For four years, there was no Big Book, and there were no Steps.

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For four years, there was no Big Book, and there were no Steps.

1989 movie about Bill W. and Dr. Bob (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) So said Dr. Bob. Dr. Bob also stated (as quoted in the Cofounders P -5 3 ...

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