Aa back to the basics book

This beginners meeting describes in stepbystep detail the original alcoholics anonymous beginners meetings that produced a 5075% recovery rate from alcoholism during the 1940s and 1950s. Back to basics the alcoholics anonymous beginners meetings one of the most important recovery books ever written discover the sheer simplicity of the early aa program that produced a 5075% recovery rate from alcoholism. In my home town, it started innocently enough about keeping to a. Mar 04, 2016 there several views to the back to basics movement. The back to basics guy sharing his experience, strength and hope. Based on the content and flow of the earliest aa beginners meetings in the 1940s, this guide conducts you through the twelve steps in four onehour sessions. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.

Not wanting to reinvent the wheel, the back to basics beginners meeting is formatted to accomplish the same thing in much the same way. The book has been specifically rewritten for use in treatment centers, aftercare facilities, halfway houses, recovery homes, correctional facilities, and twelvestep meetings. Back to the basics of recovery is a 2016 version of the 1946 back to basics a. I was involved for almost 3 years in a sunday night meeting entitled back to basic where we used this book and the big book. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. I have had the back to basics books since it was first introduced in 1981. This is an excellent book for doing the steps the way they were done back in the days when aa started. Inventory sheets all as you might imagine is the fourth step with a sheet we use in step 8 as well. We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. Back to basics the alcoholics anonymous beginners meetings. Back to basics big book study alcoholics anonymous.

Bob would say and these are the best ways i have seen it. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Take all twelve steps in a couple of hours using the big book and the back to basics format developed by the aa pioneers in the 1940s. Back to basics omaha central office alcoholics anonymous. These early meetings in that spirit had the beginner take the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous in four 1hour sessions. Covers topics from farming, food preservation, blacksmithing, camping, and other topics. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. The book also includes stories and anecdotes that are designed to inspire individuals to pursue the fellowship of aa and follow the 12 steps. Handouts three of the handouts outline homework to be completed outside of the meeting. Back to basics as currently constituted is based on the 1998 book of that name second edition 2001, eighth printing 2006 authored by a very interesting character named wally p. Back to basics lansing alcoholism treatment program.

Handouts back to the book a guide for aa beginners. Back to basics the aa beginners meetings 10 book package. Three of the handouts outline homework to be completed outside of the meeting. If youre new to aa, have just become a new sponsor, or simply want to reinvigorate your recovery program, back to basics will guide you through the twelve. Step four this guide refers to the included aa the original way 4 th step inventory. Based on the content and flow of the earliest aa beginners meetings in the 1940s, this guide conducts you through the twelve steps in four onehour ses. I would love to have the newest edition since my book is getting a little ragged from all the use. Several years ago, about 11 or so, i was introduced to this particular approach and wally ps book entitled back to basics. This site is not endorsed by alcoholics anonymous world services, nor does it represent alcoholics anonymous as a whole. The lifechanging beginners meetings aa back to basics.

The big book bunch unofficial written materials on the big book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. May 17, 2015 back to basics as currently constituted is based on the 1998 book of that name second edition 2001, eighth printing 2006 authored by a very interesting character named wally p. This is a good being reference for the prepper, the survivalist, or those interested in a simpler lifestyle. If youre new to aa, have just become a new sponsor, or simply want to reinvigorate your recovery program, back to basics will guide you through the twelve steps anew. It can be used as a handy reference to big book of alcoholics anonymous 4th edition following the instructional flow utilized in the back to 40s five week program. Jan 11, 2017 12 videos play all entire back to basics 12 week, 12 steps of aa recovery big book for dummies bob d. Experience the spiritual awakening that occurs as the direct result of taking the twelve steps in four onehour sessions. National big book meeting covina zoom archives baltimore, md. Bob and the good old timers, william jamesvarieties of religious experience, henry b wrightthe will of god and a mans lifework, old audio tapes and video of original members, wally pback to basics, clarence s, william glasser m. Links to groups that use this approach can be found on the right side of the page. Apr 30, 1998 this is an excellent book for doing the steps the way they were done back in the days when aa started. They literally had cards they carried and had to be approved to attend meetings. This also has the pages correlated to the alcoholics anonymous big blue book and have a lot of art table and historical information that has been proven to be accurate according to the wso.

This 128 page book is a companion for the back to the basics of recovery meeting leader guide, which is a 2015 version of the 1946 back to basics a. The alcoholics anonymous beginners meetings 2 by wally, p. Set of four 1hour back to basics cds original original matches the back to basics book a reenactment of two a. Back to the book a guide for aa beginners meetings. Back to basics is a guide for surviving in and living a more simple lifestyle.

Referring to our list, put an x or in the box that applies. Bobs original vision, the akron prebig book sixstep program found on page 151 of back to basics, that involves the following. This workshop is for newcomersbeginners who want the original, undiluted 12 step program of the 1940s when recovery rates were 5075 per cent. Wally paton is the author of back to basicsthe alcoholics anonymous beginners.

Inventory inspiration is a list that has been helpful at jarring the memory for out inventory list while basic instincts and glossary usually printed. The central office is closed on the observance days of new years, memorial day, july 4th, labor day, thanksgiving and christmas. Bob would say and these are the best ways i have seen it work that way. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Welcome to back to the books home on the world wide web. The book back to basicsthe alcoholics anonymous beginners meetings has been dedicated to dr. The back to basics book the alcoholics anonymous beginners meetings in four onehour sessions by wally p. The back to the basics was patterned after early aa beginners meetings.

Back to basics members say the program works for them, it gives them pracical ways to stay sober. Back to basics high point alcoholics anonymous intergroup. Back to basics information on taking the twelve steps in four onehour sessions. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups. Recoveryshop is the onestop shop for recovery meeting materials and 12step program related gifts. In the ne and nw areas of houston, we now have seven aa groups offering the back to basics approach to allow those alcoholics who come our way to get their needed miracle promptly, the way dr. In the past fifteen years, more than 500,000 have recovered with this time tested and highly effective program.

The back to basics foundation is dedicated to saving the lives of alcoholics by showing them the sheer simplicity of the original a. I also have the foxfire series of books but i always come back to my back to basics book. There several views to the back to basics movement. Back to the basics of the big book beginners meeting beginners meetings lansing, mi. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all.

Recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. Aas forgotten beginning the alcoholics anonymous beginners classes facts and thoughts transcribed from a talk given by wally p. God, the authors personal experience and sponsorship, big book 4 th ed. In the ne and nw areas of houston, we now have seven aa groups offering the backtobasics approach to allow those alcoholics who come our way to get their needed miracle promptly, the way dr. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The alcoholics anonymous beginners meetings, here are the steps we took. This is a thorough yet simple checklist format like bob, bill, clarence and many aa pioneers used. Meetings and how to listen to goda guide for successful living through the practice of twoway prayer. Serving amadador, calaveras, san joaquin, stanislaus and tuolumne counties with alcoholics anonymous meeting schedules for over 800 meetings in over 150 a.

This is the official website of the general service office g. There are links to aa and broward intergroup there as well. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered. This workshop is also for recovered members who want to work with others. For members of aa, or other 12 step based programs, this book will astound you as to how it was done in the beginning. Back to basics christian bookstore, saint peters, missouri. Back to basics and other threats to aa aa agnostica. South king county alano club 17 harvey road auburn, wa 98002. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. The big book of alcoholics anonymous millions of people have read the big book of aa to find instruction on how to recover from alcoholism. However, this step guide works well with a 4 column inventory worksheet also. You can learn about what back to the book is on the about page.