Carry This Message: A Guide for Big Book Sponsorship

by Joe McQ

"Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs." -STEP 12 of the TWELVE STEPSSponsorship is a key construct in A. A. and other Twelve Step groups, and the twelfth step is the foundation of the sponsorship dynamic essential to recover - both for the sponsor and the sponsoree.This book addresses the concern of many in the A. A. community that sponsors have lost some skills in working with alcoholics. By offering tools for helping others find recovery and new life through the Twelve Step program, Joe McQ has created a guide for sponsors to use in working with others.By refocusing his readers on the Big Book, the Twelve Steps, and their message, McQ appeals for a return to the roots and essence of the A. A. program. Moreover, he issues a strong call to action, for return to the fullness and the integrity of the miraculous recovery program.

Genres: Self Help

163 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 25, 2002

Reviews

[Gregory Duerfeldt-selanoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for anyone sponsoring a person through the 12 steps

[Dr. Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! A great guide for anyone new to sponsorship in a 12-step program.

[Lauren Monsey Nagel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is excellent for anyone that sponsors, wants to sponsor or has any interest in learning more about working the steps. Another good book by same author is The Steps We Took.

[Daniel Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book teaches people in 12-step programs how to sponsor. He outlines the spiritual principles and the practices that support them. I'm not in a 12-step program, but I see the value in living a 12-step life and this book helps you do that.

[Ralph · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a reference book , I read as I need to use it, it's very clear & useful.

[Jeff Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

What a wealth of great information that we all can use. Looking forward to reading another of his books. Thank you Joe and more importantly thank you God!
Jeff B.

[Neal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reader beware: this is a VERY Jesus-centric book. Joe doesn’t go light on the religion, and it’s off-putting.