The twelve step model has been utilized as a treatment for alcohol abuse and alcoholism since 1935. John doe s most popular book is sobriety and beyond. I greatly enjoyed this title in the golden book series by fr. The golden book of sponsorship another golden book by ralph pfau, father john doe 1953 paperback. John doe author of sobriety without end and sobriety and beyond by nancy o. Father john doe golden books complete set of 14 books by. The golden book of the spiritual side father john doe. The golden book of sponsorship another golden book by ralph. Joseph river valley region of indiana and michigan in the 1940s and 50s a summary of their basic principles number 1.
John doe, the first roman catholic priest to enter alcoholics. The golden book of sponsorship another golden book by. Fr john doe aa speaker sharing on 12step recovery from. The golden books series is composed of fourteen booklets written by the late father john doe who was an immensely popular lecturer and author. Pfau, also known as father john doe 10 november 1904 19 february 1967 was the author of sobriety without end, sobriety and beyond and the golden book series. Ralph was especially famous for a popular series of fourteen short books, each of the booklets averaging around 50 to 60 pages in length, called the golden books, which he wrote under the pen name father john doe on a variety. There is the golden book of action, sanctity, principles, sanity, passion, sponsorship, excuses, decisions, happiness, resentments, attitudes, tolerance, living and the spiritual side. Jan 01, 2010 father john doe made his life work helping other drunks, just as he had been helped that one november life. Aa speaker father john doe his great talk on restoring us to. The golden book of resentments another golden book. See all books authored by john doe, including under the big black sun.
The golden book of action, the golden book of attitudes, the golden book of decisions, the golden book of excuses, the golden book of happiness, the golden book of living, the golden book of passion, the golden book of principles, the. The golden book of the spiritual side by ralph pfau, john. The golden book of sponsorship another golden book by ralph pfau, father john doe 1953 paperback ralph pfau, father john doe on. The golden book of sponsorship author a member of alcoholics anonymous i. John doe has 16 books on goodreads with 96 ratings. Ralph pfau father john doe and al hirshberg, prodigal shepherd indianapolis, indiana. David arizona april 2426, 2020 this is the 4th in a series of 14 a. The golden books peoples choice 12 step recovery shop.
He wrote books, toured the country to speak, lead retreats, and carried the message. One of the books in the golden books series is on resentments. Chesnut at the 6th national archives workshop, september 29, 2001, held across the river from louisville, kentucky, in clarksville, indiana. Ralph was the first roman catholic priest to get sober in alcoholics anonymous he came in on november 10, 1943, and under the pen name which he chose to use, father john doe, he wrote his fourteen golden books back in the 1940s and 50s and early 60s. He also authored the books sobriety and beyond as well as sobriety without end. Alcoholics anonymous history at the hindsfoot foundation. Smt guild, 1980 originally a series of notes used by the author in giving talks to the various a. They are 14 small books, each one discussing the topics listed above.
When brooklyn bob firth a much loved old timer from south bend was asked whether there were any rules in good old time a. Dec 30, 2018 dealing with resentment by fr john doe is an old aa speaker tape converted to digital format for me by another aa member. In this tape, fr john doe explains how to start cutting down the number of. Father ralph pfau, john doe formatbinding paperback book condition used very good condition edition first edition binding paperback publisher the smt publishing co. Ralph pfau father john doe and the golden books part 1. This years topic is based on the the golden book of action.
Dealing with resentment by fr john doe is an old aa speaker tape converted to digital format for me by another aa member. For some reason, amazon seems not to be carrying the other titles, except as a set, and i would rather access them individually, or a few at a time. The golden book of resentments by john doe goodreads. Ralph pfau father john doe and the golden books part 3.
Part two of ralph pfau father john doe and the golden books, talk given by glenn f. His golden books were published under the auspices of the society of matt talbot guild. These treasured booklets offer thoughtful, positive advice on almost every human experience. The golden books series is composed of fourteen booklets written by the late father ralph pfau, known originally as father john doe who was an immensely. The golden book of sanctity by father john doe and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. When he joined alcoholics anonymous in 1943, he became the first roman catholic priest to get sober in the newly formed movement. Ralph pfau father john doe ralphs contributions to a. Father john doe download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 8.
Ralph pfau along with bill wilson, richmond walker, and ed webster was one of the four most published early a. Father john doe speaking on the topic of action at an aa meeting. Buy sobriety without end by father john doe online at alibris. Ralph pfau father john doe as major twelvestep leader fr. The golden book of tolerance 7420 by doe 9781568383712 for.
Father john doe on death and aa a meditation recovery. Buy father john doe golden books complete set of 14 books on free shipping on qualified orders. The golden books series is composed of fourteen booklets written by the late father ralph pfau, known originally as father john doe who was an immensely popular lecturer and author. Dealing with resentment aa speaker fr john doe youtube. Spiritual side 1947, tolerance 1948, attitudes 1949, action 1950, happiness 1951, excuses 1952. I flipped through most of them and didnt see any writing or damage. Chronology of his life 41704 the tools of recovery, northern indiana reading for the beginning of a. He is believed to have been the first roman catholic priest to enter alcoholics anonymous.
The golden book of attitudes home of the very best in. Jan 18, 20 father john doe speaking on the topic of action at an aa meeting. John doe, and would gladly purchase other titles in the series. The golden books series is composed of fourteen booklets written by the late father ralph pfau, known originally as father john doe who. He has had a profound influence on many aa members over the years and. Originally published as a series of booklets with titles beginning the golden book of. The golden books series is composed of fourteen booklets written by the late father ralph pfau, known originally as father john doe who was an immensely popular lecturer and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
This is a wonderful resource for discovering the spiritual contentment, mental peace and everyday joys to be found in the twelve steps. The golden book of sponsorship by john doe a member of. The golden book of sponsorship another golden book by father john doe 15 sep 1997. Father john doe is best known for his writings that were published in the golden books. Hazelden is extremely proud to once again offer this early classic recovery series. Father ralph pfau, known originally as father john doe traces the spiritual roots of alcoholics anonymous and explains the fundamental and enduring truths contained in the twelve steps. Father john doe made his life work helping other drunks, just as he had been helped that one november life. He produced fourteen extremely popular books, called the golden books, under the pen name. Part two of ralph pfau father john doe a nd the golden books, talk given by glenn f. Golden books of father john doe encore audio archives. Timeless recordings by one of aas first sober priests. Pfau was born on november 10, 1904, the youngest of five brothers. Therese of lisieux, the little flower, was the other key saint whom father ralph referred to over and over in his golden books the quotations in this talk were taken from the principal source for ralphs life.
Catholic priest to join alcoholics anonymous in 1943, on his 39th birthday. The golden book set paperback january 1, 1983 by father john doe author 5. In his own words, all my life, i will carry three indelible marks. His retreat talks were eventually published in a series of golden books. Im not a book seller and have zero idea how to grade book conditions. He is believed to have been the first roman catholic priest to enter alcoholics anonymous aa. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. Helpful in examining character defects or in exploring the realm of. Pfau, also known as father john doe 10 november 1904 19 february 1967 was the author of sobriety without end, sobriety. I do see the titles listed, but presumably outofstock or something. Pfau was born on november 10, 1904, and died on february 19, 1967.
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