i am in A.A. zen and am about half way through the steps (on 6) i hit my bottom very hard and have made slow steady progress over the last 4 + years now. i don't believe the big book has All the answers.. however, the program has helped me greatly and my life is currently 100% better than it was in 2006' i admire and respect sobriety. no matter what anyone else says.. there is more than one way to skin a cat!