When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 23,658 views 14. Oct 23, 2014 go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. William d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. This is the official website of the general service office g.
The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. 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. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. 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. Bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it.
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. Culver enterprises alcoholics anonymous aa big book cover serenity prayer medallion holder purple orchid. 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. 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. An excellent selfhelp book that stresses our recovery is based on reliance on our higher power, however we perceive it to be.
The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Please respect this and treat in confidence who you see and what you hear. 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. They prove to almost anyones satisfaction that its never too late to try alcoholics anonymous. In chapter 9 of the big book, entitled, the family afterward, the author recounts a doctor having once said, years. A blog dedicated to discussion of the program of alcoholics anonymous as found in the twelve and twelve and first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous. Remote meetings aa meetings monterey ca alcoholics anon. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. 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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. The story of how many thousands of men and women have. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover trade edition 2021s hardcover.
The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Used book was in perfect condition with no marks or torn pages. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book.
The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Twelve traditions of eda from the meeting readings or page 486 in edas big book. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. These pages are not endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Big book stories 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority. 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. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. The big book is an outline for recovery, never claiming to be a cure or a certain solution for everyone and anything. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. 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. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable.
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. 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 aa program of recovery, from a once seemingly hopeless state of mind and body, is contained within the first 164 pages of the aa big book. 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. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book.
Despite great opportunities, alcohol nearly ended her life. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. Morning prayer and meditation given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous. Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11 morning and evening meditation step 11. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Silkworth the great physician aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. 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. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to. 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. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool.
This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Now sober for years, they tell us how they got well. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. Alcoholics anonymous deep blue university of michigan. 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. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books.
In eda, we try to focus on the solution, not the problem. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism. Though going to meetings is fine, working the precise directions in the book is the program, and nothing else can do it. Montopic discussion, tuestories, wedbig book, thur living sober. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text.
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. 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. Peace in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Suggested eda meeting format eating disorders anonymous. Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii.
This page lists remote aa meetings in monterey ca established as a result of the coronavirus. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. Jun 01, 2015 there were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. For the fourteen years i was in and out of recovery i barely cracked the literature. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The big book of alcoholics anonymous audio book sobriety app this app includes the 2nd edition of the aa big book. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. Are we now ready to let god remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. 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. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. If we can answer to our satisfaction, we then look at step six. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Aa big book of alcoholics anonymous on the app store.
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. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. Some people have recovered from alcoholism, though, and the big book offers a suggested outline that seems to help a few. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Main 164 pages page numbers for main 164 pages fully searchable big book font size adjusting easy to access table of contents the following meeting readings and aa literature has also been included for your ease. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. 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. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous.
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