Joe and Charlie Big Book Step Study — Facilitated by Karen H.

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Joe & Charlie

Big Book Step Study

A 10-session walk through the AA Big Book using Joe and Charlie’s beloved Big Book Study recordings as a guide. Slides and PDFs available for each session.

Karen H.

Karen H.

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Before Session 1 — Required Reading

Read AA Big Book: Foreword to First Edition (pp. xiii–xiv) AND Foreword to Second Edition (pp. xiii–xiv). Print or save the study handouts for easy reference.

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Sessions

AA History Video
Session 1
AA History
Read NextThe Doctor’s Opinion — pp. xiii–xiv
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The Doctor's Opinion Video
Session 2
The Doctor’s Opinion
Read NextBill’s Story — pp. 1–16
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Bill's Story Video
Session 3
Bill’s Story
Read NextThere is a Solution — pp. 17–29
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Session 4

There is a Solution
Read NextMore About Alcoholism (pp. 30–43) & We Agnostics (pp. 44–57)
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More About Alcoholism Video
Session 5
More About Alcoholism & We Agnostics
Read NextWe Agnostics (pp. 44–57) & How It Works (pp. 58–62)
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Steps 1, 2, 3 Video
Session 6
Steps 1, 2 & 3
Read NextHow It Works (pp. 63–71) & Into Action (pp. 72–88)
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Step 4 Part 1 Video
Session 7
Step 4 — Part 1
PrepareReview “Basic Instincts of Life” handout. Begin Step Four Inventory.
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Step 4 Part 2 Video
Session 8
Step 4 — Part 2
Read NextInto Action (pp. 72–88) & Working With Others (pp. 89–103)
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Steps 5-9 Video
Session 9
Steps 5 – 9
Read NextInto Action (pp. 72–88) & Working With Others (pp. 89–103). Review your Inventory Lists.
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Steps 10-12 Video
Session 10
Steps 10 – 12
ReadInto Action through A Vision For You — pp. 72–164
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