Anne Smith's Journal 1933-1939: A.A.'s Principles of Success

Very pleased and satisfied

Dr. Bob's wife Ann, with Lois and Bill W. gave the beginning of today's Program. A profound, wonderful book that inspires and provides a continual text of spiritual discipline. Check out Dick B web site and his son is helpful.

I enjoyed this book a lot more than Dr. Bob's Library. It gave me the understanding of how important Quiet Time and morning devotion time were for the early A.A. members. It gave me a clearer understanding of Anne's dedication to the Oxford program of recovery. I can almost see Anne, Dr. Bob and Bill W. gathered around the kitchen table praying and reading scripture every day.

Great read. Humble lady, but she was very spiritual.Early AAers and their wives were helped tremendously by Anne S, as was he husband Dr Bob S. and Bill W. and his wife Lois W.I have been sober many years and this book brought new insights into my own recovery and how to work with other suffering alkies.

So happy to recieve this inspiring book. Glad you had it. Thank you. You never disappoint me. M Baker

The late Dick B. and I are at opposite ends of AA's range of spirituality, but I respect his research and his fondness for AA. Anne's Smith's Journal reflects her deeply held Christianity, and somewhat bemoans AA's general detachment from its Christian roots. Christian members will like this better than heathens.bob kAuthor - KEY PLAYERS IN AA HISTORY

For those who might share interest, this book sheds light on the early years of AA's transition from The Oxford Group into a world wide spiritual movement of its own.

Great book donated it to a recovery group