Originally Posted by
jeneffer27 
Start with the doctors opinion in the beginning of the book. Then jump to chapter 3, "more about alcoholism" I was able to relate to that entire chapter. It was very helpful. Also, if you jump to the back of the book there are short stories about the lives of people and their story about alcohol. I could relate to several of those stories too, which also helped.
Bingo!
In the Dr's opinion I learn of the 5 types of alcoholics quickly identified and then the statement - all these and many others.......
I re - read More About Alcoholism often. It is a constant reminder we try to fool ourselves. For me this sum it all up......
Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could drink like other people.
The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. The persistence of this illusion is astonishing. Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death.
The Big Book is broken down into the program and then the stories. Most agree the program is the first 103 pages of the book - but all is of value for sure.
I suggest to newcomers they read the story Acceptance Was the Answer - around page 400 or so as I recall.
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