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We then open the meeting to group discussion on the weekly topic. In this story originally published in our little white book and added to the basic text at the second edition, a mother learns that she can come out of the paralyzing fear of addiction and turn her whole life around. The original big book was first published back in 1939. New stories have been added to the personal histories. This book is great for the alcoholic who wants to learn more about the history of the aa big book while following the aa big book. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from her job and family to correct some errors that were made by the alcoholics. This is tradition 12, anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities. This book shows where the wording has changed from the first edition and has the exact reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Big book study guides for aa anonymous, alcoholics on. Jul 04, 2018 find meetings with the meeting finder app. This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa 12 step programs offer support for dealing with the addict and sharing with people in similar situations to you will quickly help you to understand the realities of addiction and recovery. The effectiveness of alcoholics anonymous in treating alcoholism has been extensively studied.
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Oct 30, 20 alcoholics anonymous was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr. The big book with charlie and joe will change your life. This is a fairly comprehensive index to the big book, the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study is both a particular style of a.
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