"approach" in the Big Book

I expressed my entire willingness to approach these individuals, admitting my wrong.

That the man who is making the approach has had the same difficulty, that he obviously knows what he is talking about, that his whole deportment shouts at the new prospect that he is a man with a real answer, that he has no attitude of Holier Than Thou, nothing whatever except the sincere desire to be helpful; that there are no fees to pay, no axes to grind, no people to please, no lectures to be endured—these are the condi­

After such an approach many take up their beds and walk again.

Though not a religious person, I have profound respect for the spiritual approach in such cases as yours.

Our own conception, however inadequate, was sufficient to make the approach and to effect a contact with Him.

Whether we agree with a particular approach or conception seems to make little difference.

We agnostically inclined would not feel satisfied with a proposal which does not lend itself to reasonable approach and interpretation.

To some people we need not, and probably should not emphasize the spiritual feature on our first approach.

It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still smarts from our injustice to him, and announce that we have gone religious.

The question of how to approach the man we hated will arise.

You need this information to put yourself in his place, to see how you would like him to approach you if the tables were turned.

Approach through a doctor or an institution is a better bet.

If he thinks he can do the job in some other way, or prefers some other spiritual approach, encourage him to follow his own conscience.

We have no monopoly on God; we merely have an approach that worked with us.

If this kind of approach does not catch your husband’s interest, it may be best to drop the subject, but after a friendly talk your husband will usually revive the topic himself.

Suppose an approach is made something like this: State that you know about his drinking, and that it must stop.

Perhaps you are not quite in sympathy with the approach we suggest.

We think this method of approach will accomplish several things.

The other day an approach was made to the vice president of a large industrial concern.

They will approach still other sick ones and fellowships of Alcoholics Anonymous may spring up in each city and hamlet, havens for those who must find a way out.

In the chapter “Working With Others” you gathered an idea of how we approach and aid others to health.

The very practical approach to his problems, the absence of intolerance of any kind, the informality, the genuine democracy, the uncanny understanding which these people had were irresistible.

Every few days this doctor suggests our approach to one of his patients.