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If you haven’t yet started on the Big Book or you need a refresher, this app is going to help you. Some recovering addicts find it difficult to read this on their own so allowing the speakers to do that for you, so you can just listen and take it all in, is a very beneficial way to learn the principles and other information that you need. \n\nLEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO STAY IN SOBRIETY: With this app, you can learn what it takes to stay in sobriety. There is so much information out there about recovery and preventing relapse, it can be tough to take it all in. Let this app give you a simple, yet in-depth way to learn what it takes to stay in sobriety. \n\nMEDITATION AND OTHER RECOVERY TOOLS: As you get this app, you will see that there are many recovery tools from Joe and Charlie that help for living sober. There is a sleep and meditation timer. You will get meditation and relaxing sounds. There are even daily inspirational notifications with amazing artwork that help you to keep motivated in your recovery. Get all that and so much more with this Big Book study. 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