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Lois Wilson (née Burnham; March 4, 1891 – October 5, 1988), also known as Lois W., was the co-founder of Al-Anon Family Groups, a 12-Step fellowship for the friends and family of alcoholics. She was the wife of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) co-founder Bill W.
Lois’ Story. EARLY LIFE. Lois Wilson, co-founder, Al-Anon Family Groups, and wife of Bill Wilson, was born Lois Burnham on March 4, 1891, at 182 Clinton Street, Brooklyn Heights, New York. Her father, Dr. Clark Burnham, was a gynecologist and surgeon.
Bill and Lois Wilson met in Vermont. Lois spent her summers in Manchester and on Emerald Lake. Bill was raised in nearby East Dorset. Despite their four-year age difference, the couple discovered mutual interests. In 1915, they secretly became engaged, and on January 24, 1918, they were married in Brooklyn Heights, New York
The Stepping Stones Foundation fosters public understanding of alcoholism and inspires recovery by preserving and sharing the historic home, archives, and legacy of Bill and Lois Wilson, cofounders, respectively, of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Family Groups.
25 apr 2010 · When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story: Directed by John Kent Harrison. With Winona Ryder, Barry Pepper, John Bourgeois, Rosemary Dunsmore. Based on the true story of the enduring but troubled love between Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon, and her alcoholic husband Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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- Biography, Drama
- John Kent Harrison
- 2010-04-25
In 1914 Lois Burnham, a college-educated woman from an affluent family, meets and falls in love with Bill Wilson, a 19 year old man of modest means. They marry in 1918 and after his return from World War I, the two set out to build a life together. While Lois works as a nurse Bill struggles to find his niche.
Based on the true story of love between Lois Wilson and Bill Wilson.
- 96 min
- 422K
- YouTube Movies
