1951 Blue Book of Happiness FIRST EDITION Spiritual Guidance by Father John Doe Ralph Pfau Alcoholics Anonymous AA collector vintage gift

In the early A.A. days, the days of the Alcoholics Anonymous Christian Fellowship that Bill W. and Dr. Bob founded in June of 1935, morning quiet time, the use of daily devotionals, and looking to God for guidance were required. These were the Christian A.A. days. Basic solutions to the problems of A.A. members were drawn from the Bible. And morning quiet time—Bible study, prayer, seeking God’s guidance, discussion, and the use of devotionals—was the tool used to get in touch with God, thank Him, ask Him, and believe Him.

By Father "John Doe," the late Father Ralph Pfau, an immensely popular lecturer and author. He also authored The Golden Books series, treasured booklets that offer thoughtful, positive advice firmly grounded in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. They remain helpful in examining character and in exploring the realm of spirituality.

This book is “old school” A.A. and the days when the Alcoholics Anonymous pioneers spent substantial time each day, not only studying the Bible, but also using Bible devotionals in their quiet times.

The value of this book is not particularly the brief, sprinkled comments here and there but rather the suggestions from the chapter titles of the verses which make plain what God can do for those who seek Him. The little prayer book is a concordance of sorts which enabled AAs to define their problem, find the topical solution, and then study the verses about how to be delivered. (Christians in recovery)

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