From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... explained.
BB p.7,
Bill's Story
2.
... explained, and
it is seen by the ...
12&12 p.61,
Step Five
When your mission is carefully explained, and it
is seen by the recipient
of your confidence how helpful he can really be,
the conversation will
start easily and will soon become eager.
3.
... explained --
Appendix II.
BB p.25,
There Is A Solution (Note)
4.
... explained that
other Steps of the A.A. ...
12&12 p.40,
Step Three
Then it is explained that other Steps of the A.A. program can be practiced with success
only when Step Three is given a determined and persistent trial.
5.
... explained that
though certainly selfish and foolish, ...
BB p.7,
Bill's Story
Best of all, I met a kind doctor who explained that though certainly selfish and foolish, I had been seriously ill, bodily and mentally.
6.
... explained their
need and inquired if she ...
BB p.156,
A Vision For You
7.
... explained to
such people that he is ...
BB p.115,
To Wives
When you have carefully explained to such people that he is a sick person, you will have created a new atmosphere.
8.
... explained to
them the new principles by ...
BB p.98,
Working With Others
When your prospect has made such reparation as he can to his family, and has thoroughly explained to
them the new principles
by which he is living, he should proceed to put those principles into action at home.
9.
... explained what
a wonderful Fellowship we had, ...
12&12 p.152,
Tradition Five
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