In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. 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. 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 this moment. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book. It is fondly known as the big book, because the first edition had thick. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
Get the best deals on aa big book when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery. Another lightweight paperback version of the first 164 pages of the big book recently appeared on amazon titled the ez big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa, big book, alcoholics anonymous, the bridge, dallas, recovery, 12 steps, dedicated to trudging as a damn fine pace. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u. 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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Cleaning up old scrapes, helping to settle family differences, explaining the disinherited son to his irate parents, lending money and securing jobs for each other, when justified these are everyday occurrences. The text of the 1st 164 pages 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.
But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. The distinguished american psychologist, william james, in his book varieties of religious experience, indicates a multitude of ways in which men have discovered god. Pankhurst started drinking again after the big book was published and died in 1954. Aa big book pocket edition small big book my 12 step store. But life among alcoholics anonymous is more than attending gatherings and visiting hospitals.
The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Number in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. It is certainly no way some sort of bible or sacred text. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Some people have recovered from alcoholism, though, and the big book offers a suggested outline that seems to help a few. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. This aa big book pocket edition is small enough to fit in your pocket, this is the softcover version of the regular big book, minus the stories that follow the first 164 pages. The big book index bookmark features 25 of the most commonly used entries from the little big book dictionary. 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.
Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. 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. References for the 12 step program the big book, bible commentaries, etc. Here is another example of a common misconception spread by wordofmouth. The aa book is a basic text and suggested howto guide. William schabergs offering is a big book, almost 800 pages, about the big book, whose sales since 1939 now exceed 37 million copies. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Your word is shown within the context of the sentences in which it is used. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options.
This is the official website of the general service office g. What health we have, what illnesses we dont have, what friends we have loved, the sunny weather, a good meal acoming, limbs intact, kindnesses shown and received, a sober 24 hours, a good hours work, a good book to read, and many other items can be totaled up to outbalance the debit entries that cause selfpity. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. In 1982, i was reading the book of alcoholics anonymous for the first time. Couple your bookmark order with a copy of the little big book dictionary to create the perfect recovery gift combination. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages aa. The big book is an outline for recovery, never claiming to be a cure or a certain solution for everyone and anything. Today, alcoholics anonymous has millions of members. To view or print a onepage info sheet on version 6. Jan 22, 2016 the rest of the first 164 pages of the aa big book are devoted to step 12, which includes instructions on how to help other alcoholics who are still suffering. See to it that your relationship with him is right, and great events will come to.
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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. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The original twelvestep method, the aa big book gives descriptive detail on how to recover from alcoholism. While the program is considered a suggested method for dealing with the disease of alcoholism, there are places within the big book where the authors used the word must. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book ive been around aa for 18,years yet sober 4 but months and have heard of many suggestions however reading the first 164 pages of the big book has caused me to be curious, by no means am i disagreeing with this afterall the big book is the.
Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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 big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6.
Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii. The fourth edition includes twentyfour personal stories that provide contemporary sharing. I must turn in all things to the father of light who presides over us all. 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 anonymous. In that state, the wrongdoing of others, fancied or real, had power to actually kill. 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.
Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. 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. The following is a list of the 40 musts from the big book. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. As far as only reading the 1st 164 pages, i am not sure where that practice came from either. Contains all front matter, prefaces, forewords, and dr.
We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. This book has been a lifeline to millions for over. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Why is it suggested to read first 164 pages in big book.
We have no desire to convince anyone that there is only one way by which faith can be acquired. It is provided as a public service by the intergroup service committee of the 5th district of a. A draft fourth edition of the big book, alcoholics anonymous be developed and a progress report be brought to the 1998 conference literature committee, keeping in mind the 1995 advisory action that. Chocolate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Search in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Alcoholics anonymous large print big book recoveryshop.
Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. The only story included is doctor bob nightmare, similar. Alcoholics anonymous big book first 164 pages the most important part of the book, they were downloaded in correct order for accuracy and conveniency. First 164 big book aa intergroup for district 5 florida. 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. Following the first 164 pages are numerous personal stories of aa members who recount their experiences with alcoholism and with a spiritual awakening.
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. As we all know, aa grew and developed across the world. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of. Jun 03, 2015 this was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Alcoholics anonymous 3rd edition 1976 aa big blue book hardcover dust jacket 38p. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Alcoholics anonymous big book some of what little he wrote goes like, it is earnestly requested that the general service officein the. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Big book sexual inventory page 69 recovery farmhouse. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Though going to meetings is fine, working the precise directions in the book is the program, and nothing else can do it. The big book index is the perfect addition to any big book order and serves as a terrific gift for the newcomer. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud duration.
We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. The updated version is easier to read and avoids sexist language and old stereotypes. Big book sexual inventory page 69 5983 12 steps of aa with father martin chalk talk 5402 is resentment the number one offender. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The book itself on page 164 says our book is meant to be suggestive only. Aa big book first 164 mini edition alcoholics anonymous wfree 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.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism 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. Its a translation of the standard textwhich has been virtually unchanged since 1939. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Writing the big book the creation of aa gives us an intensely detailed look at the eighteen month period during which aas principal text was produced. 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. 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. The anonymous press mini edition of alcoholics anonymous.