Twelve-Step Guide to Using The Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Personal Transformation: The Promise of the Twelve-Step Process

by K., Herb

• ISBN13: 9780965967228
• ISBN10: 0965967220
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-29
• Publisher: Capizon Publishing

Summary

For members of any twelve-step fellowship, this book provides a simple and clear guide to the instructions for working the steps as outlined in A.A.'s Big Book. It reveals, in easy to understand language, the process for working each step, so that the reader can experience the Twelfth Step promise of a spiritual awakening.

Author Biography

Author resides in Palos Verdes, CA.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments: We Are Community	p. ix
Preface: Purpose of This Guide	p. 1
The Doctor's Opinion	p. 3
Introduction: My Experience with the Recovery Process	p. 5
Step Process: Assignment Focus and Intent	p. 13
Big Book Contents: How It Is Organized	p. 15
Reflection	p. 17
Preparation to Do This Work: How to Begin
	p. 19
Powerlessness
	p. 23
	p. 25
	p. 27
Faith
	p. 32
Decision
	p. 38
Inventory
	p. 44
	p. 48
	p. 51
	p. 53
	p. 56
	p. 59
	p. 62
Disclosure
	p. 64
Readiness
	p. 69
Prayer
	p. 73
Making a List
	p. 76
Making Amends
	p. 80
"Spot Check" Inventory
	p. 84
Prayer and Meditation
	p. 88
Carrying the Message; Practicing the Principles
	p. 92
Final Reflection	p. 96
Helpful Tools
The A.A. Symbol Analyzed	p. 99
Resentment Worksheet	p. 100
Outline of Step Ten	p. 103
Outline of Step Eleven	p. 104
Outline of Step Twelve (Summary of Instructions in Big Book Chapter 7)	p. 108
My Personal Morning Prayer and Meditation Practice	p. 110
My Personal Evening Prayer and Meditation Practice	p. 113
Principles	p. 115
Meeting Formats
Big Book Step Study Meeting (A.A.)	p. 119
Big Book Text Study Meeting (A.A.)	p. 122
Big Book Step Workshop (Open)	p. 123
Big Book Step Study Meeting (Open)	p. 126
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