Back to Basics - AA Book
Back to Basics: The Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners' Meetings by Wally P. is a practical AA study guide that presents the Twelve Steps through a structured four-session beginners' meeting format.
This softcover book is designed to help readers return to the simple, clear, and practical approach used by early AA members to introduce newcomers to the Big Book, the Twelve Steps, and the spiritual principles of recovery.
About Back to Basics
Back to Basics focuses on the Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners' Meetings, a format used in earlier AA history to help newcomers begin working through the Steps in a short, guided series of sessions. The book is often used by AA members, sponsors, recovery groups, and step study leaders who want a focused guide for introducing the Twelve Steps.
Many readers use this book alongside the
Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book,
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions,
and other
12 Step study materials
for sponsorship, group study, newcomer support, and personal recovery work.
Product Details
- Title: Back to Basics: The Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners' Meetings
- Author: Wally P.
- Format: Softcover
- Pages: 164 pages plus appendices
- Approximate size: 6" x 9" x 1/2"
- ISBN: 9780965772013
Common Uses
- AA Beginners' Meetings
- Step study groups
- Sponsor and sponsee work
- Newcomer support
- Big Book study groups
- Personal Twelve Step study
- Recovery group literature tables
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back to Basics by Wally P. about?
Back to Basics is a guide to the Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners' Meetings format, presenting the Twelve Steps through a structured four-session approach.
Is Back to Basics an official AAWS book?
No. Back to Basics is written by Wally P. and is not an Alcoholics Anonymous World Services publication.
Who is this book helpful for?
This book is helpful for AA members, sponsors, sponsees, step study groups, newcomer meetings, and anyone looking for a clear and practical way to study the Twelve Steps.
Does this book replace the AA Big Book?
No. Back to Basics is a study guide and companion resource. Many readers use it alongside the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book and other AA recovery literature.
How many pages are in Back to Basics?
This softcover edition has 164 pages plus appendices.
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