SBR: The founders Bill and Bob tell us that there are two distinct parts to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous

It might not be obvious at first, but the founders tell us that there are two distinct parts to the program. In the Big Book on page 9, in the last full paragraph, Bill shares how his friend Ebby described his introduction to the program. Bill says, "In a matter of fact way he told how two men had appeared in court, persuading the judge to suspend his commitment. They had told of a simple religious idea and a practical program of action. That was two months ago and the result was self-evident. It worked!

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