Book · 1978 · Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
The Story of how Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism
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Is he he recommended that I read the Alcoholics Anonymous book.
The best things said about it
In 19 39 when Alcoholics Anonymous published the big books of Alcoholics Anonymous they realized oh my God our book is a bestseller and we're a nonprofit.
And then I read that alcoholic's anonymous, the blue book, and I go, Oh, there's, there's a couple of guys in here that are like me.
In fact, the 12 steps puts it so well, Tucker, in the great big book of Alcoholics Anonymous, which I a student of, it says, um, we want to stay out of this debate around sex. Some people think that sex is the be all and end all, and some people want to live in absolute denial of sex.
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Why people recommend it
Alcoholics Anonymous by Alcoholics Anonymous is the foundational text of the recovery program of the same name, detailing the twelve steps designed to help individuals overcome alcohol addiction. On The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Dynamo shared that his therapist, Edward Sim, recommended he read the Alcoholics Anonymous book to help him process his trauma and recovery. On the Monday Morning Podcast, a listener wrote in suggesting that Bill read the big book if he was considering attending meetings. During an appearance on The Shawn Ryan Show, Dusty Slay discussed reading the blue book, sharing that it helped him realize there were other people who struggled with similar issues, making him feel less alone in his experiences. On The Tucker Carlson Show, Russell Brand referenced the big book as a student of the text, citing its perspective on delicate matters like human sexuality to illustrate broader views on debate and personal conduct. On People I (Mostly) Admire, Owen Flanagan mentioned the publication of the book in 1939 while sharing a personal anecdote about his father working as an accountant for the organization when they realized they had written a surprise bestseller. Across these discussions, speakers and guests highlighted the enduring personal and cultural impact of this foundational recovery manual.
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Dusty Slay And then I read that alcoholic's anonymous, the blue book, and I go, Oh, there's, there's a couple of guys… 1
“And then I read that alcoholic's anonymous, the blue book, and I go, Oh, there's, there's a couple of guys in here that are like me”
Owen Flanagan in 19 39 when Alcoholics Anonymous published the big books of Alcoholics Anonymous they realized oh my God… 1
“in 19 39 when Alcoholics Anonymous published the big books of Alcoholics Anonymous they realized oh my God our book is a bestseller and we're a nonprofit”
Russell Brand In fact, the 12 steps puts it so well, Tucker, in the great big book of Alcoholics Anonymous, which I a stu… 1
“In fact, the 12 steps puts it so well, Tucker, in the great big book of Alcoholics Anonymous, which I a student of, it says, um, we want to stay out of this debate around sex. Some people think that sex is the be all and end all, and some people want to live in absolute denial of sex.”
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“Is he he recommended that I read the Alcoholics Anonymous book.”
“if you're thinking about attending I would suggest you visit a library and get the a a big book”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“12 step programs have been practicing as if thinking since Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in the late 1930s”