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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. 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. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. Big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 60 to 63 3rd step daily aa reading duration.
We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. The promises from the big book, if we carefully follow directions we have begun to. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, thirteenth printing 1950 big booknavy blue. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the. The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67. Though our decision was vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. I usually like to start a study of the big book way of life with something on the circle and. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. 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.
Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 60 63. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the big. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. From pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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 strong. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr.
The book had eight roman and 400 arabic numbered pages. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. 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. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this. 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. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition th printing. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. Pages 563 through 568 with the publication of the big book in april, 1939, followed by jack alexanders article in the saturday evening post in march, 1941, which gave alcoholics anonymous a most enthusiastic endorsement, a.
The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. As we felt new power flow in, as we enjoyed peace of mind, as we. The big book promises all of them, so far friends of bill w. 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. Core character defects 4 study from the bottom of page 63 to the end of page 65 and then follow its instructions. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
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. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg. In 1977, some members met in a tulsa, ok hotel room for a discussion of the big book. How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Step 4 made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous.
This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further. This is the official website of the general service office g. 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. When we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. 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. Some people have recovered from alcoholism, though, and the big book offers a suggested outline that seems to help a few. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
The 2 nd edition big book was introduced 16 years later at the historic 1955 international convention in st louis. Fear in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. Bill renumbered the pages of the 2 nd edition so that page one be. In the big book of alcoholics anonymous on pages 60 to 63 it describes an alcoholicsaddicts life as unmanageable that an egocentric life is hardly a. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. Big book sexual inventory page 69 recovery farmhouse. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. Way of life intro to working the steps barefoots world.
Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The big book is an outline for recovery, never claiming to be a cure or a certain solution for everyone and anything. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of. Fear in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. Aug, 2006 my sponsor had me write out the passages from the big book from page 60being convinced. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Though our decision was vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. My sponsor had me write out the passages from the big book from page 60being convinced.
This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. The aa program of recovery, from a once seemingly hopeless state of mind and body, is contained within the first 164 pages of the aa big book. 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. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Established on such a footing we became less and less. The doctors opinion was page one and the basic text ended at page 179. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Now all we need to know is what we must do to recover from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body and precisely how do we do it.
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. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 58. Lets start the introduction by turning to roman numeral page xiii. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. But the big book says, if you wish, you can join us on the broad highway. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question quoteliveinpeace. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned.
With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. Here is another example of a common misconception spread by wordofmouth. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864 the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain. The big book s way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67 instructions. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
God, i offer myself to thee to build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. 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 big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result was nil until we let go absolutely. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power, thy love, and thy way of life. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. Pages 58 through 71 by the time we get to chapter 5, how it works, we have a clear understanding of what the problem is alcoholism and what the solution is god, as we understand him. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery. Previous owners name and address on first page in pencil.
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