"Bill W. had been a golden boy on Wall Street, enjoying success and power
as a stockbroker, but his promising career had been ruined by
continuous and chronic alcoholism. Now, approaching 39 years of age, he
was learning that his problem was hopeless, progressive, and
irreversible. He had sought medical treatment at Towns Hospital [Charles B. Towns] in
Manhattan, but he was still drinking.
Bill was, at first, unconvinced by Ebby's story of transformation and
the claims of the Oxford Group. But in December 1934, after again
landing in Towns hospital for treatment, Bill underwent a powerful spiritual experience unlike any he had ever known. His depression and
despair were lifted, and he felt free and at peace.
Bill stopped drinking, and worked the rest of his life to bring that
freedom and peace to other alcoholics. The roots of Alcoholics Anonymous
were planted."
(AAWS Inc)
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