Claim: The History of Alcoholics Anonymous which has been documented in books, movies, and AA literature, tells how Smith returned to drinking while attending a medical convention, and how the Book of James became an important inspiration for him.
Evidence: Subsequently, The history of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been documented in books, movies, and AA literature. During this period, however, Smith returned to drinking while attending a medical convention. The Bible's Book of James became an important inspiration for Smith and the alcoholics of the Akron group.