Willis Kilgore

Willis shares a unique recovery story rooted in an era before the 12 Steps and the Big Book, having been introduced to sobriety through the Pre-AA Oxford Group program under Clarence Snyder and Doctor Bob. A World War Two veteran with minimal sobriety before service, Willis was actively involved in shaping social attitudes and policies related to alcoholism during the 1940s, working alongside notable figures like Marty Mann and Dr. E.M. Jellinek. His narrative includes engaging stories and humor, offering a distinctive perspective on the early days of alcohol recovery.