But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone. Acceptance was the answer acceptance is the key to my relationship with god today. As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes. The original working manuscript is the missing link between bill wilsons first draft of alcoholics anonymous and the first edition. 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. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. 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. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. With the publication of the big book in april, 1939, followed by jack alexanders article in the saturday evening post in march, 1941, which gave alcoholics anonymous a most enthusiastic endorsement, a.
A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. 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. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in gods world by mistake.
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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. As being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Diagnose yourself with a little controlled drinking.
Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. Silkworth big book study aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. 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. Pity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. 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.
At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. 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. The only belief about god this author has found within the basic text of aa is a. Step over to the nearest barroom and try a little controlled drinking.
Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. Faith in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. I never just sit and do nothing while waiting for him to tell me what to do. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. We are now at step three big book sponsorshipbig book sponsorship. Oct 21, 2012 without the spiritual experience appendix, aas ugly ducklings would have had to hang their hats on page 47 of the big book. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. 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. This question have often baffled me in my quest to better understand the steps. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. Sex in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. Page 82 in the big book step 9 i have been going to meetings now for about a month. When we look back, we realize that the things which came to us when we put ourselves in gods hands. It is the most natural thing in the world, once his liquor problem is solved, to feel that he will now measure up to that cherished vision.
As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. I have also been reading the big book and this is one thing that realy struck a cord with me. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Authors of big book stories alcoholics anonymous history. Big book authors list for alcoholics anonymous includes editions 1, 2. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. On what pages are the steps laid out in the big book of aa.
What specific page andor paragraph is he step found. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Big book prayers prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous i earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. 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. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. The effervescent debut novel by tech writer kevin nguyen tackles a wide variety of contemporary issues, running the gamut from the havoc wreaked by unregulated technology to the ethics of music piracy, from the permanence of digital communication to the inherent racism found on dating. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time.
Have recovered from alcoholism frontispiece the author of this study guide wishes to point out the word recovered. Where religion defines that which is and is not god for their followers, aa does not. We explain to our partner what we are about to do and why we have to do it. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. We have a written inventory and we are pre pared for a long talk. The glass hotel is also, by the way, a bit of a ghost. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Must in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead.
Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. While there are slight differences between what bill wrote and what is now in the big book, he wrote one sentence that was voted out by that part of the fellowship that participated in the authorship of this book. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Read read from chapter 6, into action the bottom of page 85 to the end of the chapter. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. E, 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
God in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. 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. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. But above all, we tried to be sensible on this question. Big book sexual inventory page 69 recovery farmhouse. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. Continue to make your step 9 amends, and to take a step 10 daily inventory. 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. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.
No thought or effort on my part thats the miracle of it. A commentary on the page 68 paragraphs in alcoholics anonymous the big book february 2014 the seven paragraphs from the aa big book on sex and relationships now about sex. 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 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. John mandel follows her bestselling postapocalyptic novel, station eleven, with a more intricately layeredand betternovel about having money, not having money, the guilt, sorrow and panic of gaining it and losing it. The man who mastered fear pages 275286 from the 2nd edition big book. Jim originally had these articles on the web site of which is no longer online and placed here for historical. 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. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an addictionrecovery program that utilizes the 12step model. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Big book sexual inventory page 69 5940 12 steps of aa with father martin chalk talk 5362 is resentment the number one offender.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. Love in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. As an insurance against big shotism we can often check ourselves. We do not like to pronounce any individual as alcoholic, but you can quickly diagnose yourself. Where most religious belief systems have boundaries to define what they believe about god, the basic text for aa does not. It was one of the first to suggest that alcoholism was an illness, not a character defect. Bob smith, this original 12step program has inspired many. It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still.
Alcoholics anonymous and the big book are registered trademarks of a. Aa big book page 60 63 taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we understood him. Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. Service in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. We women carry with us a picture of the ideal man, the sort of chap we would like our husbands to be. Or pick from one of many of the favorite parts we have singled out on our website. Of course, people turned away from us, bored or hurt. A nd acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11 morning and evening meditation step 11. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. On page 31 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, in the chapter entitled more about alcoholism it says.
Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from, the official website of alcoholics anonymous. What he wrote followed immediately after the a, b, cs and was as follows. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. Grant me strength, as i go out from here, to do your bidding. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.
In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
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