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Recovery is like a fire someone has to start
it. "The Honor of
All" In spite of the
great increase in the size and the span of this Fellowship, at its core it
remains simple and personal. Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery
begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic, sharing
experience, strength, and hope. "Foreword to The
Third Edition" Big Book pg.
xxii Reprinted with
permission A.A.W.S. Many years ago
one of the leading contributors to this book came under our care in this
hospital and while here he acquired some ideas which he put into practical
application at once. Later, he
requested the privilege of being allowed to tell his story to other
patients here and with some misgiving, we consented. The cases we have
followed through have been most interesting; in fact, many of them are
amazing. The unselfishness of these men as we have come to know them, the
entire absence of profit motive, and their community spirit, is indeed
inspiring to one who has labored long and wearily in this alcoholic field.
They believe in themselves, and still more in the Power which pulls
chronic alcoholics back from the gates of
death. "The Doctor's
Opinion" Big Book pg.
xxvii Reprinted with
permission A.A.W.S. While I lay
in the hospital the thought came that there were thousands of hopeless
alcoholics who might be glad to have what had been so freely given
me. Perhaps I could help some of them. They in turn might work with
others. Big Book
pg. 14 Reprinted with
permission A.A.W.S. Creator help us
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