The Secret Diaries of Bill W.
Early reviews of The Secret Diaries:
“A great read. An interesting fictional account of an historical time in the life of AA founder Bill Wilson. Certainly won’t bore you if you have an interest in the subject matter. Funny, Poignant, Engaging!”
Patrick Harvey – Amazon Canada
“This book will rock some socks off in traditional AA. Bob is a very good writer and an expert in the history of AA. This fictional biographical look at Bill W. is so well done you have to keep reminding yourself it’s not really Bill talking! And it is well researched, there is no wild speculation here. It is a great read!”
Chris G. – Mastodon
“Bob K is a veteran member of, and a well-respected expert on the history of, Alcoholics Anonymous.”
“There’s none better positioned to write a creative biography of that organisations founder, one that entwines the author’s intimate knowledge of Bill Wilson’s life with that of the various characters who worked alongside him. The first generation of AA members and supporters — people who built and shaped a fellowship that would change the lives of countless suffering alcoholics and their families. Bob’s own passion for sobriety shines through in his work. It is a huge undertaking. Thoroughly researched and beautifully written, with scenes painted in immaculate detail — like a piece of fine art. This book offers much more than an in-depth analysis of the trials, tribulations and triumphs that befell Bill and Louis Wilson. It provides every reader the opportunity for sustained reflection on their shared history as part of the world’s largest and most socially impactful recovery movement.”
J – Amazon UK
“Bill W. was a fascinating individual and “Secret Diaries” provides a unique way of telling his tale. Wilson was a man of great achievement—all the more impressive given mental health challenges that included clinical depression, hypochondria, and anxiety. Bob K. tells Bill’s story in a believable way. It reads like a memoir although it’s a work of fiction. It was hard to put the book down.”
“A real bonus for me was the opening section called “The Messenger.” Bob K. is quite a storyteller. I suspect there’s a lot more fiction in the Maury K. tale than in the narrative about Bill W. That seems to adhere closely to the latest historical accounts (for the most part).”
“The book was HIGHLY entertaining!!”
Robert D. – Amazon Canada
