A double story episode: The 17th and 18th stories from the Personal Stories section of the first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous published in 1939. The 17th entitled “The Fearful One” and the 18th “Truth Freed Me”. These two short stories appeared only in the first edition of the Big Book, so this may be the first time you hear them. Both stories paint an extraordinary picture of AA in the first few years after Bill W. and Dr. Bob met, well-before the Big Book was written. They recount the critical role of early AA members who carried the message of recovery to suffering alcoholics who wanted to get sober.

Howard L, sober since 1988, presents an inspired reading of this story and encourages listeners to revisit earlier podcast episodes that feature the main chapters of the Big Book. Enjoy listening on our website, BigBookPodcast.com, or download and subscribe to the podcast for free at Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And, if you have a minute, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.