Bill w biography alcoholics anonymous
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Bill W. of Alcoholics Anonymous Dies – 50th Anniversary of Co-Founder’s Death
As Bill W., Mr. Wilson shared what he termed his “experi ence, strength and hope” in hundreds of talks and writings, but in turn—mindful that he himself was “just another guy named Bill who can’t handle booze”—heeded the counsel of fellow alcoholics, and declined a salary for his work in behalf of the fellowship.
Bill w biography alcoholics anonymous
He supported himself, and later his wife, on royalties from four A.A. books — “Alcoholics Anonymous,” “The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions,” “Alcoholics Anony mous Comes of Age” and “The A.A. Way of Life.” In the pro gram’s early years, Mrs.
Wilson worked in a department store to augment the family income.
Over the years, the gaunt, 6‐foot co‐founder’s wavy brown hair turned wispy white, and his step slowed. In 1962 he re tired from active administration of A.A.
affairs and returned to part‐time activity in Wall Street. He continued to speak in New York at dinner