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Reviews of Mitchell K.'s Book

"How It Worked - THE STORY OF CLARENCE H. SNYDER AND THE EARLY DAYS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IN CLEVELAND, OHIO"

      "If you like Biography on television you're gonna love 'HOW IT WORKED' a riveting new biography of Clarence Snyder of Cleveland, the Home Brewmeister in the Big Book. Mitchell K. weaves a rich tapestry of fact and opinion in a rip roaring great story. The best new book on AA history in decades."
(Michael O'Hara, Director - State of Vermont Addiction Education Center)

      "Mitchell, I believe you kept your promise to your sponsor and wrote the book that he would have wanted to be written. I could NOT put it down...The names, dates and details made me feel like it happened yesterday. For a guy like me who loves the history of our fellowship, such a view into the early days are an exciting departure from some of the works today that seem to 'guess' at what may have happened."
(Doug B. - aahistory.com)

      "It is a solid block in the foundation of AA and many years overdue. I know what goes into writing a book and I thank our Creator for putting the drive within you to move forward and write this much needed information...You did a wonderful job! ...Should be read by every AA member who knows that without our past, there is no future...All AA members are pilgrims on the same journey Mitchell - It's just some of us have been handed better road maps by our old-timers."
(Dave S. - Interior Alaska Archivist - Fairbanks, Alaska)

      "I have read your book and I must say I really enjoyed reading it. It also took me back a few years. A lot of what you wrote about, I remember - as you know, my brother Bob and I were there at the time..."
(Sue Smith Windows - Akron - Dr. Bob's daughter)

      "Your book is just fabulous! We took copies on our day off last week and enjoyed it immensley."
(Ozzie and Bonnie - House Managers - Wilson House - East Dorset, Vermont)

      "Thanks a million for the supply of books, 'HOW IT WORKED.' It is truly informative and great reading. I have given it to several AA's and Clevelanders. They all enjoyed reading it."
(Paul Wood, Ph.D. - Past President - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. - NCAAD)

      "As DR. BOB AND THE GOOD OLDTIMERS illustrates, the facts known by Clarence were voluminous. Mitch's title is an important part of the quest for truth about AA's developmental years."
(Dick B. - Author of over 14 titles on early AA history)

      "I just love your book! It's a real blessing to AA."
(Liz B. Queens, NY 50 year AA member)

      "...for it is up to another generation to produce the focused works that may lead another historian eventually to attempt a comprehensive new history of Alcoholics Anonymous, one incorporating the research of Mary Darrah, Robert Fitzgerald, Kathi Flynn, Mel B., Bill White, Maria Swora, and - in a prominent place - Mitchell K."
(Ernest Kurtz, Ph.D. - Author of NOT-GOD, A History of Alcoholics Anonymous)

      "A Ten-Strike! It is a very important part of AA's history."
(Mary C. Darrah - Author of Sr. Ignatia, Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous)

 Mitchell K's Favorite Alcoholics Anonymous History Links and Other A.A. Resources  |  Photographic Journey  |  How It Worked  |  Mitchell K. Library

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