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Recovery is like a fire someone has to start
it. "The Honor of All" In
spite of the great increase in the size and the span of this Fellowship,
at its core it remains simple and personal. Each day, somewhere in the
world, recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic,
sharing experience, strength, and hope. "Foreword to The Third Edition" Big Book pg.
xxii Many years ago one of the leading contributors to this book came
under our care in this hospital and while here he acquired some ideas
which he put into practical application at
once. Later, he requested the privilege of being allowed to tell his
story to other patients here and with some misgiving, we consented. The
cases we have followed through have been most interesting; in fact, many
of them are amazing. The unselfishness of these men as we have come to
know them, the entire absence of profit motive, and their community
spirit, is indeed inspiring to one who has labored long and wearily in
this alcoholic field. They believe in themselves, and still more in the
Power which pulls chronic alcoholics back from the gates of
death. "The Doctor's Opinion" Big Book pg.
xxv While I lay in the hospital the thought came that there
were thousands of hopeless alcoholics who might be glad to have what had
been so freely given me. Perhaps I could help some of them. They in
turn might work with others. Big Book pg. 14 Creator help us to build the fire of
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