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Summary: back to basics
Review: been sober 18 years.It is a shame,new people
are sold this bill of goods
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Summary: Back To Basics - The Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners Meeting
Review: I have just seen a copy of this book that a friend brought back from the convention this year. I going to buy one now. It looks like a no nonsence way to work through the steps and help others recover.
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Summary: Hope for new people and "slippers"
Review: Our home group began sponsoring a weekly Back to Basics meeting about a year ago. In that time we have seen many new people complete the "simplified version" of the steps that Dr. Bob and other old timers in Akron advocated, going on to become stable members of Alcoholics Anonymous. Additionally, we have seen many members who could not stay sober finally stay sober, having finally worked the steps in addition to just going to meetings. The power of the program is unleashed through the 12 Steps, and the Back to Basics is an excellent way to introduce the newcomer to this wonderful, sober, spiritual way of life that AA has to offer. The Back to Basics sessions have also provided an excellent opportunity for the older members to spend more time with newcomers, and at the same time, given the newcomers "temporary" sponsors to help them with the steps, for at least the duration of the sessions. Having had a "temporary" sponsor, they are not so afraid to ask another member to be a permanent sponsor. The meetings are very structured and stay on-track, giving the newcomer the idea from the very beginning that the key to sobriety is in the Big Book and in working the steps in order to establish and strengthen contact with a loving God.
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Summary: Hope for new people and "slippers"
Review: Our home group began sponsoring a weekly Back to Basics meeting about a year ago. In that time we have seen many new people complete the "simplified version" of the steps that Dr. Bob and other old timers in Akron advocated, going on to become stable members of Alcoholics Anonymous. Additionally, we have seen many members who could not stay sober finally stay sober, having finally worked the steps in addition to just going to meetings. The power of the program is unleashed through the 12 Steps, and the Back to Basics is an excellent way to introduce the newcomer to this wonderful, sober, spiritual way of life that AA has to offer. The Back to Basics sessions have also provided an excellent opportunity for the older members to spend more time with newcomers, and at the same time, given the newcomers "temporary" sponsors to help them with the steps, for at least the duration of the sessions. Having had a "temporary" sponsor, they are not so afraid to ask another member to be a permanent sponsor. The meetings are very structured and stay on-track, giving the newcomer the idea from the very beginning that the key to sobriety is in the Big Book and in working the steps in order to establish and strengthen contact with a loving God.
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