by Francis Hartigan; "First Edition: March 2000" stated; St. Martin's Press publishers; signed by Francis Hartigan on title page (pic); hardbound; very good condition of book and boards; no dust jacket.
 
Bill W.: A Biography of Alcoholics Anonymous Cofounder Bill Wilson by Francis Hartigan is a detailed and honest biography of Alcoholics Anonymous cofounder Bill Wilson, exploring his life, struggles with alcoholism, and his role in creating AA. Hartigan, a former secretary to Wilson's wife Lois, used extensive interviews with those close to Wilson to provide an insider's perspective, revealing Wilson as a complex figure who, despite his personal demons like depression and womanizing, was instrumental in building the successful self-help movement. The book covers his early life, his near-death experiences with alcohol, his spiritual awakening, and the development of the 12 steps, presenting him as a flawed but visionary leader.