Notable Names
"I've got religion!" is what this man said when he refused a drink when Bill Wilson pushed one toward him.
Who is Ebby Thatcher?
"A.A. has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name out never be drawn into (this)."
What is "public controversy?" (Tradition 10)
A source of comfort and inspiration, this collection of Bill W.'s writings addresses themes such as acceptance, gratitude and spirituality
What is "As Bill Sees It?"
"(This) has become for every practical purpose, the active voice and effective conscience of A.A. in our world affairs."
What G.S.O. (General Service Conference)?
"The use of sweets was often helpful and chocolate should be available for quick energy at times of fatigue."
What is "The Family Afterward" pages 133-134
The Big Book uses this man's name as the first example of someone "I'm resentful at" in How it Works. (The cause...affects my:)
Who is Mr. Brown?
"Our common (this) should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity."
What is "welfare?" (Tradition 1)
This book emphasizes that (this) turns out not at all grim, boring, and uncomfortable as we had feared.
What is "Living Sober?"
The 12 concepts ensure (this) remains responsive and responsible for those they serve."
What is "service structure?"
"Love and tolerance of others is our code."
What is "Into Action" page 84.
This woman was an American writer who is considered by some to be the first woman to achieve long-term sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Who is Margaret "Marty" Mann?
"Our (this) policy is based on attraction rather than promotion!"
What is "public relations?" (Tradition 11)
This biography of our cofounder chronicles the rise of A.A. with early historical recollections of the Midwest.
What is "Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers?"
Every service responsibility should be matched by (this), with it's scope well defined.
What is an "equal service authority"?
"In the face of collapse and despair, in the face of the total failure of their human resources, they found that a new power, peace, happiness and sense of direction flowed into them."
What is "We Agnostics"? page 50
His 'opinion' comes right before Chapter 1 in the Big Book on the "phenomenon of craving".
Who is William D. Silkworth, M.D.?
"Each group has but one primary purpose, to (do this) to the alcoholic who still suffers."
What is "Carry the Message?" (Tradition 5)
This book dives deep into steps 6 and 7, challenging you how to remove character defects.
What is "Drop the Rock?"
At all responsible levels, we out to maintain a traditional (this), allowing reasonable voting participation.
What is "Right of Participation?"
What is "Working with Others" page 103.
This woman joined AA in 1939 and played a key role in its growth in Chicago. Her story, "The Keys of the Kingdom," was also included in the Big Book.
Who is Sylvia K.?
"Every A.A. Group out to be fully self-supporting, declining (these)!"
What are "Outside Contributions?" (Tradition 7)
This book documents the "Spiritual Adventure of A.A. as experienced by individual members."
What is "Came to Believe?"
THIS structure out to prevail, so that minority opinion will be heard and personal grievances receive careful consideration.
What is "Right of Appeal?"
"The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink."
What is "There is a Solution" page 24.