Bill W.'s Last Drink and the Birth of Alcoholics Anonymous
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From Prosperity to Recovery
This chapter chronicles the life of a once-thriving Wall Street entrepreneur during the Roaring Twenties whose journey descends into the chaos of alcoholism following the market crash of 1929. It highlights key moments of transformation, focusing on his experiences at Towns Hospital and the groundbreaking views of Dr. William Silkworth on addiction. The narrative culminates in a profound mystical experience that catalyzes his path to recovery and involvement with the Oxford Group.
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