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James Burwell (March 23, 1898 – September 8, 1974), known as Jim B. or Jimmy B., was one of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) founding members. He was among the first ten members of AA on the East Coast, and was responsible for starting Alcoholics Anonymous in Philadelphia and Baltimore.
7 de abr. de 2012 · Learn about the life and role of Jim Burwell, the early leader of AA who advocated for the Third Tradition and the 12 Steps without God. Find out how he influenced Bill Wilson, Hank Parkhurst and other AA co-founders, and how he evolved from an atheist to a humanist.
JIM BURWELL’S STORY ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Page 238 in the 2nd and 3rd editions (Also page 219 in the 4th edition.) (6) THE VICIOUS CYCLE How it finally broke a Southerner's obstinacy and destined this salesman to start A.A. at Philadelphia. JANUARY 8, 1938—that was my D-Day; the place, Washington, D.C. This last real merry-go-
11 de may. de 2017 · Jim Burwell went on to start AA groups in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and San Diego. Among the first ten members of the fellowship on the East Coast, he is often considered the third founder of AA. Jim is the first agnostic AA member to die sober: His sobriety date was June 15, 1938, and he died on September 8, 1974.
21 de jul. de 2022 · James Burwell (Sobriety date 15th June 1938) The first and most important event regarding the history of agnostics in AA occurred in January 1938. Into the fellowship arrives Jim Burwell. Following several months of relapse, Jim’s last drink was on June 15th, 1938.
8 de abr. de 2014 · Jim is the author of the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Edition Big Book Story, “THE VICIOUS CYCLE.”. Jim recorded this talk about the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous in Sacramento, California on June 15th, 1957. Jim is introduced as the man who insisted that the words, “As You Understand Him” be added after God in the AA Big Book.
Jim and Rosa lived at 4193 Georgia Street in San Diego. Jim was often in a wheelchair and constantly smoked a pipe. AA rooms were always filled with smoke. He was a small man with red hair and weighed about 130 pounds. Jim and Rosa Burwell were involved in service and were elected to many AA positions many times.
