Pappy B's Remarkable Journey from WWII POW Camp to Sobriety
But for myself, as I told you, I found the place where I actually feel a part of and it brought me back in society.
Picture this: a World War II hero who survived 20 harrowing months in a Japanese POW camp, only to return home and face a different kind of battle—alcoholism. That's the story of Pappy B, a member of the Flying Tigers and a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. In this gripping episode of Sober Cast, recorded in San Francisco in October 1958, Pappy B recounts his incredible journey.
From the terrifying days of war to the struggles with detoxing in captivity, and finally, to finding solace and support in Alcoholics Anonymous, his tale is one of sheer resilience and hope. The episode not only delves into his wartime experiences but also highlights the transformative power of community and recovery. If you're in need of some inspiration or just a powerful story of human endurance, this episode is a must-listen.
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ESH: Pappy B experienced detoxing in a Japanese POW camp and won the CMH
ESH: Pappy B experienced detoxing in a Japanese POW camp and won the CMH
ESH: Pappy B experienced detoxing in a Japanese POW camp and won the CMH
Tuesday 24th January 2023
Hear WWII hero Pappy B's story of survival and recovery on Sober Cast, featuring his journey from a POW camp to finding sobriety through AA.
An AA meeting in a Podcast. Sobercast is an (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous podcast featuring AA speaker meetings and workshops. This is not a discussion podcast, simply speaker meetings and worksho...(view more)
Pappy B's Remarkable Journey from WWII POW Camp to Sobriety
But for myself, as I told you, I found the place where I actually feel a part of and it brought me back in society.
Picture this: a World War II hero who survived 20 harrowing months in a Japanese POW camp, only to return home and face a different kind of battle—alcoholism. That's the story of Pappy B, a member of the Flying Tigers and a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. In this gripping episode of Sober Cast, recorded in San Francisco in October 1958, Pappy B recounts his incredible journey.
From the terrifying days of war to the struggles with detoxing in captivity, and finally, to finding solace and support in Alcoholics Anonymous, his tale is one of sheer resilience and hope. The episode not only delves into his wartime experiences but also highlights the transformative power of community and recovery. If you're in need of some inspiration or just a powerful story of human endurance, this episode is a must-listen.