Big Book Study - Post #38
Jim K
Good morning everyone!
Chapter 11 -
"A Vision for You"
begins on page 151.
If you have been following along with the study from the beginning, you have learned much about Bill Wilson's writing style. Let's recount what we've learned for those who have recently joined us.
There are several aspects of Bill's writing style which are pretty consistent throughout the book. First, Bill will make the same point in several different ways. Second, he tries not to repeat the same words over and over. Third, he sums up at the end of each chapter.
It is the third point that is pertinent for our discussion of Chapter 11. This is the final chapter in the main text of the book. We will see how he will "sum up" or recap what has been covered earlier.
The first three pages cover the introduction and the earlier parts of the book, disclosing to the reader what he may find. At the bottom of page 153 and through page 164, Bill recounts the beginnings of AA and gives a very general outline of AA's brief history. Bill doesn't identify the places or people who were instrumental in the beginning, although all of the essentials are there: Towns Hospital, Dr. Silkworth, The Mayflower Hotel, Akron Ohio, Dr. Bob, Bill Dotson (AA #3), Cleveland, New York, etc.
With our next post we will look at some of the high points of the history and look closely at page 164. Then we'll finish up with Dr. Bob's Nightmare and “The Lost Chapter”.
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