Bill Wilson was the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (1895–1971), the treatment program which has helped millions of people recover from a disease long stigmatized and regarded as irreversible. Lois Wilson was Bill’s wife, was the founder of Al-Anon, a support group for the friends and family of alcoholics. Very rare signed book: Living with an Alcoholic, with the Help of Al-Anon. Later printing. NY: Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters Inc., 1964. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 139 pages. Signed on the first free end page, “From Lois B. Wilson, all good wishes,” and “Yours, Bill.” In fine condition. The dustjacket shows light toning, edge wear, small separations, and and moderate sunning and creasing to the spine. Unusual in the fact the Lois signed her full name. Like her husband, she generally only used her full name if the person was not a member of the respective fellowship. With Bill Wilson, signing first name only, one could reason that this book belonged to an A. A. member, and not an Al-Anon member. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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