A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The short biographies of the various authors of the stories in the back of the book alcoholics anonymous have been graciously supplied by nancy o. The book was written primarily by aa cofounder bill w. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Dr bob and the good oldtimers by aa a book that looks at the development of aa via dr bob smith and his ohio meetings. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous.
As far as only reading the 1st 164 pages, i am not sure where that practice came from either. Each mistake gets me closer to my hp which is where i want to be. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by. With over 400 pages, the big book is filled with personal anecdotes of alcoholics and the 12 steps that pave the path to recovery. This is the second story from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states, resentment is the number one offender. 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. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. Said he read it, and used those things he understood. Denver area central committee of alcoholics anonymous menu skip to content.
For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. A translation for 21st century readers an anonymous member of a. When i got off the bus, i got a waitressing job in a bar. Unhappy drinkers who read this page will understand. 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.
These card decks will help inspire one to study the big book of alcoholics anonymous. On this page below click on the zoom meeting address link for the day and time of. 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. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. It is said that he sued to get the money he had loaned a.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Alcoholism12 step support, page 492 share your story or read other peoples personal accounts of struggle and resilience in 12step recovery. 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. 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. Doctor bobs nightmare from aas big book, 4th ed, part. 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 purpose of the big book is to show precisely how numerous alcoholics have recovered. We suggest you do this as we have done it in the chapter on alcoholism. They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. My journals and letters bear witness in the deterioration of my handwriting as the evening wore. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. Grounded in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. He didnt take the bible literally as an instruction book, for there was no nonsense you could not make out of it that way.
His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Instructions for accessing zoom virtual meetings last updated. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. 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. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Did you ever think about holding on to a rope thats connected between you and your hp, and each and every time you make a mistake, you tie a knot and hang on the rope gets shorter. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you. Just typed this up for a friend, and since i had it transcribed, thought i would share it here as well. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Now sober for years, they tell us how they got well.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the guiding book for all 12 step programs. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. 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. Give him an account of the struggles you made to stop. Aa, the big book, the 12 steps, family, friends, structure in the. Addiction recovery alcohol and drug abuse treatment. Big book is actually a nickname for the book that caught on so universally that the official name is almost never used.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. English speaking meetings of alcoholics anonymous in basel, switzerland. Aa big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous edinburgh. Recovering alcoholics regularly refer to the big book as they progress in recovery, and they use it to help new members as they begin their recovery process. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Alcoholics anonymous believes that recovery is a lifelong process, so the big book is a continual companion in a recovering alcoholics life. It is both a history of the formative years of alcoholics anonymous, as well as the bittersweet tale of the troubled man bill w. Without embracing the literature, success in aa is difficult. Teaching people how to develop a relationship with a higher power of their choosing is part of.
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. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. 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. Doctor bobs nightmare from aas big book, 4th ed, part 1, p 3a colyn gn. Zoom virtual meetings jefferson district friends of bill. Each card deck contains 54 quotes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with a page number for easy reference.
We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. Step four prayer freedom from resentment step 4 of the. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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 book itself on page 164 says our book is meant to be suggestive only. You alcoholism12 step support page 492 soberrecovery. Alcoholics anonymous, page 181, your heavenly father will. 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. Why is it suggested to read first 164 pages in big book.
E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Alcoholics anonymous, page 181, your heavenly father will never let you down. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Many aas, myself included, were told never to read beyond the first 164 pages of their basic text.
Show him you have confidence in his power to stop or moderate. 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. Big book personal stories part iii alcoholics anonymous. Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Big book prayers prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous i earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. 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. 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. Established on such a footing we became less and less. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. About the aac helpline american addiction centers aac is the leading provider for addiction treatment nationwide, specializing in evidencebased treatment and mental healthcare.
So the story was removed from the second printing of the big book. It is certainly no way some sort of bible or sacred text. Acceptance was the answer acceptance was the answer pages 407420 they lost nearly all. When the bus showed up in new york, a man fitting his given description did not. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. The original working manuscript is the missing link between bill wilsons first draft of alcoholics anonymous and the first edition.
Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given us without any thought or effort on our part. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. We hope that 164 and more is useful, and strengthens your understanding of the aa. Prevent damage to your big book with this vinyl book cover ft. This is the story of angie p, a younginspirit black woman who spoke saturday afternoon at founders day. When the bus showed up in new york, a man fitting his given description did not exit the vehicle. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous.
Alcoholics anonymous number three alcoholics anonymous number three pages 182192 gratitude in action gratitude in. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. Sep 30, 2008 alcoholics anonymous big book original edition aa services on. In fact that announcement was so common it worked for quite a number. Thought i had him when i asked about the past sins i had committed. Oct 23, 2014 go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. Ideal for those who find difficulty reading, an audio version of the big book in mp3 format. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me.
Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. The ez big book of alcoholics anonymous is a pagebypage translation of the original alcoholics anonymous published by aa founder bill wilson in the 1930s. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. These are posted as an aid to the blind, those who have difficulty reading or who are remote from meetings either in prison or in hard to reach places. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Info about the authors of the big book stories the west baltimore. Recovery book cover vinyl aa big book recoveryshop. Catholicism, recovery, sobriety, conversion, prayer, fasting, repentance, penance. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. 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. This means that if i throw aa and god under the bus, i would likely be drunk by next. A selection of other personal stories from the big book. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. They prove to almost anyones satisfaction that its never too late to try alcoholics anonymous.
Great for traveling they easily fit in a purse or pocket. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from al. As you can see, this project is under construction and will be modified until completed so check back from time to time. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Jan 22, 2016 the official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. For the fourteen years i was in and out of recovery i barely cracked the literature. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks too much. He is believed to be fred, a partner in a well known accounting firm whose story is told on pages 39 through 43 of the big book. They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority. Denver area central committee of alcoholics anonymous. Unfollow aa big book first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
All things aa related big books, step working guides, meditations, medallions, posters and more. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Confused, the welcoming party asked the driver if he had seen a man of the description aboard the bus at any time. The step 4 prayer from how it works page 66 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. A quote from the big book of alcoholics anonymous 12 step programs aa al anon recovery quotes click the image to read a powerful quote from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Service in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Grounded grounded pages 522 530 freedom from bondage. When you come through the doors of aa, it is suggested that you purchase a big book. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. 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.
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