Introduction

When I read the requirements for this project there were a few names that came to mind immediately. Names like Gandhi, Mandela, and MLK, but I was hoping to learn about someone new to me. I saw the name Bill Wilson on a list of Time Magazines 100 most influential people of the century. His was one of the few names I didn’t recognize so I investigated and enjoyed what I read. Here’s an American, born and raised, who has helped millions overcome a very difficult disease, and seems to be relatively unknown. Now, after learning all about him, I understand that it was his desire to remain anonymous, Bill W. he called himself.

I am inspired not only by the work he did in his lifetime for others, but what he had to go through personally before he could even begin to help everyone else. He made a breakthrough that must not be forgotten. Bill Wilson seemingly cured himself of alcoholism and then applied what he did for himself to the lives of others. I hope this blog will shed some light on the issue of alcoholism in our society today, as well as give some much needed recognition to Bill Wilson, an American hero, even if he doesn’t want it.