Dr. Bob and The Good Oldtimers

Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers: A Biography, with Recollections of Early A.A. in the Midwest is a book published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services that details the life of Dr. Bob Smith, a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, and provides firsthand accounts of the early days of A.A. in the Midwest. The book was compiled from interviews with Dr. Bob’s friends, family, and early A.A.members, offering a comprehensive portrait of Dr. Bob and the foundational period of the fellowship.