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Product details Hardcover 400 pages Publisher Hazelden Publishing; Revised edition (1975) Language English ISBN-10 0894860127

TwentyFour Hours a Day Editors 9780894860126 Books Reviews

• There is a lot of controversy over this book in AA as it is not conference approved. This book came about from the notes of a member of the Oxford group which was basically a prayer group that Dr. bob attended with Henrietta Siberling for 2 years before he got sober. Bob and Ann Smith attended this group for 2 years never admitting his alcoholism even though that and his financial troubles were well known to the group. One day he admitted to the group he could not control his drinking and they prayed over him, 2 weeks later Bill Wilson rolled into town.
  
  There is a lot of wisdom in this book and as AA 12 steps was built on the 4 steps of the Oxford group, I feel it cannot hurt to read this. The Oxford 4 steps were 1. Abandon yourself to God. 2. Make a written moral inventory. 3. Make restitution for harms done. And 4. Work with others. Sound familiar, this is all documented by Gail who started the archives of AA and her lectures on history of AA can be found on AA Podcasts.
  
  Another book I highly recommend is the little red book written 10 years after the big book and really gets into the 12 steps in more detail than the 12 and 12.
  
  Good luck and I wish you all the best as you trudge the road of sobriety.
• This little black book is really something else. I've been going to alanon meetings for about 2 weeks now and my sponsor wants to wait a month before starting my steps. The thing you quickly learn in alanon is that although you may not have a drinking problem, we are still sick with the disease of alcoholism. My loved one is currently in rehab and I just knew I had to do something for myself. I'm learning how to find inner piece and this book (along with others) has been amazing. My only qualm is that it does reference God a lot and that's not really my thing, but I can easily get past that and look at the true message.
• I have used this book for 8 years and will eventually have to get a new one for myself. I give them to other folks in the program as it has been my mainstay, especially when I was unable to attend meetings as often as I wanted. I like that it gives a daily meditation, which I live and breath for. It sets me on the right track for my day, and teaches me to internalize the messages in recovery. Used properly, it can be a worthy tool for maintaining one's sobriety. Even though the readings remain the same I get something new every year from the daily inspirations, and this book has spoken to my needs of the moment more times than I can count. It is truly a God-given hand to be held in the face of life on life's terms.
• Too big, I should have paid an extra dollar or two for a smaller one. This is a full page size book and I would love a smaller one to keep in my purse. The words are irreplaceable though!
• It's a very good publication with daily reminders to living a day at a time.......spiritually and through AA. Make no mistake, this book is used by people in AA and for people who believe in God/a Higher power. I think if you're a spiritual person suffering from an addiction and if you can get past the occasional references to being in AA and you substitute your addiction for alcohol it's a great daily reminder to take things one day at a time. And in reality that's all anyone really has whether you're suffering from an addiction or not.
• This time honored book is a reliable source of support for those in recovery. The daily messages serve to help construct a positive thought pattern as we go throughout the day. Excellent for anyone but particularly those seeking to expand their spiritual awareness. Twenty Four Hours a Day Larger Print]][[ASIN0894861085
• Richmond Walker wrote one amazing book back in the early 1950s and I have to say that next to the big book and the 12 and 12, this book has been instrumental in my 22 years of sobriety. This book has been by my side the whole time. I cannot recommend it enough. I think it blows the doors off of Daily Reflections which I think was done in a very half measures way. This book is way beyond that one.
• This book doesn't get the credit it deserves. If every AA member read and lived by this book, there'd be a lot more happy and sober AA members. It helps teach people to truly live the steps, incorporate them in their lives, learn the traditions, and act responsibly and respectfully within (and outside of) AA. Many of the meditations are taken from quotes in the Big Book. It's a solution based daily prayer and meditation book. Invaluable, in my opinion. I'd give it 10 stars if I could.