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Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the challenges many face, Joe discusses the common human struggles with accepting a power greater than ourselves.

“So they just said to you what I just said to you. The reader may still ask why he should believe in a power greater than himself. I think I have advanced that for you earlier. But we think there are some good reasons. Let us take a look at some of them. The practical individual today is a stickler for facts and results. Is that you? Show me, don’t tell me. I’ll research it myself. Nevertheless, the 20th century readily accepts theories of all kinds provided they’re firmly grounded in fact.”

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