A Program For You: A Guide To the Big Book Design For Living (Paperback)

~ Anonymous Anonymous (Author) "Alcoholics Anonymous, which is most often just called the Big Book, was first published in 1939..." (more)
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Product Description

Written in today's language, this study guide interprets the original AA program as described in Alcoholics Anonymous and helps apply the wisdom to everyday life. Annotated line and page markers provide easy reference to the Big Book

About the Author

Anonymous Anonymous is a contributor for Hazelden Publications including Twenty-Four Hours a Day for Teens.

Product Details

• Paperback: 183 pages
• Publisher: Hazelden; annotated edition edition (April 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894867415
• ISBN-13: 978-0894867415
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,808 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Program For You, April 7, 2000

By A Customer

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book, September 13, 2005

By	A grateful reader (FL USA) - See all my reviews

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it over and over, January 18, 2009

By	Karen L. Dark "indynurse" (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.