Bob B. - Sober 47 Years

At 88 years of age and 47 years sober, Bob B., is widely-known as one of the “elder statesmen” among the people in my AA community. Bob’s journey on the road of happy destiny has taken many turns along the way. He encountered hopelessness and desperation in the beginning, followed by teachability and humility as the years passed. Bob’s sobriety was challenged by pride, ego, and self-centeredness as he trudged the road, even in the midst of helping many suffering alcoholics. But his spiritual awareness and reliance on his higher power was ever-evolving during those many years, ultimately casting a bright g...