If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. The first section of the big book of alcoholics anonymous has not changed or been revised in any of the four editions. The best way to get in touch with alcoholics anonymous is through your local telephone book by simply looking up alcoholics anonymous in the white pages. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a.
Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics anonymous. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Aa meeting ideas, big book page 68, egotism, humility, matching calamity with serenity 2 comments aa s all over this one we can laugh at those who think spirituality is the way of weakness. It is an incredible source of information from the early days of a. The appendices have been included, giving this document a nearly identical format to the pocket edition to the big book.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Big book fear list pages 67 68 and the 4th step grid from page 65 on our grudge list we set opposite each name our injuries.
Sexual conductharm done t o others read carefully big book pages 68 70. How it works aa big book chapter 5 aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Appendix ii spiritual experience appendix ii spiritual experience the terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. Box 459, grand central station new york, ny 10163 website. Basis in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. I guess thinking that i could be such a great example,, was my expectation, again, of trying to be perfect,, that is playing god too,, cuz only god is perfect. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland.
Asking in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This extremely helpful because there are many different 4th step formats out there, but the big book s instructions are the ones that have the depth and weight. We are told who, of those coming to alcoholics anonymous for help, fails and why. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. While there are slight differences between what bill wrote and what is now in the big book, he wrote one sentence that was voted out by that part of the fellowship that participated in the authorship of this book. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. All i can say is if you are in any way connected to a.
More amazing analysis on how to do a 4th step in aa. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. The twelve steps are covered over a 15 week rotation. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The big book s way of removing fears pages 67 68 instructions. Fear in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions.
Established on such a footing we became less and less. Page 1 a commentary on the page 68 paragraphs in alcoholics anonymous the big book february 2014 the seven paragraphs from the aa big book on sex and relationships now about sex. I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and what made and makes alcoholics anonymous tick. Due to the covid19 pandemic, the experience the big book meetings will be accessible online as zoom video conferences, starting sunday, march 22, 2020 at 6pm central time. Get the best deals on aa big book when you shop the largest online selection at.
Honesty in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. How it started,how it works and how keep me going to pass it on. Appendix ii spiritual awakening god consciounsness educational variety spiritual experience aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. It is an aa service solely provided by area 68 district 12 of alcoholics anonymous. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. We asked god to help us show them the same tolerance, pity, and patience that we would cheerfully grant a sick friend. How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.
Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. New listing gray smoke alcoholics anonymous aa big book serenity prayer coin holder cover. We asked god to mold our ideals and help us to live up to them. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Detailsfourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Read from bottom of page 68 through 70 of the big book before beginning. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Though we did not like their symptoms and the way these disturbed us, they, like ourselves, were sick too. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Specifically, in regard to interpreting the basic text for recovery that is found in the first 164 pages of the aa big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 86,901 views 29. Aa meeting ideas, big book page 68, egotism, humility, matching calamity with serenity 2 comments aas all over this one we can laugh at those who think spirituality is the way of weakness.
Into action the big book online, page 81, pdf version. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. These meetings can be accessed go to thought and click on read more for how to accessfor free via computer, tablets and mobile devices, and also by telephone by calling the teleconference line. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book dj 3rd edition 1980 8th printing with bookmark. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.
In this way we tried to shape a sane and sound ideal for our future sex life. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. But above all, we tried to be sensible on this question. We put them on paper, even though we had no resentment in connection with them. Big book sexual inventory page 69 recovery farmhouse. Read the big book, page 67, last paragraph through first paragraph on page 68. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping caution. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an. Reliance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. The family afterwards the big book online, page 4, pdf version. The big books way of removing fears pages 67 68 instructions.
Experience the big book aa meetings available online. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Was it our selfesteem, our security, our ambitions, our personal, or sex relations, which had been interfered with. Jul 21, 2017 aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 86,901 views 29.
In the front page i have above where is says alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Here we find human opinions running to extremes absurd extremes, perhaps. Aa big book study edition softcover alcoholics anonymous first 164 wbookmark. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Please see appendix vi at the end of this document. With the publication of the big book in april, 1939, followed by jack alexanders article in the saturday evening post in march, 1941, which gave alcoholics anonymous a most enthusiastic endorsement, a. Mike presents a big book study podcast and thoughts on recovery. Did you ever think about holding on to a rope thats connected between you and your hp, and each and every time you make a mistake, you tie a knot and hang on the rope gets shorter. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. How it works the big book online, pages 65, 68, 69, and 70, pdf version. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Each mistake gets me closer to my hp which is where i want to be. Read read chapter 5, how it works, on the fear inventory. Mar 10, 2006 he answered my prayer, and they gave me a big book and a 12 steps and 12 traditions book that started me on the road of recovery with a higher power. The family afterwards the big book online, page 4, pdf version sex page, updated wednesday, march 11, twenty 20. One set of voices cry that sex is a lust of our lower nature.
This site is not endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Through practicing 12 step programmes people come to realise that their lives are often shot through with fear fear somehow touched about every aspect of our lives. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. New stories have been added to the personal histories.
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