Bill's Story
He co-founded AA and wrote "Bill’s Story" in the Big Book.
Bill W.
True or False - Lois Wilson wrote the chapter, "To the Wives"
False
illsblowin
2 words
Bill Wilson
The text of Step Three starts with "Made a decision to..." finish it.
"turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him"
He wrote much of the Big Book and whose stories open it.
Bill W.
The state where Bill W. had his spiritual experience at Towns Hospital in 1934.
New York
AA’s 12th Tradition says this should place principles before personalities.
anonymity
LCOOHLCAISAOUSNYMNO
2 words
Alcoholics Anonymous
A common practical action when working Step 3 after the decision.
prayer or asking God for help
Whose opinion is given at the beginning of the Big Book?
Dr. William D. Silkworth in the Doctor's Opinion
The spiritual principle Bill credited for his recovery; he called it a "power greater than ourselves."
God (Higher Power)
This spiritual principle is emphasized in Step 7, asking that shortcomings be removed.
humility
HMYILUIT
humility
The Step 3 prayer often used in AA starting "God, I offer myself..." is typically attributed to whom?
Bill W. (or anonymous AA tradition)
The man whose story "The Doctor's Story" appears in the Big Book.
Dr. Bob (Robert Smith)
The woman Bill married in 1918, mentioned in his early life.
Lois Burnham
In AA history, this 1935 Ohio city is considered the birthplace of the fellowship.
Akron
ONYMATINY
anonymity
A fear often released when someone truly practices Step 3.
fear of the future (or fear)
Who are the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous?
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
The businessman who introduced Bill to the Oxford Group ideas that influenced AA.
Ebby T. (Ebby Thacher)
When was the Big Book first published?
April 1939
KORNA
Akron
Step 3’s relationship to Steps 4–9: it primarily sets the foundation for what
taking moral inventory and making amends (or continued spiritual growth)
Early sober companion and Oxford Group contact whose experiences are included in the Big Book stories.
Ebby T. (Ebby Thacher)