of the book. His life was an eye opener and very sad. Schaberg brings to life the many unknown people who really truly deserve to be remembered. If your a student of AA, like I am, it’s a must read. It’s a tough book, but like the real Big Book it’s a great book.
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- Aok
- 01-13-22
Annoying voice
I like the story and most of it i had not heard before even though I have been a member for a long time. It is annoying to have a person mimicking Bill’s voice (or other males) just have a male read it.
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- Tom H.
- 07-13-21
BORING!
Reader sounds like she's straining to poop when doing male parts.
Annoying book.
Not necessary.
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- Alan Jobling
- 12-06-21
A must for anyone interested in AA Big Book histor
Having studied the BB for many years. This was high on my history research into how the book came about and has become THE source of recovery for so many.
Full of in depth facts, that do sometimes go against what I thought I knew. Yes its quite lengthy but I highly recommend for any AA enthusiasts.
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- Client Kindle
- 06-16-20
Excellent academic work
Incredibly well documented, for the serious student of early AA history who wishes to dig deeper than the creation myth offered by AA literature.
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a recommend read
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By: Tracy Kidder, and others
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The Miracle Habits
- The Secret of Turning Your Moments into Miracles
- By: Mitch Horowitz
- Narrated by: Mitch Horowitz
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Mitch Horowitz, "a cross between Aleister Crowley and Alan Watts" (Duncan Trussell), delivers this generation's most literate and liberating self-help book in The Miracle Habits. Mitch shows how to foster a life of revolutionary self-direction through 13 "Miracle Habits" - radical but workable commitments that allow you to "Spend for Power" (Habit 8), "Get Away from Cruel People" (Habit 6), "Rule in Hell" (Habit 13), and produce fortuitous events surpassing all expectation in career, creativity, relationships, charisma, and self-respect.
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The Miracle Club 2.0
- By Amber on 12-05-20
By: Mitch Horowitz
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Writing the Novel from Plot to Print to Pixel
- Expanded and Updated!
- By: Lawrence Block
- Narrated by: Mike Dennis
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlike many advice-givers, Block doesn't tell you what book to write, or the one and only way to write it. He holds that every novel is different, and so is every novelist; his aim is to give you the tools to enable you to find your own way.
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from writer to author...
- By peachfront on 08-19-19
By: Lawrence Block
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How to Publish Book on Amazon 2.0
- How to Successfully Write, Publish, and Promote Your Book: Learn to Promote Your Book. Maximize Your Royalties, and Rapidly Build a Successful Back-End Business
- By: Dan Breton
- Narrated by: Roger Baker
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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As an author, publishing your book can be a daunting task. There are so many different things to learn about, and whether you want to self-publish or secure a traditional publisher, having a knowledge of the fine details is essential for kickstarting your author career. This brilliant and comprehensive guide breaks down the fundamentals of publishing, revealing how you can face the psychological battle of writing and cultivate the desire to succeed.
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Incredibly Helpful Book
- By Owen Barnett on 11-01-20
By: Dan Breton
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Telling Lies for Fun and Profit
- A Manual for Fiction Writers
- By: Lawrence Block
- Narrated by: Lawrence Block
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Lawrence Block is a best-selling author of popular mystery fiction. With over 30 of his works in print, he is as prolific as he is skilled. This collection of essays and articlesfrom his Writer’s Digest columns has been in print for over 20 years. Here he provides invaluable advice to the aspiring writer and the established author. Featuring a witty and honest narration from the author himself, Block presents an illuminating look into the world of the professional writer.
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inspirational
- By Victoria Evangelina on 02-27-13
By: Lawrence Block
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I, Asimov
- A Memoir
- By: Isaac Asimov
- Narrated by: Jon Lindstrom
- Length: 24 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Arguably the greatest science fiction writer who ever lived, Isaac Asimov also possessed one of the most brilliant and original minds of our time. His accessible style and far-reaching interests in subjects ranging from science to humor to history earned him the nickname "the Great Explainer". I. Asimov is his personal story - vivid, open, and honest - as only Asimov himself could tell it.
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This great book is now an unabridged release!
- By NM on 12-16-20
By: Isaac Asimov
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Good Prose
- The Art of Nonfiction
- By: Tracy Kidder, Richard Todd
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Good Prose is an inspiring book about writing - about the creation of good prose - and the record of a warm and productive literary friendship. The story begins in 1973, in the offices of the Atlantic Monthly, in Boston, where a young freelance writer named Tracy Kidder came looking for an assignment. Richard Todd was the editor who encouraged him, and from that article grew a lifelong association. Before long, Kidder's The Soul of a New Machine, the first book the two worked on together, had won the Pulitzer Prize.
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a recommend read
- By Mr. on 02-20-22
By: Tracy Kidder, and others
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The Miracle Habits
- The Secret of Turning Your Moments into Miracles
- By: Mitch Horowitz
- Narrated by: Mitch Horowitz
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Mitch Horowitz, "a cross between Aleister Crowley and Alan Watts" (Duncan Trussell), delivers this generation's most literate and liberating self-help book in The Miracle Habits. Mitch shows how to foster a life of revolutionary self-direction through 13 "Miracle Habits" - radical but workable commitments that allow you to "Spend for Power" (Habit 8), "Get Away from Cruel People" (Habit 6), "Rule in Hell" (Habit 13), and produce fortuitous events surpassing all expectation in career, creativity, relationships, charisma, and self-respect.
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The Miracle Club 2.0
- By Amber on 12-05-20
By: Mitch Horowitz
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How Do I Become an Author
- Practical Guide on How to Become an Author: The Beginner's Guide to Taking the First Steps Into the World of Writing
- By: Robert Flemingson
- Narrated by: Blake Williams
- Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover finally how to become a successful author thanks to the techniques that have allowed the most famous authors to create their first best sellers. They succeeded. Now it's up to you to prove that with the right tools you can succeed in the publishing world. This book takes you through the first steps to understanding the fundamental concepts of writing until you create the right mindset to start working with creativity and create your first book.
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Thanks to author for creation a wonderful audible
- By Tyler Kelly on 02-24-20
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The Book You Were Born to Write
- Everything You Need to (Finally) Get Your Wisdom onto the Page and into the World
- By: Kelly Notaras
- Narrated by: Kelly Notaras
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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A guide to writing a full-length transformational nonfiction book, from an editor with two decades' experience working with authors from all walks of life.
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Succinct and straightforward
- By Omar on 01-01-20
By: Kelly Notaras