Bill W. by Robert Thomsen - First Printing 1975 - ODJ

Bill W. The Biography of Alcoholics Anonymous Co-Founder Bill Wilson by Robert Thomsen First Printing · 1975 With Original Dust Jacket This is a First Printing (1975) of Bill W., Robert Thomsen’s landmark biography of Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Published shortly after Bill W.’s death in 1971, this book was one of the first full-length, independent biographies devoted entirely to his life and legacy. Thomsen, a respected journalist and author, was granted unusual access to AA members, archives, and personal recollections, allowing him to present a detailed and human portrait of Bill Wilson—his struggles, spiritual awakening, and the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous. Historical Significance Bill W. occupies an important place in AA literature as one of the earliest major biographies of Bill Wilson, written close enough to AA’s founding era to include firsthand accounts, explores both the public and private sides of Bill W.’s life, and helped shape later historical and biographical treatments of AA’s origins. For many readers and collectors, this book marked the first time Bill W.’s story was told in a broader narrative form beyond AA-published materials. Book Details Title: Bill W. Author: Robert Thomsen Publisher: Harper & Row Publication Date: 1975 Edition: First Printing Binding: Hardcover Dust Jacket: Original, present Condition Book: Good condition overall. Wear and fading consistent with age. There is a handwritten number on front the front end page. No other writing, highlighting, or markings. Binding firm and pages clean. Dust Jacket: Original dust jacket present. Light general wear. Please review all photos carefully to assess exact condition. Collector Notes First printings of Bill W. with the original dust jacket are increasingly scarce, particularly in solid, honest condition. This copy offers an excellent balance of collectibility and readability and remains a key volume for anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous history or Bill Wilson’s life. A foundational biography for AA historians, collectors, and students of recovery history.