Nicknamed the big book by the early aa members for its thick paper and wide margins, the book s history began in 1934 when bill wilson, an alcoholic stockbroker who had found sobriety. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. 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. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u. The 9th step promises of alcoholics anonymous wayside house. 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. No thought or effort on my part thats the miracle of it. The ninth step promises can be found through pages 8384 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead.
Fear in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god.
Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 83 84 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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 steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. See i had a born again exp and lost the obsession to drink my first attempt with my sponsor six. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Should you wish to, let us know where you are joining us from.
This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program 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. The 12 traditions of aa are found in the book alcoholics anonymous the big book now is the time we introduce ourselves by our first names. Resentment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Big book page 84 during nine years in aa, i have observed that those who follow the alcoholics anonymous program with the greatest earnestness and zeal not only maintain sobriety but often acquire finer characteristics and attitudes as well. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. 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. Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from, the official website of alcoholics anonymous. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before.
Step ten suggests we continue to take personal inventorystep 4 and continue to set right any new mistakes steps 8,9 as we go along. There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. In fact, the big book gives us instruction around this very thing. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. Big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 83 to 88 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th step daily aa readings duration. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with someone, it may be. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. The promises chapter 6, page 83 84 of the book, alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Alcoholics anonymous word serenity and we will know peace. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and harmonious action. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6.
From pages 83 84 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. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Ceasedfightingpg84 this is one of my favorite lines from the big book. Why this happens to awakening souls and what to do when you wake duration. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. 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. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.
The aa promises are found on pages 83 84 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still. From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given us without any thought or effort on our part. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies.
A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. 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. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. 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. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. A daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. We shall be with you in the fellowship of the spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the road of happy destiny.
We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Meetings can be found on page 83 84, of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. The aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
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