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Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
INTEREST occurs
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1.
... interest and
find application outside A.A. itself.
12&12 p.15,
Foreword
Though the
essays which
follow were
written mainly for
members, it is
thought by many of
A.A.'s
friends that these
pieces
might
arouse interest and
find
application outside A.A. itself.
2.
... interest and
hold these alcoholic people must ...
BB xxviii(xxvi),
The Doctor's Opinion
The
message which can
interest and
hold these
alcoholic people
must have
depth and
weight.
3.
... interest, both
humanitarian and business, in the ...
BB p.149,
To Employers
There is a
real interest, both
humanitarian and
business, in the well-being of
employees.
4.
... interest in
A.A. and spiritual things, often ...
12&12 p.119,
Step Twelve
Their
common suffering
as
drinkers, their
common interest in
A.A. and
spiritual things,
often
enhance such
unions.
5.
... interest in
A.A., it is suggested that ...
BB p.573(575),
Appendix VI, How to Get in Touch With A.A.
6.
... interest in
our fellows.
BB p.84,
Into Action
We will
lose interest in
selfish things and
gain interest in our
fellows.
7.
... interest in
selfish things and gain interest ...
BB p.84,
Into Action
We will
lose interest in
selfish things and
gain interest in our
fellows.
8.
... interest in
such things, a feeling of ...
BB p.131,
The Family Afterward
When he
renews interest in
such things, a
feeling of
jealousy may
arise.
9.
... interest in
the children and may show ...
BB p.126,
The Family Afterward
He may take
small interest in
the
children and may
show
irritation when
reproved for his
delinquencies.
10.
... interest in
the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics ...
12&12 p.16,
Foreword
There is, too, a
rising interest in the
Twelve Traditions of
Alcoholics Anonymous.
11.
... interest in
them.
BB p.112,
To Wives
You might
suggest that you both take an
interest in them.
12.
... interest, it
may be best to drop ...
BB p.112,
To Wives
If this
kind of
approach
does not
catch your
husband's
interest, it may be
best to
drop the
subject, but after a
friendly talk your
husband will usually
revive
the
topic himself.
13.
... interest, lend
him your copy of this ...
BB p.94,
Working With Others
If he
shows interest,
lend him your
copy of this book.
14.
... interest, pure
and simple, that has enabled ...
12&12 p.66,
Step Six
After all, hasn't it been
self-
interest,
pure and
simple, that has
enabled
most of us to
escape?
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