Pfau Ralph Doe John (39 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. stapled gold printed wraps; 25th printing; 55 clean, unmarked pages.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 387p. A black cloth hardcover ex-library book in original binding. Label on spine. Labels and card pocket on endpapers. Otherwise, very good condition with text clean and binding tight. The author was a priest and a recovering alcoholic.

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Pamphlet. Condition: Brand New. 56 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good condition. First Edition. Indianapolis, Indiana: The SMT Publishing Co., 1953. Very Good condition but for light cover soil/rubbing and an old ink price. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. 1953. SCARCE First Edition. Author is listed only as "A Member of Alcoholics Anonymous" but is identifed as Father "John Doe" [Father Ralph Pfau] in THE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1939-1989. Bishop/Pittman #1543: "The author, a Catholic priest and member of A.A., uses the Steps and the A.A. philosophy to discuss each topic in depth, including suggestions for solving daily problems as well as building a new life around the A.A. program." 6" wide by 9" tall. Bound in the original stiff wrappers, stamped in gold on the front cover. First Edition. Softcover (stapled wraps). Very Good condition. 56pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Doe, Father John (Ralph S. Pfau). Sobriety Without End. Indianapolis: SMT Publishing Co., (1957). First edition, 8vo, [4] [4] 5-363 [1] pp. A fine copy in its original jacket that has some sunning to its extremities and spine. Signed by the author on front free endpaper, "Sincerely Father Pfau." Father Ralph S. Pfau (1904-1967), better known in AA circles as "Father John Doe," was a pioneering Roman Catholic priest and one of the most influential early figures in Alcoholics Anonymous. He is widely recognized as the first Roman Catholic priest to get sober in AA (joining in 1943). Ordained in 1929 after studying at St. Meinrad Seminary, Pfau struggled with alcoholism shortly after entering the priesthood. Over about a decade, his drinking led to multiple removals from parishes and several nervous breakdowns requiring hospitalization. On his 39th birthday (November 10, 1943), he reached out to AA in Indianapolis after borrowing a copy of the Big Book from a parishioner's home. He achieved lasting sobriety from that point onward, despite ongoing challenges with depression. Pfau became a major bridge between AA and the Catholic community at a time when many clergy and parishioners were wary of the program. He authored numerous influential books under the pseudonym Father John Doe, including the popular Golden Books series (14 short booklets on spiritual topics, character defects, and recovery principles), Sobriety and Beyond, Sobriety Without End, and others. These works explored the spiritual roots of the 12 Steps and helped make AA more accessible to Catholics. Signed by Author(s).…

Softcover. Condition: Good. Decisions - Another Golden Book by Father John Doe(Ralph Pfau). This is a second printing from 1957. This book is in good condition. There is some wear, staining, and aging to the front and back cover of the book. The book is fully intact with no torn or missing pages. There is no writing or markings in the book. 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. These treasured booklets offer thoughtful, positive advice on almost every human experience. Helpful in examining character defects or in exploring the realm of spirituality, these booklets are firmly grounded in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Father Ralph Pfau was the third most published early A.A. author (only Bill Wilson the founder and Richmond Walker had more books out in print), and was the first Roman Catholic priest to get sober in A.A. He was born in Indianapolis, educated at St. Meinrad Archabbey in southern Indiana, and served Catholic churches all over Indianapolis, as well as other towns in Indiana. After taking up full time A.A. work, he made his headquarters in three rooms at the Convent of the Good Shepherd in Indianapolis, with three nuns serving as his secretaries and assistants. Early A.A. people from the South Bend area traveled to attend his weekend A.A. spiritual retreats, and formed study groups to read his books. Please view all of the photos for the conditions. …

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. The Silver Book of Attitudes by Father John Doe(Ralph Pfau). This is one of the popular Golden Books. This is a first printing from March 1949. This book is in very good condition. There is some light wear around the edges/corners of the cover and on the spine. The previous owner wrote their name on the first page. 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. These treasured booklets offer thoughtful, positive advice on almost every human experience. Helpful in examining character defects or in exploring the realm of spirituality, these booklets are firmly grounded in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please view all of the photos for the conditions.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. The Golden Book of Sanity - Another Golden Book by Father John Doe(Ralph Pfau). This is a first printing from November 1963. This book is in very good condition. There are some signs of aging and wear to the book, mostly the front and back cover. The book is fully intact with no torn or missing pages. There are two stamps in the book from the previous owner, there are no additional markings and no writing in the book. On page 51 of the book, the list of books by the author has been crossed out with a black line. A stamp has been placed in the bottom right corner listing all 14 Golden Books which was placed there years after the printing of this specific book. 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. These treasured booklets offer thoughtful, positive advice on almost every human experience. Helpful in examining character defects or in exploring the realm of spirituality, these booklets are firmly grounded in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Father Ralph Pfau was the third most published early A.A. author (only Bill Wilson the founder and Richmond Walker had more books out in print), and was the first Roman Catholic priest to get sober in A.A. He was born in Indianapolis, educated at St. Meinrad Archabbey in southern Indiana, and served Catholic churches all over Indianapolis, as well as other towns in Indiana. After taking up full time A.A. work, he made his headquarters in three rooms at the Convent of the Good Shepherd in Indianapolis, with three nuns serving as his secretaries and assistants. Early A.A. people from the South Bend area traveled to attend his weekend A.A. spiritual retreats, and formed study groups to read his books. Please view all of the photos for the conditions.…

Softcover. Condition: Good. The Golden Book of Passion - Another Golden Book by Father John Doe(Ralph Pfau). This is a second printing from 1969. This book is in good condition. There are some signs of aging and wear to the front and back cover of the book. The book is fully intact with no torn or missing pages. There is a name written on the inside cover of the book and no additional writing or markings in the book. 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. These treasured booklets offer thoughtful, positive advice on almost every human experience. Helpful in examining character defects or in exploring the realm of spirituality, these booklets are firmly grounded in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Father Ralph Pfau was the third most published early A.A. author (only Bill Wilson the founder and Richmond Walker had more books out in print), and was the first Roman Catholic priest to get sober in A.A. He was born in Indianapolis, educated at St. Meinrad Archabbey in southern Indiana, and served Catholic churches all over Indianapolis, as well as other towns in Indiana. After taking up full time A.A. work, he made his headquarters in three rooms at the Convent of the Good Shepherd in Indianapolis, with three nuns serving as his secretaries and assistants. Early A.A. people from the South Bend area traveled to attend his weekend A.A. spiritual retreats, and formed study groups to read his books. Please view all of the photos for the conditions.…