This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. The big book s way of removing fears pages 67 68 instructions. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question quoteliveinpeace. Big book kindle edition by world services, alcoholics anonymous, wilson, bill. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. Pauls lesson in the big book regarding expectations being inversely proportional to serenity.
In trying to make these arrangements our actor may sometimes be quite virtuous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. 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. The last page of the last story in the book alcoholics anonymous. In the aa big book it states quite clearly that alcohol is only a symptom of our disease, selfishness and selfcenteredness is the root of our problem. This big book study article shows where you can find the information in the book, alcoholics anonymous, that explains how and when bill w. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. Playing semantics with the 12 steps short form here. My sponsor had me write out the passages from the big book from page 60being convinced. Find a meeting south carolina alcoholics anonymous area 62. There were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Once we have taken this step, withholding nothing, we are delighted.
On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety. As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. This passage from the big book demonstrates one of the more serious and more. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. We have begun to learn tolerance, patience and good will toward all men, even our enemies, for we look on the them as sick people. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Learning the process of overcoming resentment literally saves the lives of people who are afflicted with the disease of alcoholism.
Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. 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.
Feb 26, 2018 aa big book ch2 there is a solution 4th edition duration. My sponsor asked me to read page 62 63 in the aa big book. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous.
Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous pgs. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our. The first three editions of the aa big book provide an indication of the changes which occurred since aa began in the late 1930s. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous if the rest of the world would only behave.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Above everything, we alcoholics must be rid of this selfishness. Selfishness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This is the official website of the general service office g. Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states, resentment is the number one offender. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice.
Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism. There it is, in one concept really, but accented by the use of two words. Alcoholics anonymous page 62 if the rest of the world would only behave. The basic story is that early in the history of aa, a group out in the hinterlands somewhere convinced the local town to fund a recoverytreatment aa. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. May 17, 2014 that, we think, is the root of our troubles. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Apr 07, 2017 big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 60 to 63 3rd step daily aa reading duration. Area 62 is composed of aa groups meeting in the state of south carolina and a few groups meeting in neighboring north carolina.
That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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 the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. These are aspects of the alcoholics life and personality that are usually in effect before the alcoholic comes into aa and will continue unless the alcoholic actively works the steps each day. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii. Alcoholics anonymous page 64 which many of us had never attempted.
Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. At this early part of the 21st century, membership in aa continues to grow, and a fourth edition will undoubtedly continue that trend. On page 417 are the words,when i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. Aug 24, 2014 on page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. The archway to freedom is complete after finishing the fifth step. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a.
Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. But after a while we had to face the fact that we must find a spiritual basis of life or else. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. 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. We were having trouble with personal relationships.
The story is described in alcoholics anonymous book the twelve step and the twelve traditions known in aa as the 12 and 12. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists strong. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book.
Aa big book ch2 there is a solution 4th edition duration. Big book study page 62 fourth ed selfishnessselfcenteredness. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Through our 3 meetings held annually in a central location, the area 62 assembly serves to unite aa members in s. When you search for a meeting, please use the phone number listed for that group near the top of the groups page, or if there is no phone number listed, click on email district to verify if there will be. 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.
You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. The forward to printings of the aa big book, preceding the third edition, provide the reader with a sense of the changes that have occurred, since the beginning of aa. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on.
And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. Page 62 fourth ed eaa group of alcoholics anonymous. Bb what the therapists and treatment center counsellors fail to understand. The basic story is that early in the history of aa, a group out in the hinterlands somewhere convinced the local town to fund a recoverytreatmentaa. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. So our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. In the big book of alcoholics anonymous on pages 60 to 63 it describes an. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. Contents page 1 stepbystep guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on.
With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. Big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 60 to 63 3rd step daily aa reading duration. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. What ever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. Aa world services as parts of our country go into lockdown, many churches and meeting halls are becoming inaccessible to us for our meetings. Honesty in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. 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. On my first reading of the big book, i remember being struck by this line, and my thought was, thats a load of rubbish. Aa chapter 5 how it works rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.
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