"the programme of suggestions in the Big Book is seen as almost a Holy Text."
I brought this up at a meeting once. I also said I felt the founder was just a human being with lots of faults and I was troubled by him being treated and quoted as if he were the messiah. I was treated to a 45 minute quote filled lecture from an old timer. Oops!
It was my last meeting.
Did learn some things and meet some good people though. The guy who used to sponsor me really helped me out in early recovery. Didn't say much but was a real good listener. It's what I needed at that point, I guess.
So yeah take what you need. Also keep an open mind and do some investigation into other methods. I read a lot and use what info I feel works for me.