WHY STUDY THE ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BIG BOOK?
When I came to OA nearly 23 years ago I was sufficiently beaten down by my food related problems that I was willing to listen to anyone who exhibited any degree of sanity when it came to behavior around food. It was a blessing that my first sponsor introduced me to the Big Book and I gave no argument. But I know that is not always the case for others. My favorite is the OA member who bought the Big Book as instructed and read it from cover to cover. This OA member says she read it as a novel and felt real sorrow for those poor alcoholics in the stories. After finishing the Big Book she gave it to a university fund raiser. Years later she returned to the Big Book and today is a strong advocate for studying it. Why do I continue to study the Big Book and try to guide those desiring recovery through it? The Big Book instructions for living have completely changed my life for the better. To start with, I could not remain a stable size before coming to OA and meeting the Big Book. But, reac
