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07-07-2019, 08:34 AM

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Dave42001

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Originally Posted by Grungehead

My sponsor used to say something to the effect of "the 12x12 is for graduate study of the steps". I don't think I got that right but it was something similar to that, meaning it's was for when you wanted to get deeper into the steps after you already had a firm grasp of them from the Big Book.

Great post, Grunge! Hope you had a good 4th, Friend!

I was taught something very similar.. Steps 6& 7 Bill W really goes into a lot more detail in the 12X12.. Actually picked one up at 1/2 books the other day for a new guy for $3.. perfect condition!