Join authors Tom Adams and/or Joy Jones for a free discussion on how Lois Wilson and Bill Wilson helped create Alcoholics Anonymous and Al‑Anon Family Groups, with insights on recovery, relationships, and spiritual growth, plus their continued relevance to addiction recovery today. The event will be held on Zoom and in person at Greenbelt Step Club.

Join us in celebrating the wedding anniversaries of Lois & Bill Wilson (Jan 24, 1918) and Anne & Dr. Bob Smith (Jan. 25, 1915), and learn what their marriages can teach us about love, service, and recovery.

Tom Adams and Joy Jones, co-authors of A Marriage that Changed the World, will share insights from their 8 year study of AA, Al-Anon history, and the lives of Lois &Bill and Anne & Dr. Bob.

Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026

10:30 am Meet the Author
11 am Talk & Q&A
11:45 am Book Signing

Location: Delray Club

7611 Clarendon Drive, Bethesda, MD
(Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Chuck O. Room
(Enter from the back of the small parking lot on Clarendon)

Join us in celebrating the wedding anniversaries of Lois & Bill Wilson (Jan 24, 1918) and Anne & Dr. Bob Smith (Jan. 25, 1915), and learn what their marriages can teach us about love, service, and recovery.

Tom Adams, co-author of A Marriage that Changed the World, will share insights from their 8 year study of AA, Al-Anon history, and the lives of Lois &Bill and Anne & Dr. Bob.

Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

11:30 am Gather & Lunch (Club sandwiches, healthy cuisine, and great view)
12 pm Book talk by Tom Adams
12:45 pm Discussion and Q & A
1:15 pm Brainstorm & discussion

Location: The Oceanage Clubhouse, 1652 S. Ocean Lane, Fort Lauderdale, FL

This is the third gathering of AA history enthusiasts from across the country, featuring workshops, archival resources, and opportunities to deepen understanding of AA’s past.

Tom, along with fellow author Gary Niedhart, will lead a session titled So You Want to Write a Book. This workshop is part of a larger series designed to explore the roots of AA and Al-Anon and highlight lessons still relevant today.
For more information see: https://thehistoryroundup.com

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Al-Anon with a special online presentation exploring the idea of alcoholism as a “family disease.” Led by co-author Tom Adams, this event will draw on research from A Marriage that Changed the World to trace the shared history of AA and Al-Anon, highlighting how early recovery efforts evolved to include both individuals and families. The talk will examine the roles of pioneers like Bill and Lois Wilson and Dr. Bob and Anne Smith, and how their experiences shaped a broader understanding of recovery as a family journey. Attendees will gain fresh insight into the development of these movements, followed by an interactive Q&A session.