Big Book- Alcoholic
Anonymous
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The "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous is, in
many respects, the Alcoholics Anonymous Bible, that is the document
in which the key philosophical and foundational components of
Alcoholics Anonymous are illustrated, contained, and
explained.
Is the "Big Book" The Alcoholics Anonymous
Bible?
The "Big Book"
of Alcoholics Anonymous (also known as Alcoholic Anonymous by some
people) is in many respects the Alcoholics Anonymous Bible, that
is, the AA main text or document.
For instance, the Big Book contains chapters that
discuss alcoholism, agnosticism, and working with others.
Still other chapters in the Big Book focus on the wives, employers,
and families of alcoholics. The Big Book also contains
personal stories of 42 alcoholics who, through the support of
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), recovered from their addiction.
As important as these stories and other topics are, however, the
real jewels found in the Big Book revolve around the philosophy,
framework, and implementation of the Alcoholics Anonymous recovery
program.
These foundational concepts are contained in The Twelve
Steps (found in chapter 5, "How It Works"), The Twelve Traditions (found in appendix I), and
The Twelve Concepts (found in appendix VII).
Not surprisingly, in this age of the Internet, the Alcoholics
Anonymous Big Book is available online.
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Whether you call it the "Big Book - Alcoholic Anonymous" or
"Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous," the important point is that the
key foundational and philosophical concepts of Alcoholics Anonymous
are contained, explained, and illustrated in the AA Big Book.
Big Book- Alcoholic Anonymous:
Conclusion
Whether you call it the "Big Book - Alcoholic Anonymous" or
"Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous," the important
point is that the key foundational and philosophical concepts of
Alcoholics Anonymous are explained, illustrated, and contained in
the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book.
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| The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
recovery approach may not be for everyone. As a result, other
recovery approaches are available, including Christian, Jewish, and
more secular programs. It is interesting to point out that people
who have gained benefits from AA frequently find other programs
that, in combination with AA, work best for them. Some of these
programs include individual and group counseling and/or medical
care. |
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