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From the books  ...  Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

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1.
  ... book.  BB Foreword to First Edition, p.xiii
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.


2.
  ... book.  BB Foreword to Second Edition, p.xvii
The fledgling society, which had been nameless, now began to be called Alcoholics Anonymous, from the title of its own book.


3.
  ... book.  BB Foreword to Second Edition, p.xix
This was the substance of A.A.'s Twelve Traditions, which are stated in full on page 561 of this book.


4.
  ... book.  BB Foreword to Second Edition, p.xx
Some of the recommendations of A.A.'s early medical and religious friends will be found further on in this book.


5.
  ... book.  BB The Doctor's Opinion, p.xxv
We of Alcoholics Anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery described in this book.


6.
  ... book.  BB The Doctor's Opinion, p.xxx
The classification of alcoholics seems most difficult, and in much detail is outside the scope of this book.


7.
  ... book.  BB The Doctor's Opinion, p.xxxi
He accepted the plan outlined in this book.


8.
  ... book.  BB The Doctor's Opinion, p.xxxii
However, he did become "sold" on the ideas contained in this book.


9.
  ... book.  BB We Agnostics, p.47
This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book.


10.
  ... book.  BB Working With Others, p.94
If he shows interest, lend him your copy of this book.


11.
  ... book.  BB To Wives, p.113
In some cases it may be better to let someone outside the family present the book.


12.
  ... book.  BB To Wives, p.114
In any event, try to have your husband read this book.


13.
  ... book.  BB To Employers, p.147
If your organization is a large one, your junior executives might be provided with this book.


14.
  ... book.  BB To Employers, p.148
Your junior executive may not agree with the contents of our book.


15.
  ... book."  BB A Vision For You, p.164
Still you may say: "But I will not have the benefit of contact with you who wrote this book."


16.
  ... book.  12&12 Tradition Three, p.145
As he tossed on his bed, his hand brushed the bureau near by, touching a book.


17.
  ... book a great deal began to happen.  BB Foreword to Second Edition, p.xvii
With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen.


18.
  ... book, a junior executive can go to ...  BB To Employers, p.147
After reading this book, a junior executive can go to such a man and say approximately this, "Look here, Ed.


19.
  ... Book (A.A. members' fond nickname for this ...  BB Preface, p.xii
All changes made over the years in the Big Book (A.A. members' fond nickname for this volume) have had the same purpose: to represent the current membership of Alcoholics Anonymous more accurately, and thereby to reach more alcoholics.


20.
  ... book "Alcoholics Anonymous."  BB Preface, p.xi
This is the fourth edition of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous."


21.
  ... book "Alcoholics Anonymous."  BB Foreword to Second Edition, p.xviii
News of this got on the world wires; inquiries poured in again and many people went to the bookstores to get the book "Alcoholics Anonymous."


22.
  ... book "Alcoholics Anonymous" became the basic text ...  12&12 Foreword, p.17
The book "Alcoholics Anonymous" became the basic text of the Fellowship, and it still is.


23.
  ... book "Alcoholics Anonymous" in 1939, the pioneering ...  12&12 Foreword, p.17
With the publication of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" in 1939, the pioneering period ended and a prodigious chain reaction set in as the recovered alcoholics carried their message to still others.


24.
  ... book "Alcoholics Anonymous," published when our membership ...  12&12 Step One, p.22
That is why the first edition of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous," published when our membership was small, dealt with low-bottom cases only.


25.
  ... book "Alcoholics Anonymous," then under preparation.  12&12 Tradition Three, pp.143-144
On top of them lay the foreword to the book "Alcoholics Anonymous," then under preparation.


26.
  ... book "Alcoholics Anonymous," we usually want to ...  12&12 Step Nine, pp.83-84
After coming from our first meeting, or perhaps after we have finished reading the book "Alcoholics Anonymous," we usually want to sit down with some member of the family and readily admit the damage we have done by our drinking.


27.
  ... book alone.  BB To Employers, p.144
Meanwhile, we are sure a great deal can be accomplished by the use of the book alone.


28.
  ... book and he may go for the ...  BB To Wives, p.113
He may not share your enthusiasm, but he is practically sure to read the book and he may go for the program at once.


29.
  ... book and tell him what you have ...  BB To Wives, p.112
Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism.


30.
  ... book and the presentation in 1955 of ...  BB Foreword to Second Edition, p.xv
Sixteen years have elapsed between our first printing of this book and the presentation in 1955 of our second edition.


31.
  ... book and will presently join us on ...  BB Foreword to Second Edition, p.xxi
Yet it is our great hope that all those who have as yet found no answer may begin to find one in the pages of this book and will presently join us on the high road to a new freedom.


32.
  ... Book appeared in 1939, we called it ...  12&12 Tradition Twelve, p.184
When the Big Book appeared in 1939, we called it "Alcoholics Anonymous."


33.
  ... book came under our care in this ...  BB The Doctor's Opinion, p.xxvii
Many years ago one of the leading contributors to this book came under our care in this hospital and while here he acquired some ideas which he put into practical application at once.


34.
  ... book carries to those who suffer from ...  BB There Is A Solution, p.17
This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism.


35.
  ... book deals with the "Twelve Steps" and ...  12&12 Foreword, p.15
This book deals with the "Twelve Steps" and the "Twelve Traditions" of Alcoholics Anonymous.


36.
  ... book down from our shelf we turn ...  BB Into Action, p.75
Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps.


37.
  ... book; Dr. Bob's heads the Story Section.  BB A Vision For You (Note), p.155
(*) This refers to Bill's first visit with Dr. Bob. These men later became co-founders of A.A. Bill's story opens the text of this book; Dr. Bob's heads the Story Section.


38.
  ... book has answered some of them.  BB To Wives, p.108
We hope this book has answered some of them.


39.
  ... book has become the basic text for ...  BB Preface, p.xi
Because this book has become the basic text for our Society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists strong sentiment against any radical changes being made in it.


40.
  ... book has helped so many alcoholics find ...  12&12 Introduction, p.14
However, because the book has helped so many alcoholics find recovery, there exists strong sentiment within the Fellowship against any change to it.


41.
  ... book, he read.  12&12 Tradition Three, p.145
Opening the book, he read.


42.
  ... book, I feel sorry for you.  BB Doctor Bob's Nightmare, p.181
If you think you are an atheist, an agnostic, a skeptic, or have any other form of intellectual pride which keeps you from accepting what is in this book, I feel sorry for you.


43.
  ... book, I might have returned to them ...  BB To Employers, p.141
Had they fired me first, and had they then taken steps to see that I was presented with the solution contained in this book, I might have returned to them six months later, a well man.


44.
  ... book in manuscript form told us that ...  BB The Family Afterward, p.133
One of the many doctors who had the opportunity of reading this book in manuscript form told us that the use of sweets was often helpful, of course depending upon a doctor's advice.


45.
  ... book in the interval.  BB Working With Others, p.95
If he is sincerely interested and wants to see you again, ask him to read this book in the interval.


46.
  ... book in your hand.  BB A Vision For You, pp.162-163
And so can you, though you be but one man with this book in your hand.


47.
  ... book income and even that hadn't been ...  12&12 Tradition Seven, p.164
The Foundation was really hard up just then; the groups weren't sending in enough for the support of the office; we had been tossing in all the book income and even that hadn't been enough.


48.
  ... book is a matter for your discretion.  BB To Employers, p.142
Whether you mention this book is a matter for your discretion.


49.
  ... book is about.  BB We Agnostics, p.45
Well, that's exactly what this book is about.


50.
  ... book is launched on the world tide ...  BB A Vision For You, p.153
Our hope is that when this chip of a book is launched on the world tide of alcoholism, defeated drinkers will seize upon it, to follow its suggestions.


51.
  ... book is meant to be suggestive only.  BB A Vision For You, p.164
Our book is meant to be suggestive only.


52.
  ... book is read the moment the patient ...  BB To Employers, p.144
If the book is read the moment the patient is able, while acutely depressed, realization of his condition may come to him.


53.
  ... book: It contains full suggestions by which ...  BB To Employers, p.143
To return to the subject matter of this book: It contains full suggestions by which the employee may solve his problem.


54.
  ... book once more.  BB To Wives, p.113
Sooner or later, you are likely to find him reading the book once more.


55.
  ... book only when he raises the issue.  BB To Wives, p.113
Talk about his condition or this book only when he raises the issue.


56.
  ... book or at least the chapter on ...  BB To Wives, pp.111-112
When a discussion does arise, you might suggest he read this book or at least the chapter on alcoholism.


57.
  ... book or the work of another alcoholic ...  BB To Wives, p.118
We do not like the thought that the contents of a book or the work of another alcoholic has accomplished in a few weeks that for which we struggled for years.


58.
  ... book, particularly from those who have commenced ...  BB Foreword to First Edition, p.xiv
We shall be interested to hear from those who are getting results from this book, particularly from those who have commenced work with other alcoholics.


59.
  ... book seems to me to be of ...  BB The Doctor's Opinion, p.xxvii
The subject presented in this book seems to me to be of paramount importance to those afflicted with alcoholic addiction.


60.
  ... book through, and though perhaps he came ...  BB The Doctor's Opinion, p.xxxii
I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray.


61.
  ... book thus far has spoken of men.  BB To Wives, p.104
With few exceptions, our book thus far has spoken of men.


62.
  ... book to answer such questions specifically.  BB There Is A Solution, p.20
It is the purpose of this book to answer such questions specifically.


63.
  ... book to present a more contemporary image ...  12&12 Introduction, p.14
In recent years some members and friends of A.A. have asked if it would be wise to update the language, idioms, and historical references in the book to present a more contemporary image for the Fellowship.


64.
  ... book to share 18 years of collective ...  12&12 Introduction, p.14
Bill W., who along with Dr. Bob S. founded Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935, wrote the book to share 18 years of collective experience within the Fellowship on how A.A. members recover, and how our society functions.


65.
  ... book to the attention of the doctor ...  BB To Employers, p.144
We suggest you draw the book to the attention of the doctor who is to attend your patient during treatment.


66.
  ... book Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, written ...  12&12 Introduction, p.14
In fact, the 2002 General Service Conference discussed this issue and it was unanimously recommended that: "The text in the book Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, written by Bill W., remain as is, recognizing the Fellowship's feelings that Bill's writing be retained as originally published."


67.
  ... book understand.  BB To Wives, p.112
Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand.


68.
  ... book, unless he has seen it and ...  BB Working With Others, p.92
Don't, at this stage, refer to this book, unless he has seen it and wishes to discuss it.


69.
  ... book "Varieties of Religious Experience," indicates a ...  BB There Is A Solution, p.28
The distinguished American psychologist, William James, in his book "Varieties of Religious Experience," indicates a multitude of ways in which men have discovered God.


70.
  ... book was called "Alcoholics Anonymous," and from ...  12&12 Foreword, p.17
The book was called "Alcoholics Anonymous," and from it the Fellowship took its name.


71.
  ... book was devoted to thirty stories or ...  12&12 Foreword, p.17
The remainder of the book was devoted to thirty stories or case histories in which the alcoholics described their drinking experiences and recoveries.


72.
  ... book was first published, A.A. has released ...  BB To Wives, p.114
Since this book was first published, A.A. has released thousands of alcoholics from asylums and hospitals of every kind.


73.
  ... book was first published. But a 2014 ...  BB More About Alcoholism (Note), p.34
(*) True when this book was first published. But a 2014 U.S./Canada membership survey showed about eleven percent of A.A.'s were thirty and under.


74.
  ... book was written in 1939, a wholesale ...  BB Foreword to Second Edition, p.xv
Since the original Foreword to this book was written in 1939, a wholesale miracle has taken place.


75.
  ... book) was written in 1939, it referred ...  BB Foreword to Fourth Edition, p.xxiii
When the phrase "We are people who normally would not mix" (page 17 of this book) was written in 1939, it referred to a Fellowship composed largely of men (and a few women) with quite similar social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.


76.
  ... book where he can see it in ...  BB Working With Others, p.90
You might place this book where he can see it in the interval.


77.
  ... book which finally reached the public in ...  12&12 Foreword, p.17
Nevertheless, the infant Society determined to set down its experience in a book which finally reached the public in April 1939.


78.
  ... book which, upon careful reading, shows that ...  BB Appendix II, Spiritual Experience, p.567
The terms "spiritual experience" and "spiritual awakening" are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms.


79.
  ... book which we believe to be spiritual ...  BB We Agnostics, p.45
That means we have written a book which we believe to be spiritual as well as moral.


80.
  ... book which would contain no basis for ...  BB There Is A Solution, p.19
Nothing would please us so much as to write a book which would contain no basis for contention or argument.


81.
  ... book will appeal, can stay dry anything ...  BB More About Alcoholism, p.34
We think few, to whom this book will appeal, can stay dry anything like a year.


82.
  ... book will turn the trick.  BB To Employers, p.144
You are betting, of course, that your changed attitude plus the contents of this book will turn the trick.


83.
  ... book, you may obtain further information on ...  BB To Wives (Note), p.121
If there is no Al-Anon listing in your local telephone book, you may obtain further information on Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups by writing to its World Service Office, 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617.


84.
  ... book you read again and again that ...  BB How It Works, p.70
In this book you read again and again that faith did for us what we could not do for ourselves.


85.
  ... book you will read the experience of ...  BB We Agnostics, p.55
In this book you will read the experience of a man who thought he was an atheist.


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