With over 400 pages, the big book is filled with personal anecdotes of alcoholics and the 12 steps that pave the path to recovery. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. We dont claim to understand all the ramifications of sexual sobriety. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. I became an unwelcome hangeron at brokerage places. The short form of the 12 traditions are what is most often read at the beginning of a. Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001, page 164 with permission of a. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only.
First in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. 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. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. 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. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Perhaps it is time to create a new, wiser big book. Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments.
He explains his motives and goals for this indepth study of the big book alcoholics anonymous. The book they wrote, alcoholics anonymous the big book, is the basic text for aa on how to stay sober, and it is from. Father, coming suddenly to life again, often begins to assert himself. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
We have different meeting every night during the covid self distancing period. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. Alcoholics anonymous an interpretation of our twelve steps. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. 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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008.
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. Sometimes a small deal would net a few hundred dollars, and i. 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. New stories have been added to the personal histories. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the guiding book for all 12 step programs. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. It may mean the loss of many nights sleep, great interference with your pleasures. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. But life among alcoholics anonymous is more than attending gatherings and visiting hospitals.
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. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. The family afterward part 4 pages 1 5 the powerful information on how to practice the. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly.
B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. There were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. Episodes experience the big book aa big book study. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it.
Bathtub gin, two bottles a day, and often three, got to be routine. Unfollow aa big book first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. 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. Alcoholics anonymous is not a religious organization.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The problems of the community might engage attention. A portion of chapter 5 of the big book, pages 58, 59 and 60. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. Thus mother, through no fault of her own, became accustomed to wearing the family trousers. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Alcoholics anonymous aa was founded in 1935 by bill wilson known as bill w.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Some of us have come to believe that there is a deeper spiritual significance in sexual sobriety, while others simply report that without a firm and clear bottom line, our. Jealousy in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface. 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. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We cannot subscribe to the belief that this life is a vale of tears, though it once was just that for many of us.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the. If he does not argue about religion, he will make new friends and is sure to find new avenues of usefulness and pleasure. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. 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. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping caution.
We are sure god wants us to be happy, joyous, and free. 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. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
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. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. He and his family can be a bright spot in such congregations. Normal in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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.