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James H. Q+A
(DVD)

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 Questions and Answers About the Spiritual Roots and Early Days of Alcoholics Anonymous

“One of the most important historical documentaries about the “original” A.A. program ever recorded.”

James H. (100 years old and 71 years sober tells his story about early A.A. During this 80 minute DVD, recorded on April 12 & 13, 2005, James (recovered alcoholic) describes his drinking career, his recovery beginning on Dec 12, 1934 (one day after Bill W.) how he met and attended meetings with Bill in the 1930's, the original program of recovery, and how he carries the A.A. message today. This is an insightful look into the program that produced a 50-75% recovery rate during A.A.'s formative years.

Order the DVD now! only $29.95 plus S/H
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Following is a breakdown of the format used:

Chapter 1: Recovered Alcoholic

  1. Introduction

  2. Wilson House 1996-James H. And Wally P.

  3. Original A.A. Program vs. A.A. Today

Chapter 2: Drinking Career

  1. Dandelion Wine

  2. Prohibition

  3. The Bootlegger

  4. Final Days of Drinking

Chapter 3: Meeting the Oxford Group

  1. Taking the Four Steps–Surrender, Sharing, Restitution and Guidance

  2. Surrender

  3. Sharing, Restitution and Guidance

  4. Restitution–Extension Cords

  5. Restitution–Jumper on Electric Meter

  6. Restitution–Wife

Chapter 4: The Oxford Group Program

  1. Four Standards, Two-Way Prayer, and Restitution

  2. Honesty, Purity, Unselfishness and Love

  3. Oxford Group Meetings

  4. Sam Shoemaker

  5. John Batterson–“How to Listen to God” Pamphlet.

  6. Living on Faith and Prayer

  7. Contributions

  8. Mackinac Island–1940's

  9. The 5 C’s of Life-Changing

Chapter 5: A.A. Co-Founders–Bill W. And Dr. Bob

  1. Dr. Bob and the Akron Group

  2. Meeting Bill W.

  3. Bill W. And Frank Buchman–1937

  4. Bill Leaves the Oxford Group

  5. Some Oxford Group Concepts That Were Carried into A.A.

Chapter 6: Carrying the Message Today

  1. Importance of the Original Program

  2. Overcoming our Addictions

  3. Getting to Know God

  4. The Family Afterward

  5. “Quiet Time” with the Family

  6. For Those New in Recovery

Chapter 7: A Vision for You

  1. Words of Wisdom

  2. The Challenge–Will You be That Person

James H. (100 years old and 71 years sober) tells his story about early A.A. During this 80 minute DVD, recorded on April 12 & 13, 2005, James (recovered alcoholic) describes his drinking career, his recovery beginning on Dec 12, 1934 (one day after Bill W.) how he met and attended meetings with Bill in the 1930's, the original program of recovery, and how he carries the A.A. message today. This is an insightful look into the program that produced a 50-75% recovery rate during A.A.'s formative years.

Order the DVD now! only $29.95 plus S/H


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