This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. 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. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. 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. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. These are thoughts which must go with us constantly. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. When possible, avoid meeting a man through his family. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063.
The big book 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. We agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. As a matter of fact, the word sponsor does not come up in the big book until page 220, and that sponsor never got sober, dying as a drunk. Recovery world aa big book quote the proper use of. Here is another example of a common misconception spread by wordofmouth. Ensure that the group has a supply of magazines and. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Popular 550 pages books meet your next favorite book. Today, alcoholics anonymous has millions of members. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Peace in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Bob, the first two members of aa, it teaches by examples and stories of both what not to do and what works. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Chapter five of the big book includes the 12 steps for the. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Alcoholics anonymous 4th edition abridged, large print.
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They prove to almost anyones satisfaction that its never too late to try alcoholics anonymous. However, due to financial difficulties the whole printing was, for a while, held up and the book received no publicity, nor, of course, was it available in the stores, even if one knew it existed. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. Now sober for years, they tell us how they got well. 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. Preface to the aa big book fm qual mp3 14mb chapter 1 bills story fm qual mp3 12.
Interior very good pages of book are clean and marking free, with only writing being previous owners name to first blank page and inside back cover board. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The big book says we are all friends sharing our experience strength and hope and there are clear responsibilities outlined on page 97 for being a friend in aa. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to treat alcoholism with a. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon. Pankhurst started drinking again after the big book was published and died in 1954. We can exercise our will power along this line all we wish. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. With over 400 pages, the big book is filled with personal anecdotes of alcoholics and the 12 steps that pave the path to recovery. 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. Alcoholics anonymous first edition second printings for. Aa medallions, recovery medallions, big book, coins.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Aa deluxe double book cover with serenity prayer and coin. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Assume on the other hand that father has, at the outset, a stirring spiritual experience. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. It has the serenity prayer printed on the front cover and comes with a pocket in the front cover to hold your coveted anniversary medallion. 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.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, second printing 1941 big book. 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. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question originally posted by liveinpeace i know that god is the key to my recovery. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Giving, rather than getting, will become the guiding principle. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Aaws manages the general service office and publishes the big book and other conference.
The alcoholics anonymous single book cover is made to house the famous aa big book. However, due to financial difficulties the whole printing was, for a while, held up and the book received no publicity, nor, of course, was it. I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface. This is the official website of the general service office g. Survival bracelet tutorial diy paracord tutorial, paracord diy. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Abridged, meaning this contains only the first 164 pages plus the appendices. Approach through a doctor or an institution is a better bet. Paracord cord 550 multifunction paracord ropes 12 colors 10 feet, tent rope parachute cord outdoor survival.
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. And then, in the spring of 1939, a very remarkable book was rolled off a new york press with the title alcoholics anonymous. 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. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of gods will into all of our activities. All other sources the little red book, the 12 and 12, group sponsored literature were written as accompaniments or guides to be used to assist and deepen the path laid out by the original members of alcoholics anonymous in the big book. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. Usually the family should not try to tell your story.