Read p. 62 first full paragraph, from:
"Selfishness--self-centerdness ..."
to
"We had to have God's help."
Above everything, we Alcoholics must be rid of this selfishness. We must or it kills us.
What is this selfishness? Described in these two paragraphs. Whenever you are confused about what the big book means by selfish, read these two paragraphs. "Extreme example of self-will run riot, though he usually doesn't think so."