Includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. The doctors opinion was page one and the basic text ended at page 179. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference.
On page xxvi of the 4th edition xxiv of the 3rd edition, the writers of the big book emphasize. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the. Read from aa big book, the doctors opinion, page xxviii, adapted to compulsive overeating. Joe and charlie tapes download mp3 format toledo aa meetings. Annotated aa handbook a companion to the big book by frank d. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. But on one level, the idea of an allergy is a good one. If you have an allergy to something, it would always be indicated or manifested by some physical reaction. The doctor s opinion we of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery described in this book.
We the people demand one of the three following things of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc 1. Step 1 the doctors opinion bills story there is a solution. The doctors opinion the doctors opinion contains two letters written by william d. It appears in the big book based on a suggestion by dr esther l richardson of john hopkins hospital. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. When the study is completed, each member will have read through chapter seven of the book alcoholics anonymous including the preface and forewords to all editions. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our. Its found just before page one in the book, although different editions have different page numbers. The eaa group rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Aa speakers joe and charlie the doctors opinion the. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube.
Reading guide for bills story amethyst recovery center. The second edition of the seminal work of alcoholics anonymous, the big book, was released in 1955 and continues to be extremely influential in the lives of so many addicts. Chapter two is the doctors opinion out of the big book. We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. Eventually i decided that i should try working the steps, so i found a sponsor who suggested we read the big book and go through the steps together. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. I say this after many years experience as medical director of one of the oldest hospitals in the country treating alcoholic and drug addiction. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the doctors opinion. Joe had wondered if charlie might be the countrywestern singer charlie pride. The doctors opinion xxv the subject presented in this book seems to me to be of paramount importance to those afflicted with alcoholic addiction. The letter also served as a medical endorsement in the foundations fund raising efforts and later was included in its entirety in the big book introduction the doctors opinion.
This aa big book study edition includes the original foreword, the doctor s opinion and dr. When we got to the doctors opinion, i was told to read it every day for thirty days. Alcoholism12 step support doctors opinion in big book question. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city in the 1930s, during which time bill wilson, a future cofounder of the mutualhelp movement alcoholics anonymous a. Youve probably read it before, but im going to suggest that you read it again, slowly and carefully, and aloud. Silkworth s original statement, there have been added, in the. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Joe and charlie tapes big book study mp3 joe and charlie a brief history. The 2 nd edition big book was introduced 16 years later at the historic 1955 international convention in st louis.
Our acceptance of the doctor s hypothesis is based on over 60 years of successful treatment founded on this model of alcoholism, coupled with the program of action outlined in this book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions, in large part because of doctor silkworth. The doctors opinion reprinted from pages xxv xxxii the book, alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition we of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery described in this book. If so, they are invited to freely partake of any useful material being offered in this study guide of the aa big book. In my opinion, calling alcoholism an allergy is a good comparison, but it does break down if you push the analogy too far. To many recovered alcoholics, this section of the big book is considered to be the most important as it describes alcoholism in terms that make sense to the real alcoholic. The doctor s opinion contains two letters written by william d. If we practice the 12 steps, we are granted a daily reprieve. Chapter two is the doctors opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Bill renumbered the pages of the 2 nd edition so that page one began with bills story instead of the doctors opinion. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. Mgm group big book steps study open recovery meeting. This also has been kept intact, just as it was originally written in 1939 by the late dr. Frequently asked questions abstinence afflicted aggregate alcohol alcoholic alcoholics anonymous alcoholism all addictions allergy amends anonymous atheist audio avocation big book big book meeting bills story bill w. Our acceptance of the doctors hypothesis is based on over 60 years of successful treatment founded on this model of alcoholism, coupled with the program of action outlined in this book. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health. A complete big book study recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. The second narrative by dr silkworth was not a letter. Silkworths original statement, there have been added, in the. This diagram is a handy reference for where the steps are located in the big book. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book.
The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite each page of text for note taking. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. Jun 22, 2015 the letter also served as a medical endorsement in the foundations fund raising efforts and later was included in its entirety in the big book introduction the doctors opinion. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. This aa big book study edition includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. Aa big book study edition aa big book, aa coins, aa. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous.
Chapter three breaks down the early history of doctor silkworth, doctor bob, and bill wilson. The basic text of the big book contained in this audiobook remains unchanged and is still used in the program to this day. Following the forewords, there appears a section called the doctors opinion. The doctors opinion study questions alcoholics anonymous. For instance, say you are allergic to strawberries and you eat them. Includes the original foreword, the doctor s opinion and dr. Those who have read alcoholics anonymous are already aware that the second chapter or first, if you dont count the doctors opinion is all about aa founder bill w. The first 164 pages of the aa big book study edition comes with lined pages opposite of the text for note taking. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Aa step one 20 questions test worksheet a 20question test that was used by many a. Joe and charlie tapes download mp3 format toledo aa. William duncan silkworth henceforth be removed from all printings of the big book.
The doctors opinion we of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan of recovery described in this book. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Aug 05, 20 in my opinion, calling alcoholism an allergy is a good comparison, but it does break down if you push the analogy too far. Preface aa big book preface aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctor s opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Ive been instructed to reread the doctors opinion in the big book by my sponsor. In order to help other alcoholics understand how they might recover, he tells the story of his. For the serious reader, the author recommends you do not skip this portion. Jan 29, 2017 in this part of the alcoholics anonymous big book study, joe and charlie discuss the chapter the doctor s opinion. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. Aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Big book study aims to clarify aas textbook the tuesday night big book study at cotton tree is designed to increase participants understanding of the principles of aas 12 step program of recovery but is not designed to replace oneonone sponsorship. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Nov 06, 2008 frequently asked questions abstinence afflicted aggregate alcohol alcoholic alcoholics anonymous alcoholism all addictions allergy amends anonymous atheist audio avocation big book big book meeting bill s story bill w. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city, where he had treated, one of the founding members of aa, bill w.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions, in large part because of doctor silkworth. I noticed that they mention the word craving several times in this section. I have one of these and it is one of my favorite items, a really excellent and useful for book study meetings or as a gift to a newcomer who is going to be heading to one. There is also some brief writing by bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous. Some people get over allergies, but we learn later in the big book, that alcoholics never get over alcoholism. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the. Bobs story paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. Doctor silkworth was the first in his field to look at alcoholism and drug addiction in a disease model that he called, an allergy of the body, and an obsession of the mind. This is the official website of the general service office g. Chapter four is a history of the oxford group and the 12 steps. In this part of the alcoholics anonymous big book study, joe and charlie discuss the chapter the doctors opinion. Aa big book study edition aa big book, aa coins, aa chips. We as laymen have a basic understanding and definition for the word allergy.
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