Where are the traditions in the AA Big book?
Traditions in the AA Big Book
The traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) are not extensively detailed within the Big Book itself. Instead, they are primarily outlined in a separate document called The Twelve Traditions, which was written by Bill Wilson, one of AA's founders, to guide the organization’s principles and unity.
However, the Big Book does reference the importance of group unity, anonymity, and the collective responsibility of members, which are core concepts reflected in the traditions. The main focus of the Big Book is on individual recovery stories, the program of recovery, and the spiritual principles behind sobriety.
The Twelve Traditions are published separately in the AA pamphlet titled The Twelve Traditions and are often discussed in AA meetings and literature. They serve as the foundation for the organizational and communal aspects of AA, emphasizing principles such as anonymity, self-support, and the importance of the group conscience.