This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks too much. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. A copy of the original manuscript can be downloaded and printed out by clicking the image of the first edition big book at the top of this page. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own 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. This is the official website of the general service office g. This is a list of the big book personal story authors, and either where they got sober or where they were from. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Help in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This book has been a lifeline to millions for over.
The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Chocolate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. Should you choose to follow this study guide, you will be presented ideas which this author has found to be consistent with the basic text of aa. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. 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. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Big book index first 164 pages 3 subject pages paragraphs proper use of will power 85 1 prospects decision 95 3 quit playing god 62 through 63 3 then 1 repairing the damage 99 1 resentment 64 3 restless, irritable, and discontented xxvi 4. 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 second part of the book has changed slightly with the printing of each new edition. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Alcoholics anonymous, and the myriad of other 12step programs, can be invaluable to the recovering alcoholic or addict.
We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. 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. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. But this does not mean that we disregard human health measures. 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 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.
Please do not write with questions about meetings click here for meeting info. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Aa, being a relationship with god, is also freedom, happiness. This thread is a listing of some of the character defects and where they are referred to in the big book as well as thoughts on each. Hardly one of our crowd now shows any mark of dissipation. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Aa big book blue leather book cover with chip holder. 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.
A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. 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. Oct 23, 2014 go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. One of the many doctors who had the opportunity of reading this book in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. 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 book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. The alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. He and his family can be a bright spot in such congregations. 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. The answers will come, if your own house is in order.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written words of the first 100 men and women of aa as they were put in the way of a spiritual awakening. They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. Unanswered questions what is the particular type of processor model and operating system on which a computer is based called. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. 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. Drs opinion 4th edition p xxv bills story chapter 1 p 1 16 there is a solution chapter 2 p 16 30 more about alcoholism chapter 3 p 30 43 we agnostics chapter 4 p 44 57 how it works chapter 5 p 58 71 into action continue reading big book of alcoholics anonymous. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks.
The original twelvestep method, the aa big book gives descriptive detail on how to recover from alcoholism. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. I recommend that every member have a copy, to enhance their personal commitment to recovery and alcoholics anonymous. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. Apr 12, 2012 we are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. For the fourteen years i was in and out of recovery i barely cracked the literature. When he renews interest in such things, a feeling of jealousy may arise. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
If he does not argue about religion, he will make new friends and is sure to find new avenues of usefulness and pleasure. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to. Show him you have confidence in his power to stop or moderate. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. 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. Misery in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. There are many who are offended when what they believe is found to be in conflict with what the aa big book actually says. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to. 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 promises on this page are from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Original manuscript which went out to the fellowship a few months prior to the publication of the big book 1938. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. 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.
With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The first section contains 164 pages that are the textbook for a recovering alcoholic. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703.
The first section of the big book of alcoholics anonymous has not changed or been revised in any of the four editions. Perhaps they created the impression that he is to be wrapped in cotton wool and placed on a pedestal. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Anytime i am not experiencing these i am not in gods will for me, because the big book tells me on page 3, we are sure god wants us to be happy, joyous, and free. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Their services are indispensable in treating a newcomer and in following his case afterward.
The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. Some day we hope that alcoholics anonymous will help the public to a better realization of the gravity of the alcoholic problem, but we shall be of little use if our attitude is one of bitterness or hostility. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. 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. What the big book really says by jay westbrook on december 29, 2014 in living in recovery, living with addiction. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question quoteliveinpeace. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. I hope you try it with all of your heart, doing it by the book. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. The second part changes because it is the part that. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Chapter 7 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book.
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