Jim B. is the author of “Vicious Cycle” in the Big Book, and one of the original members of the fellowship. From Wikipedia: “James B. (known as “Jim B.” or “Jimmy B.”, March 23, 1898 — September 8, 1974) was one of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) founding members. He was among the first ten members of AA on the East Coast, and was responsible for starting Alcoholics Anonymous in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Later in life, he and Rosa, his wife, moved to San Diego, California and was instrumental in the growth of AA there. His most crucial contribution at the founding of AA came from his atheism—or as he later termed it, his “militant agnosticism.” He argued strongly with the early group in New York that it needed to tone down what he called the “God bit”. This resulted in the much more inclusive “Higher Power” and “God as we understand him” concepts that are now so closely associated with Alcoholics Anonymous. This compromise was crucial—without it, AA would probably not have survived at all, much less have reached the number of people it has worldwide today. Jim B.’s contribution to Alcoholics Anonymous is considered second only to that of AA’s two co-founders, Bill W. and Dr Bob.” ———————————————————————————– From the book Alcoholics Anonymous: “In spite of the great increase in the size and span of this Fellowship, at its core it remains simple and personal. Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery begins when one …
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