From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... increase.
BB p.104,
To Wives
2.
... increase in
the size and the span ...
BB xxii,
Foreword to Third Edition
In spite of the great increase in the size and the span of this Fellowship, at
its core it remains simple and personal.
3.
... increase in
this helpful interchange.
BB p.162,
A Vision For You
There is a good bit of travel between East and West and we foresee a great increase in this helpful interchange.
4.
... increase the
list.
BB p.18,
There Is A Solution
It brings misunderstanding, fierce resentment, financial insecurity,
disgusted friends and
employers, warped lives of blameless children, sad wives and parents -- anyone can increase the list.
5.
... increase the
list ad infinitum.
BB p.31,
More About Alcoholism
Here are some of the methods we have tried: Drinking beer only, limiting the number of drinks, never drinking alone, never drinking in the morning, drinking only at
home, never having it in the
house, never drinking during business hours, drinking only at parties,
switching from scotch
to brandy, drinking only
natural wines, agreeing to resign if ever drunk on the job, taking a trip, not taking a trip, swearing off forever (with and without a
solemn oath), taking more physical exercise, reading inspirational
books, going to health farms and sanitariums, accepting voluntary commitment to asylums --
we could increase the list ad infinitum.
6.
... increase the
pleasure of those there; if ...
BB p.102,
Working With Others
If it is a happy occasion, try to increase the pleasure of those there; if a business
occasion, go and attend to your business enthusiastically.
7.
... increase, we
hope your employees may be ...
BB p.144,
To Employers
As our work spreads and our
numbers increase, we hope your employees may be
put in personal contact with some of us.
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