AA
History
History
This midwestern town is considered the birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous
what is Akron? (Ohio)
These two people are considered AA's co-founders
Who is Dr. Bob and Bill W.?
This chapter in AA’s Big Book, contains a list of the 12 steps
What is Chapter 5?
The only chronic, progressive and deadly disease that forces the sufferer to diagnose themselves before recovery can occur.
What is alcoholism?
This woman of faith, invited Bill, a rum hound from New York, over to her house.
who is Henrietta Sieberling?
You will not regret this.
what is the past?
Prior to starting AA both co-founders were in contact with this fellowship.
What is the Oxford Group?
The Dr. who's theory that we have an allergy to alcohol
Who is Dr. Silkworth?
This chapter says, when we speak to you of God, we mean your own conception of God.
What is We Agnostics?
The definition of this word is a false mental conception, resistant to reason.
What is a delusion?
In the beginning Bill Wilson couldn't get anyone sober. This person told Bill that at least he was staying sober.
Who is Lois W.?
This will "slip away"
What is self seeking?
AA International conventions are held this often.
What is every 5 years?
Bill W. considered this person his sponsor, even though he never had long-term, permanent sobriety.
who is Ebby Thatcher?
This is the number of pages in the Big Book, not counting the stories or appendices
What is 164 pages?
In the chapter We agnostics, this is our dilemma
What is lack of power?
This nurse helped almost 5,000 hospitalized alcoholic patients.
Who is Sister Ignatia?
you will comprehend this
What is serenity?
This is considered the year Alcoholics Anonymous started.
What is 1935?
When Bill and Bob met
When Bill Wilson couldn't sober-up any drunks, this person noted that he was staying sober
Who is Lois Wilson?
According to the 4th edition, the Big Book is in this many languages. (within 10)
What is 43 languages?
This is where the main problem for the alcoholic centers
What is in the mind?
Father Ed Dowling was of this Catholic religious order
What is a jesuit?
You will gain interest in this
Who are your fellows?
The 20th International Convention of AA was held in this city
What is St. Louis?
Before AA existed, this man visited Carl Jung to try and get sober.
Who is Roland Hazard?
This person thought, if they mixed milk with their whiskey it couldn't hurt them on a full stomach.
Who is Jim?
The idea for the alcoholic, that this time, when they take a drink, it will be different.
What is insanity?
This person gave Bill the number to Henrietta Sieberling.
Who is Reverend Tunks?
This will do for you what you cannot do for yourself
What is God?