Big Book chapter
The opening medical opinion in the Big Book provides historical context for the book's presentation of alcoholism.
What to know
- This subject belongs to AA Books and Literature: A guide to the Big Book, its chapters, major A.A. books, and the meaning of Conference-approved literature.
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- Use the official A.A. sources below for the source material and current wording.
Official A.A. sources
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