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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered from Alcoholism
The Big Book
Book • 1939
The Big Book is the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous, written by Bill W. and first published in 1939.
It outlines the Twelve Steps program for recovery from alcoholism and includes personal stories of recovery, advice for spouses, family members, and employers, as well as counsel for agnostics.
The book emphasizes the importance of admitting powerlessness over alcohol, seeking help from a higher power, and community support in achieving and maintaining sobriety.
It has been widely influential and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
It outlines the Twelve Steps program for recovery from alcoholism and includes personal stories of recovery, advice for spouses, family members, and employers, as well as counsel for agnostics.
The book emphasizes the importance of admitting powerlessness over alcohol, seeking help from a higher power, and community support in achieving and maintaining sobriety.
It has been widely influential and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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in relation to Alcoholics Anonymous.


Owen Flanagan

167 snips
151. Neurobiologist, Philosopher, and Addict
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as the first thing he reads in the morning, a prayer from the book.


Ian Morgan Cron

16 snips
Humanity's Universal Addictions: What is the Cure?
Mentioned when discussing the 12 steps and their relevance to Christian discipleship.

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16. Step 4: How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety
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in the context of AA's early literature.

Sandy B

Workshop: Lessons from AA History - Sandy B and Bob B (3 hours)