They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority. Alcoholics anonymous an interpretation of our twelve steps. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Mar 10, 2006 he answered my prayer, and they gave me a big book and a 12 steps and 12 traditions book that started me on the road of recovery with a higher power. The literature you are viewing is a large file and may take a few minutes to load. Many thousands have benefited from the big book and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind alcoholics anonymous, which was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
The usual outcome was that people continued to wrong us and we stayed sore. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three. Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states, resentment is the number one offender. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. Oct 23, 2014 go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. This original 1939 edition outlines the famous 12 steps, and offers counsel for those who wish to join the program but doubt the existence of a higher. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened automatically.
We can also learn to be free from alcohol as a problem. Aa meeting ideas, big book page 68, egotism, humility, matching calamity with serenity 2 comments aas all over this one we can laugh at those who think spirituality is the way of weakness. This is the official website of the general service office g. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Listen to the big book of aa in free streaming audio. They may be the dubious luxury of normal men, but for alcoholics these things are poison. A portion of chapter 5 of the big book, pages 58, 59 and 60. 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. 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. Jul 21, 2017 aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 63,703 views 2. Table talk from an old study pamphlet from the early years of a.
Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say, this is getting serious. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. We asked god to help us show them the same tolerance, pity, and patience that we would cheerfully grant a sick friend. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 63,703 views 2. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Find links to information on alcholics anonymous and the big book of aa. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies.
The big book, 4th edition book download link on this page and you will be directed to the free registration form. 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. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say. Some questions often asked by new non drinkers and pages that offer some answers. If you have a resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person. He can go anywhere on this earth where other free men may go without disaster, provided he. When a person offended we said to ourselves, this is a sick man. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
Step 4 character defects and the big book 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. Established on such a footing we became less and less. Some of us once had great selfconfidence, but it didnt fully solve the fear. This large print book has been prepared within scottish borders. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership.
You and your husband will find that you can dispose of serious problems easier than you can the trivial ones. Step four prayer freedom from resentment step 4 of the 12. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that. 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. The big books way of removing fears pages 67 68 instructions. In fact, one of the possible names for aa then was, the james club after the book of james from the bible. Though we did not like their symptoms and the way these disturbed us, they, like ourselves, were sick too. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
Aa speakers prayers, promises and selfforgiveness new 20 duration. So if your looking for help for yourself or a loved one, please click on any of the links on this page to get help now. The forward to printings of the aa big book, preceding the third edition, provide the reader with a sense of the changes that have occurred, since the beginning of aa. Read the big book, page 67, last paragraph through first paragraph on page 68.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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 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. We put them on paper, even though we had no resentment in connection with them. Notable quotes from the book alcoholics anonymous, known as the big book in aa. When a person offended we said to ourselves, this is.
Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery page. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. When bill wilson with the help of sam shoemaker finished what would become the central book for alcoholics anonymous in 1938, he never imagined it would have the impact it still has in addiction. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. Sexual conductharm done t o others read carefully big book pages 68 70. Box 459, grand central station new york, ny 10163 website.
For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. Step 4 prayer 12 twelve steps to recovery free, simple. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. Sex addicts anonymous green book saas basic text saa. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question originally posted by liveinpeace i know that god is the key to my recovery.
Go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. For the fourteen years i was in and out of recovery i barely cracked the literature. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. The inconsistency is made worse by the things he does on his sprees. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established.
The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. We were having trouble with personal relationships. 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 how it works big book pgs. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result was nil until we let go absolutely. 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. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. Those using mobile devices may encounter problems if your device does not have sufficient memory. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. To conclude that others were wrong was as far as most of us ever got. 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. Reliance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. I guess thinking that i could be such a great example,, was my expectation, again, of trying to be perfect,, that is playing god too,, cuz only god is perfect.
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