When Bill Wilson, with his friend Dr.
After cofounding Alcoholics Anonymous, he stayed sober for over thirty-five years, helping countless thousa.
Still, while Wilson was a visionary for millions, he was no saint.
Thirty years after his death, AA continues to help millions of Alcoholics recover from what had been commonly regarded as a hopeless addiction.
Bob Smith, founded Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935, his hope was that AA would become a safe haven for those who suffered from this disease.
When Bill Wilson, with his friend Dr