FOREWORD TO THE SECOND EDITION 4
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FOREWORD TO THE FIRST EDITION 2
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FOREWORD TO THE FIRST EDITION
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WE, OF Alcoholics Anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. We think this account of our experiences will help everyone to better understand the alcoholic. Many do not comprehend that the alcoholic is a very sick person. And besides, we are sure that our way of living has its advantages for all.
Kira's Comment:
This paragraph is one of the first fully loaded paragraphs.
"We" one of the most powerful words in recovery. It starts with one human communicating with another human and blossoms into long lasting sobriety and so much more.
I am grateful every day for the Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. The suggestions found within the pages can be applied to practically every situation and feeling life brings your way.
An awareness that changed my way of thinking is: alcoholism is a family disease. We are ill people trying to get well, not bad people trying to get good. One day at a time.
Join us for a discussion on this paragraph! Please do your best to keep our share focused on the solution as it pertains to living a sober life using the tools found in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. If you have significant life problems, or situations that you would like advice on it may be best to seek private support from persons you know directly.
A Paragraph A Day
Sometimes Quickly, Sometimes Slowly
We will continue on with a new paragraph each day. To continue the study on your own, here's a link to read a PDF version of the complete chapter.
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The Alcoholics Anonymous Book, also known as The Big Book of AA, has come to be known as a basic text for life. Many people have read the messages in this book, discussed them with other like minded individuals, and put the suggestions to use in their own lives. On this site we will walk through the Big Book together. One paragraph at a time, every day until we have completed the book. This will give us time to read, and learn and practice these principles in all of our affairs.
*Smart Choices CommuniTEA, our website, team and users are in no way affiliated with the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are simply here to read and discuss the solutions of a new way of living as discussed in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. All passages from the book are directly copied, never edited. All comments around the passage are simply the opinions of the person who wrote them.*
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If you or someone you know might have a problem with Alcohol or any other substances, we strongly encourage you to reach out to one of the many FREE resources available. To learn more about the program of Alcoholics Anonymous that accompanies the book we are discussing please visit their website to learn more and find AA near you.