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members & Writings of: Bob S.
On
Cultivating Tolerance -"During nine
years in AA, I have observed that those who follow
the Alcoholics Anonymous program with the greatest
earnestness and zeal not only maintain sobriety but
often acquire finer characteristics and attitudes
as well." -Dr.
Bob (July 1944)
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The
Fundamentals-In Retrospect -"So
with the question of anonymity. If we have a banner,
that word, speaking of the surrender of the individual
- the ego - is emblazoned on it. Let us dwell thoughtfully
on its full meaning and learn thereby to remain humble,
modest, and ever conscious that we are eternally under
divine direction." -Dr. Bob S. (September 1948)
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Dr.
Bob's Last Major Talk -"Although
a good many of you have heard or have read about the
inception of A.A., probably there are some who haven't.
From that brief story, there are things to be learned.
So, even at the risk of repetition, I would like to
relate exactly what did happen in those early days."
-Dr. Bob (December 1948)
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Dr
Bob's farewell talk -From Dr. Bob's brief
remarks on Sunday, July 30, 1950, at the First International
A.A. Convention, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr.
Bob - His Only Monument Is a Plaque,
but the Thousands He Helped Rescue From Alcoholism
Will Never Forget Him. (March 1951)
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Memorial
Service for Dr. Bob -A meeting was held
at the 24th Street Club House in memory of Dr. Bob.
A recording of Dr. Bob’s last talk was played and
a portrait of Dr. Bob was unveiled. Bill W. then addressed
the meeting. (November 1952)
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Robert
H. S., M.D. -A Brief biogrophy, his
story, "The
Doctor's Nightmare" in 1st edition, retitled
in the 2nd edition, "Doctor
Bob's Nightmare" is in all four
Big Book editions.
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