Why people recommend it
Plain Language Big Book is an accessible adaptation of the foundational text used in twelve-step recovery programs for alcohol addiction. During an episode of This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von in May 2018 titled 64 Colors, host Theo Von took a call from a listener named Ellen who sought advice regarding her partner's struggles with alcoholism. In response to the caller's concerns, Theo Von and the caller discussed actionable steps to support someone dealing with severe substance abuse issues. The advice provided included encouraging the individual to secure a sponsor, obtain a copy of the big book, and commit to attending ninety recovery meetings in ninety days to get serious about overcoming the addiction. This recommendation underscored the traditional approach to rehabilitation promoted within support communities, emphasizing personal accountability, fellowship, and engagement with foundational recovery literature as critical components of the healing process. The mention highlighted the widespread reliance on twelve-step program principles and standard recovery texts when ordinary citizens call in looking for guidance on how to help loved ones battling destructive chemical dependencies in their daily lives.
Who recommended it
- Theo Von Recommended
Theo Von — 1 mention
“Have them get a sponsor, have them get the big book having do 90 meetings in 90 days and get serious”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“okay now you just asked me to do two things that are really difficult for me one going to a library in to finding a book and then three three reading it”