Big Book Study Guide -Criticisms
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Individuals benefit “From their own
understanding”
Guidelines suggest “this is the only
way”
Positions “If it isn't in literature AA
does not have a position”
Interpretive Guides – Recovery is a
program of self action. Literature,
program, Steps, group meetings, all
facilitate self-action and self-recovery.
Big Book Study Guide -Criticisms
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BB is a already a study guide
With meetings words are living, changing,
growing. (understanding evolving, relative)
Keep it simple
Recovery knowledge “from one drunk to
another” in the fellowship, not classroom.
Program is spiritual not academic
A.A. is a program of self-diagnosis, selfmotivation, and self-action.
Use of study guides, courses, classes, or
interpretations is therefore not generally
appropriate.