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Bill W.'s Last Drink and the Birth of Alcoholics Anonymous

HISTORY This Week

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Bill Wilson's Turning Point

This chapter recounts the critical moment on December 11, 1934, when Bill Wilson decides to seek sobriety, setting him on the path to creating Alcoholics Anonymous. It highlights his storytelling talent, the myths surrounding his life, and the impact of his experiences on others battling addiction.

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