Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Print a copy of the first side print page 1 only, then reinsert it into the paper tray of your printer and print page 2. I believe this caused a major change in the tone of the big bookit immediately changed from a book of prescriptions to one of descriptionsfrom thou must to this is what we did. Aa ignores science research that sexism is linked to high risk drinking in men and women. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Big book is actually a nickname for the book that caught on so universally that the official name is almost never used. Jun 01, 2015 there were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. I have tried to identify all that i could find to identify for myself and other readers of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, here. Book clearly says that before i am halfway through making amends, i will begin to. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god.
All other sources the little red book, the 12 and 12, group sponsored literature were written as accompaniments or guides to be used to assist and deepen the path laid out by the original members of alcoholics anonymous in the big book. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. With over 400 pages, the big book is filled with personal anecdotes of alcoholics and the 12 steps that pave the path to recovery. Using a book published in 1939, aa s core text describes how a man works the aa program in the first 164 pages of the big book. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. I usually like to start a study of the big book way of life with something on the circle and triangle. The promises from the big book, if we carefully follow directions we have begun to. Mar 23, 2010 a bunch of people contributed to it so collectively, the author can be cited as alcoholics anonymous. I note that page 58 of our current big book announces. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments.
A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. The source for the alcoholics anonymous big book dictionary lbbd and the 12n12 dictionary and the na basic text dictionary recovery emporium. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. We do not sign court slips or offer proof of attendance. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps. If the family will appreciate that dads current behavior is but a phase of his development, all will be well. Customers who previously had an online account must call the order entry department to obtain access. We families of alcoholics anonymous keep few skeletons in the closet. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii.
All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it. Husbands and wives have some times been obliged to separate for a time until new perspective, new victory over hurt pride could be re. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. Husbands and wives have sometimes been obliged to separate for a time until new perspective, new victory over hurt pride could be rewon. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. At any rate, discounting someone else s truth can be a slippery slope as facts can be declared, but truth, especially spiritual in nature, is open to the interpretation of each individual, as the big book teaches.
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 a sentiment. Petition stop printing the sexist version of 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. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aas solution to alcoholism as outlined. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous.
You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Aa big book blue leather book cover with chip holder. 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. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you. But it is neither unreasonable nor dogmatic to want more contemporary literature about the fundamental nature of alcoholism and recovery from aa world services, which crescentdave points out hasnt happened in half a century. We have seen men get well whose families have not returned at all.
The minnesota recovery page is a directory of resources for recovery from chemical addiction in minnesota. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. 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 suf.
The big book promises all of them, so far friends of bill w. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. 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. How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in text. Home board index recovery big book study 12708 bb the family afterwards p 125 gossiploose tongues. Husbands and wives have sometimes been obliged to separate for a time until new perspective, new victory. Alcoholics anonymous, and the myriad of other 12step programs, can be invaluable to the recovering alcoholic or addict. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. However, they can also be confusing to the person who is relatively new, and that confusion. The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by.
This question have often baffled me in my quest to better understand the steps. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to. A reference to the alcoholics anonymous big book published by the anonymous press a registered nonprofit dedicated to aa service and tradition. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. We do talk about each other a great deal, but we almost invariably temper such talk by a spirit of. In most cases, the alcoholic survived this ordeal without relapse, but not always. Change in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous audio version. Chocolate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. What the big book really says by jay westbrook on december 29, 2014 in living in recovery, living with addiction. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for. We then open the meeting to group discussion on the weekly topic. 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. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. There are, however, additional promises in the big book.
Family in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Henry ford once made a wise remark to the effect that experience is the thing of supreme value in life. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. 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. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. A draft fourth edition of the big book, alcoholics anonymous be developed and a progress report be brought to the 1998 conference literature committee, keeping in mind the 1995 advisory action that. The book was written primarily by aa cofounder bill w. This petition is about saving the lives of both men and women alcoholics. Why big book manuscript edits were so vital aa history. What specific page andor paragraph is he step found. The original working manuscript is the missing link between bill wilsons first draft of alcoholics anonymous and the first edition. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only.
We do talk about each other a great deal, but we almost invariably temper such talk by a spirit of love and tolerance. This book has been a lifeline to millions for over. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. We think that such a view is selfcentered and in direct conflict with the new way of living. I am always amused how often alcoholics, frequently sober for many years, are unaware of the actual title of the book they are living their life in accordance with. Literature alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition. Everyone knows about the others alcoholic troubles. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. There came a time in my program of recovery when the.
We abide by the 12 traditions and ask attendees to not take screenshots or recording of any kind. On what pages are the steps laid out in the big book of aa. The news hawk jim s, akron helped akron members write stories for 1st ed big book. 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. 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. 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 be ing honest with.
The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aa s solution to alcoholism as outlined in the big book would also need to have three parts. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery page.
This is a closed meeting of alcoholics anonymous, which means you need to have a desire to stop drinking if you wish to attend. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. We are called to live in our own presentnot someone elses past. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. How then shall we present that which has been so freely given us. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions.
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 as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. All things aa related big books, step working guides, meditations, medallions, posters and more.
Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Sponsored ad this sponsor paid to have this advertisement placed in this section. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the guiding book for all 12 step programs. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. This is a condition which, in ordinary life, would produce untold grief. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it. Aa history northwest arkansas 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. Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. We have seen others slip when the family came back too soon. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, first second. I didnt connect with the big book of alcoholics anonymous until over a. The original twelvestep method, the aa big book gives descriptive detail on how to recover from alcoholism. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book and twelve and twelve dictionaries and na. We read small sections of the book alcoholics anonymous big book and have a lead share on the reading.
Please check the meetings page to find the most current information. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. If the family will appreciate that dads current behavior is but a phase of his. Ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
When we look back, we realize that the things which came to us when we put ourselves in gods hands were better than anything we could have planned. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The minnesota recovery page is not an organization, nor is the minnesota recovery page endorsed by or affiliated with alcoholics anonymous, alanon, or any other group. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. Big book our big aa book 248 12 steps had a definite formula 248 he inspired god, as we understand him 249 philadelphia brand new group 249 rosa only 12 step call on woman, married her 250 san diego, ca now live in the west. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes.
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