We are a fellowship of people who have recovered from the illness of compulsive eating by following the program of. Other interpretations may have equal or better value and usefulness to individual readers. The business behind the primary purpose big book study cult. Primary purpose big book study main room aa district. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous getting back to basics big book step study hyannis format we are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The purpose of the big book as it says in the forward of the book, we, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Big book study movement is outside the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics anonymous. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. The purpose of this study guide is to point out what the author has found in that basic text. The purpose of the study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a.
Primary purpose big book study group zoom meeting new. Consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. I just got it a couple weeks ago and have started modifying my new bb i bought the study version of the bb its the first 164 on the left page with lines on the right for notes. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. View by list a brief guide to alcoholics anonymous a. As an aa group, our primary purpose is to carry the message of the big book to others, and to help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. Primary purpose we are a group of alcoholics and drug addicts in memphis, tn that have taken the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. For info on the primary purpose cult, dallas, texas. Primary purpose big book study main room back to meetings. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Primary in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Guidance the 12 steps, 12 traditions, and the 12 concepts for world service have been adopted as ppgs guiding principles. Our hope is that all those who have as yet found no answer may begin to find one in the pages of our book and will presently join us on the high road to a new freedom. We have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body by taking the twelve steps as outlined in the book alcoholics anonymous.
The primary purpose group is a fellowship of men and women who meet weekly to study our basic text, the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. We cannot subscribe to the belief that this life is a.
Chicago alcoholics anonymous primary purpose big book study. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group on. Primary purpose group, dallas, texas top o the morning. Service committees treatment committees primary purpose statement card. We study the big book of alcoholics anonymous every tuesday night, come join us. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Behind pella plaza unit 10 5 other meetings at this location.
Open, discussion, big book study in church basement. Primary purpose oapp each group has but one primary purpose to carry its message to the compulsive eater who still suffers. Adapted from alcoholics anonymous tradition 5, big book pages 562 and 563. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you. This site is not endorsed by alcoholics anonymous world services, nor does it. If you are interested in what you have to do in order to have those results produced by aa, be aware that is this is the purpose of the aa big book. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book. Brought to you by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than 100 of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. In order to help us stay focussed as we study the big book, we use the big book study guide prepared by joe and charlie and crusty cliff of the dallas primary purpose group. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Joe mcq deceased joe mcq of the joe and charlie big book study tapes author of.
Our primary purposebig book study alcoholics anonymous. Its sole purpose is to deliver a spiritual experience by uncovering, discovering and discarding latent inherent truths within the individual alcoholic in a group or with another recovered alcoholic. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. Big book awakening bb study guide anyone have any experience with this thing. This study format is currently being used worldwide, as the basic text for big book sponsorship. Ppgbbs primary purpose group big book study alcoholics. Ppgbbs primary purpose group big book study back to meetings. Also, the big book is a text book, although written more like a novel, isnt meant to be read like one. Some of our members had been around for a number of years and had witnessed a very stark reality. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation.
The primary purpose group was founded on january 26, 1988 with one specific purpose in mind and that was to bring the focus of our meetings back to the program of alcoholics anonymous. Printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with the a. The big book study guide was developed by the primary purpose group of dallas the group that inspired oapp. Aa district 51 in will county illinois information and meetings schedule. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study. Purpose in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Oapp overeaters anonymous primary purpose oapp menu. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The primary purpose big book study group holds alcoholics anonymous meetings.
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