New Light on Alcoholism: God, Sam Shoemaker, and A.A. (2d ed.)
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (566 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1885803273 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 672 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Study the impact of Sam Shoemaker on the early years of AA Sam was a great communicator, an excellent preacher, a talented counselor & respected by all Norman Vincent Peale -- Faith at Work Magazine, Summer, 1999
This book reveals that Bill actually asked Shoemaker to write those steps, but that Shoemaker declined. Louis and Long Beach. W. figures. and his son traveled to the home of one of Shoemaker's daughters to view Sam's personal journal entries about Bill and other early A.A. It shows his towering stature as a life-changer, both in early A.A. Prior to the writing of the first edition of this book, few in or out of A.A. Bill Wilson said that Shoemaker had taught Bill and Bob almost all the subjects enc
"A must read for anyone who wants to know more" according to Kevin kolb. A must read for anyone who wants to know more about AA, than just what you learn in the rooms.. A teacher of the 12 Steps and the Word of God John Hill IV Bill W. called Rev. Shoemaker a co-founder of A.A. He said most of the ideas in the 12 Steps came from Rev. Shoemaker, and he actually asked Shoemaker to write the 12 Steps, but Shoemaker declined, saying they should come from an alcoholic. Shoemaker's books, articles, and talks from beginning to end were about faith, prayer, and the Bible. This book helps to bring the A.