EPISODE · Feb 21, 2023 · 33 MIN
The Big Book Chapter, "To Wives," Is Troublesome
from Sober Friends · host Matt J, Steve C
Send us Fan MailMatt and Steve have done a lot of learning about the construction of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous from reaching "Writing the Big Book," by Bill Schaberg. In today's language, the chapter, "To Wives," is troublesome. In the context of 1938, it reflected the times.Men were alcoholicsAlcoholics were white, Christian menWomen supported the man in the homeThe chapter states it's "written," by the women of AA. In reality, Bill Wilson wrote it himself. In today's times, it can be viewed as sexist and submissive to the alcoholic in the family.Steve and Matt talk about the chapter in today's society and the best way to digest it to make it relevant in modern times.Support the show📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.
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Send us Fan Mail Matt and Steve have done a lot of learning about the construction of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous from reaching "Writing the Big Book," by Bill Schaberg. In today's language, the chapter, "To Wives," is troublesome. In the context of 1938, it reflected the times. Men were alcoholicsAlcoholics were white, Christian menWomen supported the man in the homeThe chapter states it's "written," by the women of AA. In reality, Bill Wilson wrote it himself.&nbs...
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