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. This book is a combination of aa approved literature and we believe adds value to students of aa. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually unchanged since. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. When possible, avoid meeting a man through his family. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. 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. Harry emerson fosdick 01004 the christian science monitor, boston, august 17, 1939. Preface to the aa big book fm qual mp3 14mb chapter 1 bills story fm qual mp3 12.
A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages aa. Page iii, foreword to the first edition of big book, alcoholics anonymous. Blaine alano greater minneapolis intergroup alcoholics anonymous. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on. The purpose of all aa group meetings is for aa members to share their.
Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book.
Those of us belonging to a religious denomination which requires confession must, and of. This web site is provided as a resource to find alcoholics anonymous meetings. There came a time in my program of recovery when the third stanza of the serenity prayer the wisdom to know the difference became indelibly imprinted in my mind. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. As we all know, aa grew and developed across the world. Pankhurst started drinking again after the big book was published and died in 1954. Bedevilments in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Approach through a doctor or an institution is a better bet.
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 how it works big book pgs. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. Prevent damage to your big book with this vinyl book cover ft. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. But urge them not to be overanxious, for that might spoil matters. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. Table of contents 01001 new york times, june 25, 1939 01002 journallancet, vol. Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. The little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. Culver enterprises alcoholics anonymous aa big book cover serenity prayer medallion holder purple orchid. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. The numbering of the 2nd reference is from the 2nd through the 4th editions which hasnt. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63.
There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. 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. Faith in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Bobs nightmare and the personal experiences of some alcoholics are detailed as well as the series of. To conclude that others were wrong was as far as most of us ever got. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. 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. Recovery book cover vinyl aa big book recoveryshop. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 63,703 views 2.
They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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.
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. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. 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. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. Today, alcoholics anonymous has millions of members. Here is another example of a common misconception spread by wordofmouth. The promises 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. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. 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. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Understanding is the key to right principles and attitudes, and right action is the key to good living. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. 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 speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. 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. If your downloading as a cheap way to put it on your ipod or listen to the car, please buy a new comer a big book at your next meeting. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover trade edition 2021s hardcover. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w.
Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Spine wear at top and bottom with a 1 inch tear on front top. The higher my expectations of other people are, the. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. This is the official website of the general service office g. 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. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per son or persons with whom to take this intimate and con. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book.
Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. The big book is an outline for recovery, never claiming to be a cure or a certain solution for everyone and anything. Used book was in perfect condition with no marks or torn pages. We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. Usually the family should not try to tell your story. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a.
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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. You and your husband will find that you can dispose of serious problems easier than you can the trivial ones. An excellent selfhelp book that stresses our recovery is based on reliance on our higher power, however we perceive it to be. Each 1st reference given in red is from the first edition. 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. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939.
The answers will come, if your own house is in order. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. William d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. These pages are not endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous. From that time on, i had to face the everpresent knowledge that my. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. They bear witness that release from alcoholism can really be per manent. 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. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Big book changes these are the changes that have been made in the program portion of the big book the first 164 pages and the roman numeral pages since it was first published on april 10, 1939.
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. It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. The usual outcome was that people continued to wrong us and we stayed sore. Aa, and the big book are registered trademarks of alcoholics anonymous world. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Here is a letter published in the aa grapevine, december 1999, vol. Previous owners name on inside front and back boards with personal library plate on front blank page. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. In a speech that bill gave in fort worth about the writing of the book, he says, i suppose the book yarn really started in the living room of doc and annie smith. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery. Some people have recovered from alcoholism, though, and the big book offers a suggested outline that seems to help a few. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. 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 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. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. New stories have been added to the personal histories. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. This cross reference from the aa big book to the daily reflections allows readers to easily expand their understanding of the big book by referencing the wellrespected daily reflections.
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