Thanks Jim My earliest Red Book is 48' and have the McElrath book didn't see a mention of fifth step Question was does this practice of no AA member still practiced in the MidWest. On west coast sponsor urged to hear the Fifth Step John
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From: Jim
Sent: May 5, 2020 5:13 AM
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Subject: Re: [AAHistoryLovers] Fifth Step
Hello.
In the days when the Little Red Book was written and edited between 1946 and 1967 (not sure what year edition you are referring to) many changes were made. In 1946 the lack of large numbers of recovered?alcoholics with long-term sobriety probably contributed to this advice to go outside of AA. The BB itself does not suggest someone from AA.
A great book is "The Story Behind The Little Red Book...The Evolution of a Twelve Step Classic" by Damian McElrath is a good book for reference.
jim
I was reading the Coll-Webb Little Red Book tonight for a step study Was it common practice in Akron, Cleveland or Mid West not to do a Fifth Step with a spiritual advisor or sponsor Page 83 states "When the right time arrives, arrange and interview with anyone outside of AA Thanks for any info on this?
