AA Recovery Interviews with Howard L.

Scott's adversities during his 20 years of sobriety seemingly outweigh many adversities he suffered while on his way to AA recovery. Scott emerged from an abusive and traumatic childhood into an adolescence where he found alcohol and music to soothe his anxieties and repressed feelings. By 17, his downhill slide into alcoholism was severe enough to convince his Scott’s newly sober father to join him in AA. Many half-hearted attempts at sobriety peppered Scott’s late teens, until he finally compiled 9 years sober. But a lifestyle filled with non-stop touring, song-writing deadlines, and long days producing his own and others’ music, lead to a sharp drop-off in meetings. Scott relapsed. By the time he finally stepped back into the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, Scott’s alcoholism had depleted him physically, mentally, and spiritually. Fortunately, AA held the solutions Scott desperately needed and he put himself to working the steps with a sponsor and sponsoring other men. As the years passed, Scott enjoyed the gifts and faced the challenges that AA offers. Late into his sobriety, however, Scott faced the biggest threat to his sobriety in the form of metastatic cancer. Determined to not let the “other disease” stop him Scott submitted to multiple surgeries and years of sickening chemotherapy. Slowed, but undeterred by his illness, he dug into his AA program by gathering his fellows into a tight circle of support and by remotely participating in as many as three Zoom AA meetings a day, as well as live attendance his home group when he feels well enough to travel.

Scott’s remarkable story is one of perseverance and faith and is proof positive that active and unceasing participation in AA is the key to a life of personal healing, service to others, and unfailing hope. I believe you’ll find much inspiration in Scott’s words and works. His is a multi-faceted tale sure to please newcomers and old-times, as well as anyone else seeking a solid testimonial that AA recovery really works.

So keep your feet on the footpath, your eyes on the road, and your ears open for many similarities in the next hour as we dive into another fine episode AA Recovery Interviews with my friend and AA brother, Scott S.

If you’ve enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series and my Big Book podcast, have a listen to Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who’ve never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It’s also available as a Kindle book and in Paperbackfrom Amazon if you’d like to read along with the audio.

I also invite you to check out my latest audio book, “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism”. This is the word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, published in 1939. It’s a comfortable, meaningful, and engaging way to listen to the Big Book anytime, anyplace. Have a free listen at Audible, i-Tunes, or Amazon.

[Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA’s 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. I pay all podcast production costs and no one receives financial gain from the show. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA that which has been so freely given to me. -Howard L.]

Doug's story begins with a childhood during which he enjoyed all the opportunities to succeed in life. Unfortunately, a learning disability, combined with a short stature made for an academic struggle in school and a struggle with bullies after school. Feeling left out and disregarded by his peers, Doug found alcohol in his early teens and a new way to cope with life opened up. Hanging with like-minded friends in high school and college, Doug’s drinking escalated, as did the negative consequences of his increasingly frequent binges. In the midst of his functional alcoholism, he managed to sustain marriage and career into his late twenties when the wheels started to come off. Faced with the inevitable misery and pain that accompanies every alcoholic’s demise, life got bad enough that, by age 28, Doug finally put down the drink and came into the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous.

I’ve had the opportunity to attend many meetings with Doug during his 12 years of sobriety and can personally attest to the hard work and commitment he has invested in the Program.  From regular attendance at meetings to a wide variety of service work to continuous commitment to his family and friends, Doug has clearly demonstrated a Program in action. Listeners will surely identify with many parts of his story and glean valuable insights into living a sober life with purpose and integrity.

So please enjoy the next hour and five minutes with my friend and AA brother, Doug W.

If you’ve enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series and my Big Book podcast, have a listen to Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who’ve never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It’s also available as a Kindle book and in Paperbackfrom Amazon if you’d like to read along with the audio.

I also invite you to check out my latest audio book, “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism”. This is the word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, published in 1939. It’s a comfortable, meaningful, and engaging way to listen to the Big Book anytime, anyplace. Have a free listen at Audible, i-Tunes, or Amazon.

[Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA’s 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. I pay all podcast production costs and no one receives financial gain from the show. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA that which has been so freely given to me. -Howard L.]

Dennis got sober in AA in May of 1962 and has enjoyed more than 61 years as a dedicated and enthusiastic member of the Fellowship. At 86, Dennis is actively engaged in all aspects of the program, sharing his depth of experience in the daily meetings he still attends in-person and online. Growing up in a family of coal miners in Manchester, England, Dennis first tried beer at 6 years old and loved it. Living in a environment where drinking was woven into everyday life, he started drinking as an adolescent and working in the coal pits as a teenager. By his late teens and early 20’s, his consumption of beer and hard liquor was already wreaking havoc in his life. Subsequent stints in prison and geographical moves did little to abate the unraveling of his mental, emotional, and physical states. By 25, Dennis had done a lifetime of damage to his mind, body, and spirit. That ominous bottom towards which he’d been digging was beginning to resemble a grave. He finally called AA and attended his first meetings during a time when the fledgling Program was just beginning to take root in the U.K. Since day one in AA, Dennis’ involvement, commitment, and service have touched thousands of lives and, no doubt, saved lives in the process.

With more than six decades of AA recovery, Dennis’ story is rich, colorful, and chock-full of experiences that speak to the ups and downs of living life according to the principals of Alcholics Anonymous. His tale is a rare glimpse of how successfully AA  can work over the long-term. I think you’ll find Dennis’ words to be most enlightening. So listen carefully over the next hour and you’ll hear through Dennis’ thick Manchester accent, how one man’s life can be so profoundly influenced by active involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous. And now, without further ado, I’m pleased to welcome to AA Recovery Interviews my friend and AA brother, Dennis B.

If you’ve enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series and my Big Book podcast, have a listen to Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who’ve never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It’s also available as a Kindle book and in Paperbackfrom Amazon if you’d like to read along with the audio.

I also invite you to check out my latest audio book, “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism”. This is the word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, published in 1939. It’s a comfortable, meaningful, and engaging way to listen to the Big Book anytime, anyplace. Have a free listen at Audible, i-Tunes, or Amazon.

[Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA’s 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. I pay all podcast production costs and no one receives financial gain from the show. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA that which has been so freely given to me. -Howard L.]

Chris' life was ruled by alcoholism until he got sober in AA in 2011. Raised by loving parents, he had a spiritual realization of the universe at age 5 that was cut short at age 9 with the tragic death of his 12-year-old sister. As inconsolable grief upended his family, Chris’ spiritual and religious beliefs were mostly severed while drinking became his respite during his adolescent years. Finding additional solace in music, Chris embarked on a successful career as a musician whose functional alcoholism only accelerated his inevitable plunge to the bottom. Though the well-known frontman for the band in which he played had gotten sober and invited Chris to do the same, Chris refused to admit his own alcoholism. He kept drinking for many years, despite additional tragedies and horrible outcomes. As the disease rapidly drained any regard for his own life, Chris reached the end of a long rope and he finally uttered the three words that have saved countless alcolholics: “God help me”.

Chris’ long journey to the doors of AA culminated in the start of a new life. He gave himself wholeheartedly to the Program and the fellowship, and has stayed sober amidst triumphs and tragedies along the way. His commitment to service work and practicing the principals is unmistakable as he continues his passionate work in the music business. His easy-going demeaner and enthusiasm for sobriety are readily apparent and create a warm, friendly attraction to what Alcoholics Anonymous has to offer.

I believe Chris’ story will touch the hearts of those who listen to his words. So please enjoy the next hour with my friend and AA brother, Chris L.

If you’ve enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series and my Big Book podcast, have a listen to Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who’ve never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It’s also available as a Kindle book and in Paperbackfrom Amazon if you’d like to read along with the audio.

I also invite you to check out my latest audio book, “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism”. This is the word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, published in 1939. It’s a comfortable, meaningful, and engaging way to listen to the Big Book anytime, anyplace. Have a free listen at Audible, i-Tunes, or Amazon.

[Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA’s 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. I pay all podcast production costs and no one receives financial gain from the show. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA that which has been so freely given to me. -Howard L.]

[This is an encore of Episode 41, originally released August 25, 2021]  The original episode is available on this podcast by searching for or scrolling down to Episode 41 on your podcast app or by visiting aarecoveryinterviews.com.

Dan D. showed up in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous at the tender age of 18. His undeniable qualification for the Program was gleaned from a difficult childhood that included divorced parents at age 3, after which a rageful alcoholic became Dan’s stepfather at age 6. From a childhood rife with family dysfunction, fear, and uncertainty, Dan emerged into adolescence where he found alcohol and drugs to sooth the inner-turmoil and emotional pain. Left largely unchecked by his disarrayed family, Dan was free to run the streets as a teenager while his budding alcoholism and drug addiction paved the way to certain ruin. By the time he was an older teen, cocaine had taken over his Dan’s life, and he started stealing from his employer and robbing houses to support his habit. At age 18, he’d stepped over the line by robbing his parents’ home for the umpteenth time Their ultimatum to Dan was either go into treatment or be booted out onto the street. He spent 90 days in treatment followed by an intensive AA program in which he was guided by a thorough sponsor and several old timers into service-oriented sobriety that continues to this day.

But Dan’s story became truly extraordinary in 1994 when, with eight years in AA, he somehow managed to stay sober after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. MS is an incurable and disabling disease that attacks the brain, spinal cord, and the entire central nervous system. After eight years of sobriety, Dan’s prospects with MS were those of certain pain, constant struggle, and debilitation of his entire body. But he has endured MS by utilizing the spiritual tools of the Program with to battle that chronic disease. What amazes me most about Dan is how he has taken his experience fighting MS and put it into practical use in his AA program. Residing in the center of “double A”, as Dan calls it, his service work with newcomers and as a sponsor is incredibly inspiring to anyone seeking sobriety. I’ll let Dan tell you the rest of the story. I’m confident you’ll come away with a new perspective of experience, strength, and hope told from Dan’s unique and inimitable point of view. So listen closely for the many gifts over the next hour served up from my friend and AA brother Dan D.

If you’ve enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series and my Big Book podcast, have a listen to Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who’ve never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It’s also available as a Kindle book and in Paperback from Amazon if you’d like to read along with the audio.

I also invite you to check out my latest audio book, “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism”. This is the word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, published in 1939. It’s a comfortable, meaningful, and engaging way to listen to the Big Book anytime, anyplace. Have a free listen at Audible, i-Tunes, or Amazon.

[Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA’s 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. I pay all podcast production costs and no one receives financial gain from the show. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA that which has been so freely given to me. -Howard L.]

Felice W's journey in AA has greatly inspired other alcoholic women to try our way of life. Growing up as an adopted child whose older brothers made good at home and school life with seemingly little effort. Meanwhile, Felice struggled and was drawn to errant behavior and alcohol use at age 14, after her parents divorced. The escalation of family dysfunction that followed launched Felice into an adolescence in which alcohol, and later drugs, became her main coping tools. She continued to use until she finally got sober in AA at age 26. Her classic “what it was like” story was fraught with increasingly dire consequences until she finally hit a bottom deep enough to convince her to join AA. Though she stayed sober in the ensuing years, Felice still experienced two divorces, as well as other major challenges to her sobriety. But she stayed involved in the Program and AA’s core constituents pulled her through each time. As the years passed and the gifts of the Program continued to materialize, Felice found new meaning and purpose in her life, including her current marriage to a man whose long-term and rock-solid involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous continues to enrich both of their lives.

Felice’s story conveys a strong message of hope for anyone seeking long-term sobriety, whether they’re struggling with life’s challenges or currently basking in the sunlight of the spirit. Her upbeat enthusiasm and unabashed confidence in her own Program adds a good deal of power to Felice’s message. It certainly touched me and I believe it will touch you, too.

So please enjoy the next hour and five minutes of AA Recovery Interviews with my friend and AA sister, Felice W.

If you’ve enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series and my Big Book podcast, have a listen to Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who’ve never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It’s also available as a Kindle book and in Paperbackfrom Amazon if you’d like to read along with the audio.

I also invite you to check out my latest audio book, “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism”. This is the word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, published in 1939. It’s a comfortable, meaningful, and engaging way to listen to the Big Book anytime, anyplace. Have a free listen at Audible, i-Tunes, or Amazon.

[Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA’s 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. I pay all podcast production costs and no one receives financial gain from the show. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA that which has been so freely given to me. -Howard L.]

A standing ovation of nearly 100 men erupted when Myles recently picked up his 40 year chip. To many, this kind of AA milestone seems inconceivable, but the story of his journey is chock-full of similarities with which anyone with any length of sobriety will identify. Raised in a suburban family with a history of alcoholism, Myles’ mother suffered the disease, but never sought help. By the time his parents divorced when Myles was 11, the die had been cast for his future of drinking and using drugs. Amidst the turmoil of his home life, Myles took refuge in the various jobs he worked to make money for the pursuit of what he wanted in life. The solid work-ethic he forged was largely unaffected by his growing dependence on alcohol and drugs. In a perverse way, however, his abilities to earn money and afford more drugs only accelerated his emotional and spiritual slide to the bottom. It was at that point, Myles finally asked for and accepted help. At 22, he landed in an inpatient treatment center, followed by sober living and IOP. AA was the logical and all important next step and thus began his extraordinary journey to long-term sobriety.

Myles’ story is more than an instructive cautionary tale. It’s a fascinating amalgam of life’s lessons learned the hard way, both before and after getting sober. His experience as an action-oriented, yet selfless, member of AA continues to reassure everyone he touches. His success in building a solid family life while achieving remarkable business accomplishments is proof positive that staying centered and active in AA can truly help dreams come true and stay true for years to come.

So please enjoy the next hour and twenty minutes of AA Recovery Interviews as you listen to the uplifting and inspiring words of my good friend and long-time AA brother, Myles S.

Check out Howard’s Big Book Podcast, the complete unabridged audio version of the First and Second Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Big Book Podcast is an engaging cover-to-cover, word-for-word reading of all 11 chapters and Personal Stories, many of which were left out of the Third and Fourth Editions. Follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Or listen on https://bigbookpodcast.com

In addition to my AA Recovery Interviews series and my Big Book Podcast, have a listen to Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who’ve never seen them. These timeless testamonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It’s also available as a Kindle book or as a Paperback book from Amazon if you’d like to read along with the audio.

[Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA’s 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA that which has been so freely given to me. -Howard L.]

With a little over two years sober, Ryan's story is especially compelling for those AA members who are newly or recently sober. It is a story with which many will identify. His father was an alcoholic and seldom home, and Ryan and his brother were raised mostly by his mother. The rageful behavior inflicted on Ryan by his dad during his formative years abruptly stopped upon his father’s suicide when Ryan was in middle school. Seeking solace and support from the Catholic church in which he'd grown up, Ryan’s tragedy elicited no sympathy from the largely indifferent priest, who missed the opportunity to help a grieving adolescent. Marred by that event, Ryan’s religious and spiritual life was fractured, and became one of reckless abandon.

Ramping up his drinking and pot smoking after his father’s death, Ryan’s life was one of alcoholic and drug addled chaos for decades to come, with the associated wreckage of relationships and careers. As his life was caving in around him, his wife started attending Al-anon, a clear signal to Ryan that he’d likely lose the marriage, along with everything else if he didn’t get sober. He chose AA recovery and has never looked back. He ensconced himself in the middle of the Program, actively working the Steps, attending meetings, having a spiritual awakening and working with others. Personally, it’s been a joy to watch Ryan’s progress over the past couple of years.

I believe Ryan’s story will resonate with listeners on many levels. Especially for those in young sobriety, his simple and straightforward approach to AA will be both instructive and encouraging. For those listeners with more time in AA, Ryan’s story is sure to trigger reminiscences of early sobriety.

So relax and settle in for this episode of AA Recovery Interviews with my friend and AA brother, Ryan D.

If you’ve enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series and my Big Book podcast, have a listen to Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who’ve never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It’s also available as a Kindle book and in Paperbackfrom Amazon if you’d like to read along with the audio.

I also invite you to check out my latest audio book, “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism”. This is the word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, published in 1939. It’s a comfortable, meaningful, and engaging way to listen to the Big Book anytime, anyplace. Have a free listen at Audible, i-Tunes, or Amazon.

[Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA’s 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. I pay all podcast production costs and no one receives financial gain from the show. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA that which has been so freely given to me. -Howard L.]

[This is an encore of Episode 10, originally released February 23, 2021]  The original episode description is available on this podcast by searching for or scrolling down to Episode 10 on your podcast app or by visiting aarecoveryinterviews.com.

If you’ve enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series and my Big Book podcast, have a listen to Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who’ve never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It’s also available as a Kindle book and in Paperback from Amazon if you’d like to read along with the audio.

I also invite you to check out my latest audio book, “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism”. This is the word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, published in 1939. It’s a comfortable, meaningful, and engaging way to listen to the Big Book anytime, anyplace. Have a free listen at Audible, i-Tunes, or Amazon.

[Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA’s 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. I pay all podcast production costs and no one receives financial gain from the show. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA that which has been so freely given to me. -Howard L.]

[This is an encore of Episode 38, originally released August 4, 2021]  The original episode description is available on this podcast by searching for or scrolling down to Episode 38 on your podcast app or by visiting aarecoveryinterviews.com.

If you’ve enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series and my Big Book podcast, have a listen to Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who’ve never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It’s also available as a Kindle book and in Paperback from Amazon if you’d like to read along with the audio.

Check out I invite you to check out my latest audio book, “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism.” This is the word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, published in 1939. It’s a comfortable, meaningful, and engaging way to listen to the Big Book anytime, anyplace. Have a free listen at Audible, i-Tunes, or Amazon.

[Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA’s 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. I pay all podcast production costs and no one receives financial gain from the show. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA that which has been so freely given to me. -Howard L.]