Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with. For the fourteen years i was in and out of recovery i barely cracked the literature. 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. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. We were in a position where life was becoming impossible, and if we had passed into the region from which there is no return through human aid, we had but two alternatives. Make offer alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 6th printing 1944. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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. This site is not endorsed by alcoholics anonymous world services, nor does it represent alcoholics anonymous as a whole. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping caution. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides.
The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, eighth printing 1945 big book, small war time publishing. Sometimes a small deal would net a few hundred dollars, and i would pay my bills at the bars. This tragic situation has already arrived in practically every case long before it is suspected. 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. Even the dozen pages devoted to steps six and seven in twelve.
Almost none of us liked the selfsearching, the leveling of our pride. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. This step is described in parts of chapters 1, 2, 3, and all of chapter 4. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Center city chaska maple grove plymouth ages 1225 st. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. For the aa founders and for those of us who practice all 12 steps today, we are sure god wants this for all people. That is my experience upon completion of the 5th, 6th and 7th steps, april 27, 1974. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the. 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. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. 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. Click the images to go to page indicated in the flag.
This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Last month marked the beginning of the tenth yr of experience the big book. There is a solution from page 25 in the big book if you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there is no middleoftheroad solution. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. At a certain point in the drinking of every alcoholic, he passes into a state where the most powerful desire to stop drinking is of absolutely no avail. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually unchanged. Newcomers to recovery jan 6th thought for the day keeping sober is the most important thing in my life. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Hazelden betty fords thought for the day offers daily meditations for people in recovery or affected by addiction to alcohol or other drugs. The big book, 4th edition book download link on this page and you will be directed to the free registration form.
The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. 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. 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. Renoux aa prayer 12 step prayers recovery prayer humility prayer chapter 6 into action alcoholics anonymous aa 12. We have to list the people we have hurt what well be working on in steps 8 and 9. Belief in the power of god, plus enough willingness, honesty and humility. I became an unwelcome hangeron at brokerage places. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.
Front cover has light demarkation at bottom right corner possibly where a sticker would. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them.
From page 70 in the big book, we can also write a general conduct ideal. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. 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. It is plain for everybody to see that each sober a. The brooklyn general service web site is neither endorsed nor approved by a. 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. Russell annabel alaskan tales 1st edition 1953 big game hunting hardback rare.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. There is a no apparent writing in the book and there are no missing pages, the cover has general soiling, the spine ends are rolled, the gilt lettering on the front cover is dull and about 95% present, the gilt lettering on the spine is rubbed and about 20% visible, the text pages are agetoned with foxedstained stained text block page edges and reinforced front. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Use the amazon app to scan isbns and compare prices. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. The twelve step program big book guide big book sponsorship. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. World services inc the views contained on this web site do not reflect the views of a.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Are we now ready to let god remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable. 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. Buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Episodes experience the big book aa big book study. Learn what drop the rock means in working alcoholics anonymous steps 6. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 8th printing for. Looked at the four different covers and some general remarks regarding purpose behind. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. Brooklyn general services its a bridge back to life. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism.
Bathtub gin, two bottles a day, and often three, got to be routine. The promises on this page are from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii. We have been trying to get a new attitude, a new relationship with our creator, and to discover the obstacles in our path. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The most important decision i ever made was my decision to stop drinking. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 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.
His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. But for the grace of god, there would have been thousands more convincing demonstrations. If we can answer to our satisfaction, we then look at step six. There were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Browse daily passages from our most popular meditation books to find your inspiration today. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 3rd printing 1942 rdj baby blue. A member asked me about the meaning of a sentence on page 25 of the bigbook, i.
Nothing in the world is as important to me as my own sobriety. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Hurt in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Please visit the meetings page to browse additional meetings. I am convinced that my whole life depends on not taking that first drink. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc.