108: Preface and Forewords with Lacy M. and Lisa K. | Big Book Workshop

In this Big Book Workshop, Lacy M. and Lisa K. break down the Preface and Forewords of the Fourth Edition of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. They cover what it means to be a “basic text,” following instructions “precisely,” the traditions, belief vs. dependence on a Higher Power, and more. Q&A includes “What is the difference between recovered and recovering?” and “How do I answer when someone asks if I want a drink OR why I don’t drink?” Pages: xi - xxiv Links Jack Alexander - Author of Article in The Saturday Evening Post that brought A.A. much attention: https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2016/01/skeptical-journalist/ Marty Mann - One of the first women in AA and one of the reasons for traditions around anonymity: https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.159.11.1950-a The Magdalen House is a nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Founded in Dallas in 1987, The Magdalen House remains the only agency in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to offer comprehensive recovery services – without insurance or state funding – 100% free of charge. Learn more and support our mission at magdalenhouse.org.