Northstar Big Book

Table of contents & cake/recipe story. If you would like to listen to my audiobook, Seconds and Inches, please search for the title wherever you listen to podcasts. I am attempting to upload each chapter for free.

Seconds & Inches-Audiobook-Carly Israel I will be releasing the audio version of my memoir, Seconds and Inches. This is my soul baby. I was given the gift and challenge to write my memoir, by a wonderful woman who believed in me. I will be forever grateful to Jaded Ibis Press. My story is now an orphan without a publisher. I wanted to share it with the world. For free. Follow this link to find...

Seconds & Inches-Audiobook-Carly Israel I will be releasing the audio version of my memoir, Seconds and Inches. This is my soul baby. I was given the gift and challenge to write my memoir, by a wonderful woman who believed in me. I will be forever grateful to Jaded Ibis Press. My story is now an orphan without a publisher. I wanted to share it with the world. For free. If you would like to lis...

Big Book Study

Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup,  Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at  Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast:  In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir:  Seconds...

The reason why I love doing these episodes is because I get to have fellow Big Book lovers like Joy on who help me see a part of the Book in a totally different way. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup,  Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at  Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbo...

Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and...

If you want to hear more of my story on audio check it out on  Audible or  iTunes or  Amazon . If you prefer the paper-back version, check it out  here . Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstu...

2021

Becky (blue eyes), which is how I have her in my cell phone, brought so much light as we talked about being happy joyous and free. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting- 7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Pass...

What an awesome opportunity to connect with a kick-ass sober woman in FRANCE!  Laura and I break down the Big Book and fall in love with a stranger. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Al...

Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and...

Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and...

I know I have shared my lead in the past, but this one was done in the middle of a pandemic, while sitting in a car, while waiting for my son to finish physically distanced soccer practice in a mask.  AND my mom was the chair of the meeting!  I finished the lead with my cheeks hurting from smiling so much.  I love AA. If you enjoy my podcast, please leave a 5 star rating and share on your social m...

I had the privilege of connecting with my old friend and Big Book lover, Jenny. (pages 33-37) If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting- 7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 Check out my memoir:  Seco...

Mary is one of the gifts of staying sober and getting to watch people come in with dead eyes and broken spirits and then grab on to the program and change.  She is one of my go-to women for anyone in need of help. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting- 7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.u...

In this Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous interview, I get the opportunity to have Joel G, my brother in AA, share his favorite pages taking us through steps 5-7.  This is his version of step 7. "My Almighty Maker, I am ready and willing that you have all that I am - the light and the dark, the assets and liabilities. I petition that you take away every defect which blocks me from You and Your love...

Rachele is one of the ones they talk about in the Big Book of a "life long friend."  She is one of my ride or die, go-to women.  I respect and trust her.  She is an awesome human and this episode is full of questions and inspiration for us all. This is a link to the prayer (not AA) she mentioned, that is so timely during this pandemic. This is a q&a from a rav in Sydney. Its BRILLIANT! From Ra...

Brian M, from New Jersey, has been in and out of the rooms for decades, but only when he was taken through the Big Book and steps did he find his home. Check out his Big Book Home group: Black Rhinos: Wednesdays 7:30 pm EST: Zoom ID:848-3692-7906 PW:164 If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting- 7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Oh...

I love the Big Book, but one of the things I know is how much better the Big Book is when shared with others.  I am beginning a new series of Big Book interviews with Big Book lovers in my life.  They're asked to pick a part of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous that they love and share it with us. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985...

Check out my Big Book pal, Bryan, break down why he loves pages 84-88 and how they transformed his life. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner...

Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and...

Sarah is one of my all time favorite humans.  She is my sponsor and my soul sister.  No one breaks down the sex ideal like she does. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup,  Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at  Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out...

Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and...

Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup,  Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at  Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast:  In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir:  Seconds...