Reflections on Researching and Writing—The History of Gay People in Alcoholics Anonymous: From the Beginning: An Experience Report

Audrey Borden

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DOI: 10.2190/SH.5.4.d

Abstract

A first person description of the author's experience researching and writing the book, The History of Gay People in Alcoholics Anonymous: From the Beginning, describes the author's background, inspiration for the project, research methods and experiences locating and interviewing sources, and the impact of the project on her life today. She addresses the role and importance of anonymity in working with interviewees and the development of the manuscript, and some of the ways anonymity both helps and hinders attempts to reduce the effects of alcoholism on society.

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