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The Blog

Notes, essays, and data dives on the Big Book.

April 8, 2026

How Many Musts Are in the Big Book?

The classic AA question, answered with every occurrence cited from the official aa.org PDFs.

April 2, 2026

The "I" to "We" Shift in Bill's Story

Bill's Story doesn't just describe recovery — its grammar enacts it. Watch the voice change page by page.

March 27, 2026

What the Big Book Actually Says About Fear

Fear is one of the most-discussed topics in the Big Book. Here's what the text actually says — and where to find it.