FOREWORD TO THE SECOND EDITION

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Sixteen years have elapsed between our first printing of this book and the presentation in 1955 of our second edition. In that brief space, Alcoholics Anonymous has mushroomed into nearly 6,000 groups whose membership is far above 150,000 recovered alcoholics. Groups are to be found in each of the United States and all of the provinces of Canada. A.A. has flourishing communities in the British Isles, the Scandinavian countries, South Africa, South America, Mexico, Alaska, Australia and Hawaii. All told, promising beginnings have been made in some 50 foreign countries and U. S. possessions. Some are just now taking shape in Asia. Many of our friends encourage us by saying that this is but a beginning, only the augury of a much larger future ahead.

Kira's Comment:

Even today with all my experience in conversations, and playing the telephone  game for over 30 years. I'm still amazed at how this simple conversation about not drinking anymore flourished around the globe one city at a time. 

I've been to meetings with as few as 2 people and meetings with over 100 people. Meetings in Canada and the US, more to come in the future!

Join us for a discussion on this paragraph! Please do your best to keep our share focused on the solution as it pertains to living a sober life using the tools found in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.  If you have significant life problems, or situations that you would like advice on it may be best to seek private support from persons you know directly.