This page takes you on a tour of several pages and subjects regarding the "ABC's" of Alcoholism and AA's Program of Recovery. Don't miss it.

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This is one man's outstanding website. It contains information about a host of things, including recovery from alcoholism, the 12-Step Program of Recovery presented in the book "Alcoholics Anonymous", information about the Book, the people, and the Fellowship. Barefoot Bob has become a mentor to many,

You'll have to scroll more than halfway down the page to get to the "recovery" section...it's easy, but fun to get lost along the way. 

Here's a website that shows an easy way to start a combination Big Book Study and Step Study meeting.

Using the "Hyannis Rotation" a group can study Steps 1-12 by reading selected sections of the Big Book during each meeting. After 14 meetings, the group has started at page xxiii - the Doctor's Opinion, and read through Page 103 - Chapter 7, Working with Others.

Having experienced nearly a full rotation with a group that covers one step a day, five days a week, I can say this 'rotation' offers a pretty good orientation for newcomers and their sponsors.

The Big Book Step Study format seems VASTLY superior to practically every discussion meeting I've observed. Try it. You'll like it!

Those wanting more depth will find the BIG Book Study Guide developed and offered online by the Primary Purpose Group of Dallas is the solution for those who want to study the Big Book thoroughly...very thoroughly.

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The Men's Step Application Group of Bellevue, Washington humbly describe themselves as "just a bunch of very fortunate sober drunks who love sharing this gift with others. We absolutely insist on enjoying life by learning to 'live out loud'. In doing so, we make plenty of mistakes. We are not blessed with any special knowledge or wisdom of anything, but we are learning to let go of our fear of being ourselves, whatever that may be. Thanks for helping us be who we are and let's enjoy this gift together!"

Visit their website, first checking out Gresham's Law article, then tour the "Big Book Comes Alive" section. They've gone to considerable lengths to carry the message of love and service.

Here's the prayer posted on the BBCA introduction page: I now pray that I be given the capacity to set aside everything I think I know about God, about me, about my fellow man, about the Twelve Steps, and please allow me to gain a fresh new vision, perspective and understanding of what God, what me, what my fellow man and The Twelve Steps are all about. AMEN

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Here's a great source of essays, speaker tapes, and other treasures for A.A. members.

Be sure to check out all the nooks and crannies because treasures abound!

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This site offers excellent downloadable essays and a first-class Big Book Study Guide.

You can download the word-processing files and print out your own Study Guide or you can order a high-quality bound copy of the PPG BIG Book Study Guide for $17 via e-mail. In either case, you'll get some two hundred pages jam-packed with meaningful explanations and a list of questions.

By reading the big book and working through the study guide, you will truly know the contents of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous... it is an excellent next-generation version of the pioneering work by Joe McQ and Charlie P, the Arkansas Travellers who have presented Big Book workshops to half a million people.

A wise man reportedly said "An apprentice who fails to surpass his master fails his master." In this case, Cliff B. and his protoge's are building on the legacy of the aging Arkansas Travellers in a manner that should make the masters proud.

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This noteworthy site has a page that offers both speaker audios and text.
Sandy B's talks on the steps deserve attention, along with any talks by Bob O.

This new website offers valuable insights and tools for those interested in learning more about Alcoholics Anonymous and its 12-Step Program of Recovery.

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Here's a new find -- you may wish to take a look and provide a comment below.

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The Anonymous Press is a non-profit outfit that produces some very useful editions of the "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous since the basic text is now in the public domain (i.e., no longer copyrighted). Offered by fine folks in recovery.

The Study Edition, either hardcover or softcover, is really useful for those who wish to study the Basic Text of Alcoholics Anonymous (Foreword to Page 164). It has great word indexes - find any word or subject by page number and paragraph. The '30s -era dictionary defines the way the "First 100" used them. Best of all, opposite each page is a blank, ruled page where you can write extensive notes! The perfect tool for Big Book Studies. Footnotes explain obscure references and text revisions.

The Mini Edition easily fits into a pocket so you have a convenient reference while out and about or at a meeting -- it includes the Original Manuscript of How It Works.

The reprints of the First Edition are sure to raise an eyebrown or two - at $3.50, they're a perfect gift.

Serious Big Book students will find the "Electronic Editions" are worth their weight in gold -- a REALLY fast way to find if and where it's in the book! The Basic text, the Original Manuscript, Manuscript comparisions, dictionary, subject and word index, First Edition Stories...windows, macintosh, even palm & pocket PC!

When you order, get a couple Index Pamphlets for your friends or to fit in your standard Big Book.

I order a couple softcover study editions for friends every year, and lots of Mini Editions to give to newcomers...less than $2.50 per copy!

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