We have recovered, and have been given the power to help others. Notable quotes from the book alcoholics anonymous, known as the big book in aa. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. We absolutely insist on enjoying life, page 2 of the big book says. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Glum in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u. If he does not argue about religion, he will make new friends and is sure to find new avenues of usefulness and pleasure. When possible, avoid meeting a man through his family. For them, we hope these pages prove so convincing that no further. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Our mission is to carry the message to alcoholics while living out the principles from pages 2 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading.
The second part of the book has changed slightly with the printing of each new edition. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. It was one of the first to suggest that alcoholism was an illness, not a character defect. If he does not argue about religion, he will make new friends and is sure to find new. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books.
So let each family play together or separately, as much as their circumstances warrant. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. But urge them not to be overanxious, for that might spoil matters.
The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. This is the third story from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, gratitude in action. Laugh in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous.
The second part changes because it is the part that. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. 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.
Man, the unknown by alexis carrel published in 1935, this 346 page volume was the turning point in determining what focus the big book should take. In many cases, its like the game of telephone, the message gets so garbled you cant tell what is what any more with so many people saying so many conflicting things, here, this is our. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. The first section contains 164 pages that are the textbook for a recovering alcoholic. 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. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Questions and responses for a spiritual journey alcoholics. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery.
From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. Alcoholics anonymous, page 2 here are the beginning and end of our nonameyet version of the a. As a man thinketh i was a pagan when a man listens 12 steps of aa audio book. Pre aa history before aa aa history washingtonians emmanuel movement oxford group movement four absolutes rowland hazard james h. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. 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. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Show him you have confidence in his power to stop or moderate. On page 2 of my big book it says, we have recovered, and been given the power to help others. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 86,901 views 29.
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 big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of. He and his family can be a bright spot in such congregations. We have recovered, and have been given the power to. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction.
Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers.
Silkworth big book study aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. There is a bullshit sifter in alcoholics anonymous, its called the big book of alcoholics anonymous, its the basic text of what our entire deal is based on. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. 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. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988.
Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Approach through a doctor or an institution is a better bet. Alcoholics anonymousrelated helping and the helper therapy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
A vision for you 155 this refers to bills first visit with dr. Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa. 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. Husbands and wives have some times been obliged to separate for a time until new perspective, new victory over hurt pride could be re won. Perhaps they created the impression that he is to be wrapped in cotton wool and placed on a pedestal. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. 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. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our aa meetings via zoom at 7. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. The original manuscript of the big book alcoholics anonymous.
Thank you for referencing the pages in the big book. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away. Zoom meetings see link below for alanon how it works. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober. 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. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. By working the twelve step program as described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous and living in the disciplines of steps 10, 11, and 12 everyday, i am able to remain abstinent from alcohol and all mindaltering substances. Recovery from the big book of alcoholics anonymous part 1 duration. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark.
A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. 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. Below are copies in various formats of the big book.
So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. According to the book on page 417, it is clearly mentioned the fundamental step towards emancipation is acceptance, coming into terms with reality, realizing the ground truth that one is indeed addicted. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. Reliance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. That aint in the big book northwest arkansas alcoholics.
The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. Other resources and places within the e aa group and within aa. He is a powerful example of what it is like to be in recovery. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The first section of the big book of alcoholics anonymous has not changed or been revised in any of the four editions. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery page. The twelve steps are covered over a 15 week rotation. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks.
I have put this information together so as those interested in alcoholics anonymous and its program of recovery may gain some insight into the sources of the big book s insights. The story begins on page 193 of the fourth edition. Usually the family should not try to tell your story. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Hope in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. The following links download chapters of the big book from aa. After i read this i told her about page 62 and references in. 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. 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.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. William d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Did you ever think about holding on to a rope thats connected between you and your hp, and each and every time you make a mistake, you tie a knot and hang on the rope gets shorter. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Preface aa big book preface aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr.
We cannot subscribe to the belief that this life is a vale of tears, though it once was just that for many of us. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Gratitude in action from aas big book, 4th ed, chap 2. Each mistake gets me closer to my hp which is where i want to be.
We are sure god wants us to be happy, joyous, and free. What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc.
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