The Life of Bill Wilson

Bill Wilson or Bill W., as he was most commonly known, was the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, a fellowship of support groups dedicated to helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and live in and with the freedom of recovery. Bill W.’s life, experience and teachings have been great inspiration and comfort to many seeking the hand of recovery. Read more about Bill W. and his contributions to creating a life for many of us without drugs or alcohol.

All articles are written by Fr. Bill Wigmore.

• Part I: The Seeds of Addiction
• Part 2: The Short Ride Up and the Long Journey Down
• Part 3: The Spiritual Awakening That Started It All
• Part 4: The Crucible: Finding the Formula for Sobriety
• Part 5: Akron, Ohio: Birthplace of AA
• Part 6: Leaving Home
• Part 7: Writing It All Down in a Great Big Book
• Part 8: The Lean Years 1939-1941
• Part 9: The Great Depression 1940-1954
• Part 10: The Spiritual Journey 1895 - 1934
• Part 11: The Spiritual Journey 1935 – 1971
• Part 12: A Christmas Card from Bill