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A Program For You: A Guide To the Big Book's Design For Living

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A very readable, thorough, and helpful overview of the AA Big Book. This is actually a textual version of the well known weekend long Big Book Study seminars given by two gentlemen who shall remain anonymous as in the book. I found this to be a great way to delve into the Big Book again and look at it in a structured fashion. Once you are finished with this book you will have learned about the history of AA, the history of the Big Book, read the Big Book, and actually studied the Big Book. It also contains general information on the disease of alcoholism. I believe that this is a refreshing look at the Big Book and will lead you on the path that the original AA members intended for you to follow. Most AA members at some time feel that they have received most of the information that the Big Book has to offer, this book will give you a new plan to study the Big Book and will renew your interest in the wonderful program of AA.

I had the privilege to attend the weekend workshop on which this book is based about six years ago. It was a life-changing experience for me in my recovery from food addiction. This book is almost a word-for-word replica of that workshop (and was approved by the leaders of the workshop). For anyone struggling to understand the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, read this book immediately. It is true to the heart and soul of the "big Book" and completely modernizes the information so that it's easy to understand in today's world.

This book brings a depth of insight into The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Very readable, practical, and true to the intent of AA. I highly recommend that all AAs have this book in their library to read over and over and to use as a reference. I wore one copy out and have purchased a new one.

Books came within promised time frame, and better looking than "like new" would infer, if you ask me. Will definitely seek this supplier out next dealing(s) with Amazon.

This book is a "must have" for all those that follow the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step program for recovery. The analysis of the Big Book as well as the detailed explanation of the steps make it easy to follow.

Great companion to the book Alcoholics Anonymous. Amazon has a great inventory of books to choose from. Always a good experience.

This was a nice book for an afternoon read, if your looking for hard hitting details facts and instruction that might commenstrate with the title, then try something more along the lines of the Design for Living workbook. This reads slow, and although has everything correct within the book, offers little direction for further spiritual growth and enlightenment.

The authors state they're older citizens, and have much experience, but the fire and enthusiasm didn't come through in their writing. However, if you're here; enthusiasm isn't necessarily needed. But I found myself distracted and soon moved on before finishing the entire read.

Still I would recomend the book for your Recovery Library.