Word Analysis
"yes" in the Big Book
15
occurrences in 15 passages
By Chapter
Ch. 1: Bill's Story1
Ch. 2: There Is a Solution2
Ch. 3: More About Alcoholism1
Ch. 4: We Agnostics2
Ch. 6: Into Action1
Ch. 7: Working with Others1
Ch. 10: To Employers2
Ch. 11: A Vision for You5
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Chapter 1: Bill's Story(1 passage)
Yes, the old boy was on fire all right.
Chapter 1: Bill's Story · Page 9Read in PDF →
Chapter 2: There Is a Solution(2 passages)
He said to the doctor, “Is there no exception?’’ “Yes,’’ replied the doctor, “there is.
Chapter 2: There Is a Solution · Page 27Read in PDF →
Our hope is that many alcoholic men and women, desperately in need, will see these pages, and we believe that it is only by fully disclosing ourselves and our problems that they will be persuaded to say, “Yes, I am one of them too; I must have this thing.”
Chapter 2: There Is a Solution · Page 29Read in PDF →
Chapter 3: More About Alcoholism(1 passage)
Some of you are thinking: “Yes, what you tell us is true, but it doesn’t fully apply.
Chapter 3: More About Alcoholism · Page 38Read in PDF →
Chapter 4: We Agnostics(2 passages)
Yes, we of agnostic temperament have had these thoughts and experiences.
Chapter 4: We Agnostics · Page 46Read in PDF →
Yes, we had been faithful, abjectly faithful to the God of Reason.
Chapter 4: We Agnostics · Page 54Read in PDF →
Chapter 6: Into Action(1 passage)
Yes, there is a long period of reconstruction ahead.
Chapter 6: Into Action · Page 83Read in PDF →
Chapter 7: Working with Others(1 passage)
If he says yes, then his attention should be drawn to you as a person who has recovered.
Chapter 7: Working with Others · Page 90Read in PDF →
Chapter 10: To Employers(2 passages)
If your decision is yes, whether the reason be humanitarian or business or both, then the following suggestions may be helpful.
Chapter 10: To Employers · Page 140Read in PDF →
If he says yes, does he really mean it, or down inside does he think he is fooling you, and that after rest and treatment he will be able to get away with a few drinks now and then?
Chapter 10: To Employers · Page 142Read in PDF →
Chapter 11: A Vision for You(5 passages)
You say, “Yes, I’m willing.
Chapter 11: A Vision for You · Page 152Read in PDF →
Yes, there is a substitute and it is vastly more than that.
Chapter 11: A Vision for You · Page 152Read in PDF →
But what about his responsibilities—his family and the men who would die because they would not know how to get well, ah—yes, those other alcoholics?
Chapter 11: A Vision for You · Page 154Read in PDF →
She replied, “Yes, we’ve got a corker.
Chapter 11: A Vision for You · Page 156Read in PDF →
“Yes, that’s me,” said the sick man, “the very image.
Chapter 11: A Vision for You · Page 157Read in PDF →