The doctors opinion w e ofalcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical esti mate of the plan of recovery described in this book. It explains many things for which we cannot otherwise account. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Chapter four is a history of the oxford group and the 12 steps. Biblical perspectives on step 1 by dale and juanita ryan. The doctors opinion on alcoholism was presented on november 15, 2011. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite each page of text for note taking. The doctors opinion, a playlist by the big book study from desktop or your mobile device. Doctor silkworth was the first in his field to look at alcoholism and drug addiction in a disease model that he called an allergy of the body, and an obsession of the mind. The doctor s opinion w e ofalcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical esti mate of the plan of recovery described in this book. It will take the audio a few moments to load once youve clicked the play button. The doctors theory that we have an allergy to alcohol interests us. Chapter seven offers the listeners even more solutions to apply by finding or starting meetings of their own.
Chapter two is the doctors opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Join our email list and we will send you the latest seeds of service newsletter each quarter. The doctors opinion on alcoholism november 2011 youtube. He is usually longwinded, repeats himself frequently, and has an opinion on just about anything or everything pertaining to the aa program. Charlie and joe big book study guide pdf these recordings and workbook were created by upper room communications.
Nov 05, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby the doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. In this part of the alcoholics anonymous big book study, joe and charlie discuss the chapter the doctors opinion. Aa speakers joe and charlie the doctors opinion the big book comes alive duration. Book study 5 doctors opinion 31 by the big book study. Oct, 2009 i recently found the website of one of the doctors in the big book the doctor s opinion a letter from dr. Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. They have a huge inventory of downloadable audio recordings for those in recovery. Chapter three breaks down the early history of doctor silkworth, doctor bob, and bill wilson. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Joe mcquany and charlie parmley, a team of two men who died in 2007 and 2011, respectively known as joe. Silkworth s original statement, there have been added, in the appendices, a number of the medical and religious endorsements which have come to us in. Jan 25, 2018 the wednesday night study group come and join us in person wednesday nights 7. Weve discussed, studied, and internalized material from the doctors opinion to page 23 to see how were powerless over alcohol bodily. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous.
A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the doctors opinion. Jan 29, 2017 in this part of the alcoholics anonymous big book study, joe and charlie discuss the chapter the doctor s opinion. Chapter six is study guide two and offers some of the 12 steps that apply. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
But as exproblem drinkers, we can say that his explanation makes good sense. Overview preface preface chapter 1 bill s story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics chapter 5 how it works chapter 6 into action chapter 7 working with others chapter 8 to wives chapter 9 the family afterward chapter 10 to employers chapter 11 a vision for you. Aa speakers the doctors opinion the big book comes alive. The doctors opinion part 2 the wednesday night study group come and join us in person wednesday nights 7. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. As laymen, our opinion as to its soundness may, of course, mean little. Tap on any audiobook link to expand it s mp3 tapes. Apr 11, 2019 in 1977, some members met in a tulsa, ok hotel room for a discussion of the big book.
An aa taper made a four tape set of their presentation and called it the big book study. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This series of talks came about from a friendship that started in alcoholics. Book study 4 doctors opinion 22 by the big book study published on 20160829t19. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. This was the eleventh annual weekend big book study that was attended by over 100 people in may 2016 in minneapolis, mn. Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions, in large part because of doctor silkworth. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The doctors opinion the doctors opinion contains two letters written by william d. One of my favorite big book study sessions ever recorded.
We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. Our canadian friend moves through the big book of alcoholics anonymous from a perspective of a member of overeaters anonymous. The little doctor who loved drunks a letter from dr. Joe and charlie tapes aa big book study 34 free mp3 audio files listen download. Here are the rest of joe and charlies big book study. The big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Doctors opinion the problemstep1 part 2 ps xixxii recorded sun feb 12 2017.
Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. This also has been kept intact, just as it was originally written in 1939 by the late dr. William d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The doctors opinion the doctors opinion we of alcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical estimate of the plan ofrecovery described in this book. Primary purpose group people will really love this, really great workshop.
Big book study may, 2016 minnesota webcast recordings. Joe and charlie tapes download mp3 format toledo aa meetings. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. There is also some brief writing by bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Nov 06, 2008 frequently asked questions abstinence afflicted aggregate alcohol alcoholic alcoholics anonymous alcoholism all addictions allergy amends anonymous atheist audio avocation big book big book meeting bill s story bill w. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city, where he had treated, one of the founding members of aa, bill w. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. It was written at a time when aa was just beginning to establish itself as a new outlet of recovery for people afflicted with what was rapidly becoming viewed as a disease. Includes the original foreword, the doctor s opinion and dr.
The video recordings include great sound and a unified presentation. I have one of these and it is one of my favorite items, a really excellent and useful for book study meetings or as a gift to a newcomer who is going to be heading to one. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery. In this part of the alcoholics anonymous big book study, joe and charlie discuss the chapter the doctor s opinion. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. Chapter two is the doctor s opinion from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. A wellknown doctor, chief physician at a nationally prominent hospital specializing in alcoholic and drug addiction, gave alcoholics anonymous this letter. Jan 31, 2009 frequently asked questions abstinence afflicted aggregate alcohol alcoholic alcoholics anonymous alcoholism all addictions allergy amends anonymous atheist audio avocation big book big book meeting bill s story bill w. Aa speakers joe and charlie the doctors opinion the. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the.
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