

Workshop: Joe and Charlie Big Book - Part 1 of 8 (2003)
Feb 7, 2024
In this podcast, Joe and Charlie share their experiences and gratitude in Alcoholics Anonymous. They focus on the Big Book and its history, including the influence of Dr. Silkworth. They discuss the origins of AA and revisions made to the stories in the book. The podcast emphasizes that alcoholism is an illness, not a moral failing, and explores allergic reactions to alcohol.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Gratitude, Apologies, and Sharing Knowledge
01:59 • 3min
Focusing on the Big Book and Exploring its History
04:50 • 4min
Dr. William B. Silkworth and the Nature of Alcoholism
09:02 • 28min
Origins of Alcoholics Anonymous
37:27 • 27min
Revisions and Changing Membership
01:04:54 • 11min
Alcoholism as an Illness, Not a Moral Failing
01:16:03 • 16min
Searching for Understanding: Exploring Allergic Reactions to Alcohol
01:31:36 • 6min