Dick B. A.A. History Books — 45 Published Titles, 31 in One Complete Reference Set

Dick B., J.D., CDAAC (1925–2015) was the most prolific researcher of early Alcoholics Anonymous history in the world. Over 25 years he produced 45 published titles documenting the Biblical and Christian roots of A.A. — more than any other author in the field.

Who Was Dick B.?

Dick B. was a Stanford Law Review Case Editor who became sober in A.A. on April 21, 1986. Recognized as the “unofficial historian of Alcoholics Anonymous,” he devoted the final 25 years of his life to forensic research into the Biblical and Christian roots of early A.A. — producing 1,750+ published articles, 200+ audio talks, and 45 books covering every dimension of early A.A. history.

The 31-Volume Dick B. A.A. History Reference Set

The centerpiece of Dick B.’s scholarly legacy is the 31-volume Dick B. A.A. History Reference Set — the most comprehensive institutional collection of his core research, available exclusively through DickBonRecovery.com.

The Reference Set covers: the Oxford Group and early A.A.; Dr. Bob and the Akron Genesis of A.A.; the Bible’s role in early A.A.; Samuel Shoemaker’s influence; the role of Henrietta Seiberling; A.A.’s co-founder Bill W. and early New York A.A.; and much more across 31 distinct scholarly volumes.

Why the Complete Set — Not Individual Titles?

Individual Dick B. titles are available on Amazon. But the 31-volume Reference Set is the only way to obtain this extensive core research library in a single acquisition — at $297 with free U.S. shipping, compared to $700+ if purchased individually. For program directors, pastors, chaplains, and seminary libraries, the Set is the single institutional acquisition that covers the full historical record.

Used by Christian Recovery Leaders Across America

Dick B.’s research is used by Christian addiction treatment program directors, pastors and church-based recovery ministry leaders, prison chaplains, seminary faculty, and A.A./N.A. sponsors who want to understand the original Biblical roots of the program.

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