The Big Book Unplugged: A Young Person's Guide to Alcoholics Anonymous
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (946 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592850383 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 136 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Alcoholics Anonymous, more familiarly called The Big Book, was published in 1939 and is now in its fourth edition. John R. In this clearly written manual, John R. devotes an interpretive chapter that corresponds to each of the 11 chapters in The Big Book. He has targeted this guide specifically toward teenagers and young adults in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, with the hope of demystifying the basic text for young people who may be put off by the length or language. He strongly suggests reading a chapter or a personal story in The Big Book before turning to the guide for assistance with the meaning or information provided. includes eight personal stories of recovering alcoholics from the 42 in the o
This book helps youth find common ground in Alcoholics Anonymous-a book which may sometimes seem remote to today's teens. The author summarizes each chapter of the Big Book, and in fresh, frank language, addresses issues faced and roadblocks erected by teens¿invincibility, surrender, spirituality, and more.. What does a teen addicted to, say, marijuana, have in common with an adult alcoholic from almost 70 years ago? Plenty, according to The Big Unplugged
sobered up at seventeen-before he was even old enough to legally drink. He also has written extensively on the subject of adolescent addiction and recovery.. John R. With more than twenty years of continuous sobriety, he has worked as chemical dependency counselor with young people in high schools and
Mills said Inspiration for many. I work in a substance abuse treatment center, and I have found that people that started drinking or using when they were young relate to this book easily. It puts things in simple terms and uses real stories to portray the points. I feel the language is foul at times, but the author does use it to make a point and relate to younger people. I'm buying this book for my father who has been sober for 15 years through AA,. "Good read for a better understanding of the big book!" according to Barbara S. Reeves. The Alcoholics Anonymous "Big Book" was first published in 19Good read for a better understanding of the big book! The Alcoholics Anonymous "Big Book" was first published in 1939. Newer editions were published in 1955, 1976 and 2001. The newer editions updated the personal stories in the back section, but the first 16Good read for a better understanding of the big book! Barbara S. Reeves The Alcoholics Anonymous "Big Book" was first published in 1939. Newer editions were published in 1955, 1976 and 2001. The newer editions updated the personal stories in the back section, but the first 164 pages remain pretty much unchanged from what Bill Wilson wrote in the thirties. Even though much has changed in our society and culture since that time, everything Bill wrote about is still 100 percent applicable t. pages remain pretty much unchanged from what Bill Wilson wrote in the thirties. Even though much has changed in our society and culture since that time, everything Bill wrote about is still 100 percent applicable t. 9. Newer editions were published in 1955, 1976 and 2001. The newer editions updated the personal stories in the back section, but the first 16Good read for a better understanding of the big book! Barbara S. Reeves The Alcoholics Anonymous "Big Book" was first published in 1939. Newer editions were published in 1955, 1976 and 2001. The newer editions updated the personal stories in the back section, but the first 164 pages remain pretty much unchanged from what Bill Wilson wrote in the thirties. Even though much has changed in our society and culture since that time, everything Bill wrote about is still 100 percent applicable t. pages remain pretty much unchanged from what Bill Wilson wrote in the thirties. Even though much has changed in our society and culture since that time, everything Bill wrote about is still 100 percent applicable t. AWESOME way to convey the tenets of 12 steps in V. Sayles AWESOME way to convey the tenets of 12 steps in a modern, youthful way that appeals not only to young persons but also many adults who may have a tough time with the 12 Steps are traditionally presented. I worked for many years as an adolescent addictions counselor and this book was one o my best tools.