Word Analysis
"read" in the Big Book
12
occurrences in 12 passages
By Chapter
Ch. 4: We Agnostics3
Ch. 5: How It Works1
Ch. 7: Working with Others2
Ch. 8: To Wives4
Ch. 10: To Employers1
Ch. 11: A Vision for You1
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Chapter 4: We Agnostics(3 passages)
Besides a seeming inability to accept much on faith, * Please be sure to read Appendix II on “Spiritual Experience.”
Chapter 4: We Agnostics · Page 47Read in PDF →
We read wordy books and indulge in windy arguments, thinking we believe this universe needs no God to explain it.
Chapter 4: We Agnostics · Page 49Read in PDF →
In this book you will read the experience of a man who thought he was an atheist.
Chapter 4: We Agnostics · Page 55Read in PDF →
Chapter 5: How It Works(1 passage)
In this book you read again and again that faith did
Chapter 5: How It Works · Page 70Read in PDF →
Chapter 7: Working with Others(2 passages)
If he is sincerely interested and wants to see you again, ask him to read this book in the interval.
Chapter 7: Working with Others · Page 95Read in PDF →
He has read this volume and says he is prepared to go through with the Twelve Steps of the program of recovery.
Chapter 7: Working with Others · Page 96Read in PDF →
Chapter 8: To Wives(4 passages)
read this book or at least the chapter on alcoholism.
Chapter 8: To Wives · Page 112Read in PDF →
Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read.
Chapter 8: To Wives · Page 112Read in PDF →
He may not share your enthusiasm, but he is practically sure to read the book and he may go for the program at once.
Chapter 8: To Wives · Page 113Read in PDF →
In any event, try to have your husband read this book.
Chapter 8: To Wives · Page 114Read in PDF →
Chapter 10: To Employers(1 passage)
If the book is read the moment the patient is able, while acutely depressed, realization of his condition may come to him.
Chapter 10: To Employers · Page 144Read in PDF →
Chapter 11: A Vision for You(1 passage)
Unhappy drinkers who read this page will understand!
Chapter 11: A Vision for You · Page 151Read in PDF →