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“Clarence Henry Snyder: Founder of A.A. in Cleveland, Ohio” by Dick B.

“A.A.’s Clarence Henry Snyder: Founder of A.A. in Cleveland, Ohio” Clarence, Clarence’s Wife Grace, His Sponsor Dr. Bob, the Early Cleveland A.A. Story, Writings, and Retreats By Dick B. © 2013 Anonymous. All rights reserved [Lightly edited by Ken B., M.A. (Dick B.’s son); © 2021 Anonymous. All rights reserved] [The article above may be… Continue reading “Clarence Henry Snyder: Founder of A.A. in Cleveland, Ohio” by Dick B.

Notes on “The Akron Big Book, pt. 1” PDF By Ken B.

Aloha! Dick B.’s son, Ken B., M.A., here. Leave it to Yitzy to post in the “AA History Lovers” FB Group a 35-page document titled “The Akron Big Book pt. 1” in PDF format and ask if “[a]nyone know the story behind this?” If I remember correctly, there was a thread in the “AA History… Continue reading Notes on “The Akron Big Book, pt. 1” PDF By Ken B.

“Is Alcoholics Anonymous Effective? A.A. Success Rates to Consider” by Dick B. (2008; lightly edited by Ken B., 2021)

“Is Alcoholics Anonymous Effective? A.A. Success Rates to Consider” By Dick B. Copyright 2008 Anonymous. All rights reserved. [Lightly edited by Dick B.’s son, Ken B., M.A., so that this important article could again be available on the Internet after the “disappearance” of the DickB dot com A.A. History “authority site” from the Internet about… Continue reading “Is Alcoholics Anonymous Effective? A.A. Success Rates to Consider” by Dick B. (2008; lightly edited by Ken B., 2021)

Aloha! I’m Dick B.’s son, Ken B., M.A.

Bio for Dick B., JD,CDAAC, and Ken B., M.A. At Stanford Law School, Dick B. began to become addicted to prescription sleeping pills. Many years later, he also became an alcoholic. After more than 30 years as a lawyer, Dick’s law practice crashed around the end of 1985; and he joined A.A. on April 21,… Continue reading Aloha! I’m Dick B.’s son, Ken B., M.A.