“To my mind, one of the most significant sentences in
the entire book Alcoholics Anonymous is this: ‘Some of
us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result
was nil until we let go absolutely.’ The rigidity with which
even some nondrinking alcoholics will cling to the opinions,
beliefs, and convictions they had upon entering A.A. is
well nigh incredible. One of the major objectives of A.A.
therapy is to help the alcoholic finally recognize these
ideas and become willing to relinquish his death grip on
them.”

A Member’s Eye View of Alcoholics Anonymous, pg. 13