Comments on: Progressive Big Book Sponsorship: A Look at the Chapter 2 Groups (By James R.)

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:16:07 +0000

“Working people through the book has a guaranteed 75% success rate” If I am not mistaken, wasn’t that so-called success rate offered up before the book hit the streets? Isn’t all the talk about recovery rates ridiculous??? How do you quantify “those who really tried”?

By: DK

DK — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:37:17 +0000

This fellowship was named after the book, not the other way around. Working people through the book has a guaranteed 75% success rate, unlike the “90/90″ way which holds to a 5% success rate. As far as the 12 & 12 goes, I’d rather prefer a book that was written by different people in a peak of a spiritual experience, rather than just one man going through a peak of depression. And everything other than that is just watered down treatment center Gorski crap. If you disagree, go to Narcotics Anonymous.

By: Elaine C

Elaine C — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:54:45 +0000

Thanks for this article–it’s great news.
For quite a few years I have been uncomfortable with the more hard-core, rigid, legalistic methods of some AAers. There are those of us who prefer to encourage beginners (and others looking for something more than just sobriety) to use the steps as a way to practice a daily relationship with God as they understand God. …to work together as equals not as boss and underling. …and to be flexible with each individual due to limitations, personality, interests, etc.
Elaine C.
in Oregon