JIM and ROSA BURWELL of San Diego, CA Both Speaking at the Same Event at San Diego,CA ~ August 15,1974 __His sobriety date is June 15,1938.__The AUTHOR of a BIG BOOK STORY(THE VICIOUS CYCLE) he is fully qualified to give an oral history of AA and the book ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS which is what he does (in Part) on this CD. As his own story is intertwined with that of early AA in New York with Bill Wilson.__Jim Burwell Founded the First AA Groups in Washington DC and Philadelphia,PA. __See Detail For More Info__

Jim Burwell of San Diego, CA __Tells His Recovery Story and Talks About the Writing and Publishing of the Big Book __JIM BURWELL ~ Early NY AA Jim was the agnostic who insisted that "as we understood him" be included following the word God in the steps. __He is also the person "we shall call Ed" in the 12 and 12s section on the Third Tradition(p.143-145 Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions). __Jim was present at the Rockefeller dinner and many other events in the earliest history of AA.His sobriety date is June 15,1938. __Jim talks about the earliest days of A A, the writing of the Big Book the Gabriel Heater radio broadcast and the Rockefeller dinner. 15 Tracks

His sobriety date is June 15,1938. __JIM is the author of big book story THE VICIOUS CYCLE (page 238 3rd Edition). __Jim is known for his agnosticism. He is famous for insisting that the words "God as we understood him" be included in step three. __He is written about in the twelve and twelve in the traditions section. He is "ED" in the discussion of tradition three. __He originated the idea of using the A A group as ones higher power. He had over 25 years sobriety and passed away in sobriety. __He was one of the earliest AA Members. __He Helped Pioneer AA in Philadelphia, and Washington DC. __A truly great CD

MARTY MANN ~ at LOUISVILLE,KY 14th KENTUCKY STATE CONFERENCE ~ FEBRUARY 1,1966 ~ FIRST WOMAN IN AA ~ FOUNDER NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM ~!~See Detail For Complete Description Of This Very Historical Talk ~!~

at Little Rock, Arkansas August 1, 1965 ~ TALKS ABOUT ALCOHOLISM AND TELLS HER STORY __MARTY MANN was a very early AA member generally acknowledged as the first woman to achieve lasting sobriety in AA. __She was one of the founders of the AA GRAPEVIVE and wrote the Big Book Story WOMEN SUFFER TOO. __She founded the National Council on Alcoholism and was instrumental in changing our societies attitudes and opinions about Alcoholism and Alcoholics. __In this recording she talks about her life as an active alcoholic. How in the beginning "ALCOHOL WAS MAGIC FOR ME", but when about 27 years of age she began to suffer from blackouts and to lose friends due to drinking. __How she sought "cures" etc. __How she was introduced to AA by Dr.Harry Tiebout and attended meetings at Bill Wilson's home at 82 Clinton St Brooklyn. __She tells the story of her hitting bottom under Dr Tiebout's care and her experiences as an early AA. __About getting a multi-lith copy of the original manuscript, her friend Grennie, and going to her first meeting(at Bill and Lois Wilson's Brooklyn,NY home). __An Excellent talk by this remarkable woman.

Marty Mann ~ Beverly McGowan ~ Recording 1- MARTY MANN 1965 TORONTO ~ This is Marty's talk at the conventions Big Meeting. ~ She Tells her story, Talks about Alcoholism and Alcoholics Anonymous. ~ Recording 2-BEVERLY McGOWAN 1971 Cleveland, Ohio ~ Beverly is a New York City area AA member who was a member of the Manhattan Group and attended meetings when Bill Wilson was still alive. ~ She tells the horror story of her drinking with a very strong Brooklyn accent. ~ Her recovery was as rewarding and miraculous as her drinking was horrendous. ~ Very well told AA Recovery message. I'm not sure of the event but she was invited to it as the feature speaker and did a great job. Remarkable message. ~ Both of these recordings were made from a 1970s era Reel to Reel tape made by an Ohio Area taper. Good Sound Quality

Marty's First Husband was an Alcoholic and in this recording she speaks as the former wife of an active alcoholic.__The effects of her husbands alcoholism on their marriage, and her.__She also as an Alcoholism Educator addresses the issues facing the families of alcoholics and how their problems can be addressed by the community__at 1971 Alanon World Service Convention New York, NY

A Talk About The Work of The National Council On Alcoholism by Marty Mann at St Louis, MO NCA Chapter Meeting March 22, 1972

Marty Mann ~ Founder on National Council on Alcoholism ~ First Woman Member of Alcoholics Anonymous ~ Author of Big Book Story WOMEN SUFFER TOO ~ Talks About the N.C.A. and Alcoholism ~ at Hobbs, New Mexico ~ February 1, 1964 ~ She starts by talking about her own Alcoholism and Recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous. ~ She then talks about Alcoholism; what is known about it and what can be done about it. ~ She talks about the National Council on Alcoholism. ~ This talk was at an event set up to organize an NCA chapter in the Hobbs, New Mexico area. ~ It was attended by local AA and Alanon members. Besides them there were Community leaders, Doctors and members of the Clergy. ~ Sound Quality of this CD is Excellent. ~ A very good overall recording of Marty Mann at the height of her career with the N.C.A. ~ An Example of AA at work in our society changing social attitudes toward the Alcoholic from weak criminal to sick but treatable.