We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. You and your husband will find that you can dispose of serious problems easier than you can the trivial ones. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. But urge them not to be overanxious, for that might spoil matters. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. 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. 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. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to.
After i read this i told her about page 62 and references in. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. This original 1939 edition outlines the famous 12 steps, and offers counsel for those who wish to join the program but doubt the existence of a higher. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. 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. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
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. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Are we now ready to let god remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable. Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. 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. Many thousands have benefited from the big book and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind alcoholics anonymous, which was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr.
The book was written primarily by aa cofounder bill w. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Six years ago one of our number was a patient there. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober. Philadelphia, student of life, on page 319 of the fourth edition big book of alcoholics anonymous. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. We have seen men get well whose families have not returned at all. An excellent selfhelp book that stresses our recovery is based on reliance on our higher power, however we perceive it to be.
Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question originally posted by liveinpeace i know that god is the key to my recovery. Big book is actually a nickname for the book that caught on so universally that the official name is almost never used. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. Big book kindle edition by world services, alcoholics anonymous, wilson, bill. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. If you are a 4th edition big book story author and would like to see your biography listed here, then click here and send it to and it will be posted here. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Harry emerson fosdick 01004 the christian science monitor, boston, august 17, 1939.
Augusta central office home page alcoholics anonymous. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. When possible, avoid meeting a man through his family. Each 1st reference given in red is from the first edition. Aa deluxe double book cover with serenity prayer and coin. Silkworth the great physician aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. And so can you, though you be but one man with this book in your hand. Big book stories 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Jan 22, 2016 the official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. These pages are not endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous. Dec 07, 2014 this big book is the source of the original program of aa, which saw 75% of the people who tried it succeed at longterm recovery. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. Page 4 bills last message big book history page 5 aa humor pages 6, 7, and 8 birthdays letter from editor. Table of contents 01001 new york times, june 25, 1939 01002 journallancet, vol. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold.
If we can answer to our satisfaction, we then look at step six. If your downloading as a cheap way to put it on your ipod or listen to the car, please buy a new comer a big book at your next meeting. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. 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. What is it that you have in your hand, that leads these first aa members to believe you can grow the fellowship. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book.
Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. The numbering of the 2nd reference is from the 2nd through the 4th editions which hasnt. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. The little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per son or persons with whom to take this intimate and con. This is the official website of the general service office g. Thank you for referencing the pages in the big book.
Usually the family should not try to tell your story. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. Big book changes these are the changes that have been made in the program portion of the big book the first 164 pages and the roman numeral pages since it was first published on april 10, 1939. Though going to meetings is fine, working the precise directions in the book is the program, and nothing else can do it. 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. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. Resentment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Those of us belonging to a religious denomination which requires confession must, and of. Approach through a doctor or an institution is a better bet. Used book was in perfect condition with no marks or torn pages. Preface to the aa big book fm qual mp3 14mb chapter 1 bills story fm qual mp3 12. Culver enterprises alcoholics anonymous aa big book cover serenity prayer medallion holder purple orchid.
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. 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. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
The big books answer to relapse prevention big book. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. 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. Many of us have felt, for the first time, the presence and power of god within its walls. Oct 23, 2014 go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction.
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