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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 a sentiment. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Stream tracks and playlists from samsilkworth on your desktop or mobile device. Nov 14, 20 2nd, 3rd, and 4th edition big book page 63 this search engine on silkworth. We shall be with you in the fellowship of the spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the road of happy destiny. What the big book teaches us about fear workshop by helen v. Shortly before his death, the author spent an hour with dr. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. One of the founders of alcoholics anonymous and primary author of alcoholics anonymous, bill w.
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