Why Early A.A. Succeeded

Early AAs studied the Bible, took their basic recovery ideas from the Bible, and stressed reading it. They called it "the Good Book." The Good Book was read at the beginning of almost every pioneer meeting. It was read at the Quiet Times held each morning at the home of Dr. Bob and Anne Smith for AAs and their families. It was the subject of almost every book, article, and devotional they used in their own Quiet Times. Bill W. later wrote Rev. Sam Shoemaker that he would like to see Bible s...