This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Grant me strength, as i go out from here, to do your bidding. 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. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Nov 22, 2004 id heard that there were some changes made in the fourth edition to reflect this rediculous move toward political correctness and i am one of those bangers that believes the big book is the aa bible and should be left alone.
The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. 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. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Aa big book, page 68 the big book says that fear touches about every aspect of our lives. I have to remember that it is a quick sub for the real deal, which is taking the time to get with god with my big book and pages 8688, but i have it and it has helped me. The big book study seriespart 9 chapter 7 working with others. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous.
Some of them may sink and perhaps never get up, but if our experience is a criterion, more than half of those approached will become fellows of alcoholics anonymous. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. On page 31 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, in the chapter entitled more about alcoholism it says.
A friend in the program who is also a psychologist told me guys like that just took their obsession and put it into an unhealthy clinging to every word in the book. 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. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. We all know that big nate loves cheez doodles, a truly addicting snack food. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. I am always amused how often alcoholics, frequently sober for many years, are unaware of the actual title of the book they are living their life in accordance with. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone.
List provided by the alcohol and drug abuse council of delaware county. Jims relapse story is in the big book to give an example to the alcoholic reader something to identify with. It will not take long for you to decide, if you are honest with yourself about it. Humans have always been privy to threats to our existence and livelihood. Leaders share and step questions the recovery group. Step one willingness through despair it was only a matter of being willing to believe in a power greater than myself. Nothing more way required of me to make my beginning. All we need is a key, and the decision to swing the door open. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Survival in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
The purpose of this site is to be of service to those who have seen the big book of alcoholics anonymous as a way to achieve recovery in the manner that works where everything else has failed for many of us. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed. This is the 7th print of the twelve steps and twelve traditions, this book deals with the twelve steps and the 12 traditions of alcoholics anonymous. A small percentage is based on word of mouth information. I had one myself, but he died of emphysema from chain smoking. But what are the chances of these ominous scenarios actually happening. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. P racticing step three is like the opening of a door which to all appearances is still closed and locked. We have a written inventory and we are pre pared for a long talk. Alcoholics anonymous aa sorted by town alcohol and. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. List of aa meeting places and times sorted by town names last updated 3162020. The news hawk jim s, akron helped akron members write stories for 1st ed big book. In some instances there has been brief recovery, followed always by a still worse relapse.
Most of the information comes from aaws published or other recovery oriented literature. Those projected fears are actually behind every character defect we have. 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. Working with otherstoday we begin chapter 7 working with others which is of course the suggestion of the 12th step. The original working manuscript is the missing link between bill wilsons first draft of alcoholics anonymous and the first edition. The doctors opinion w e ofalcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical esti mate of the plan of recovery described in this book.
We think few, to whom this book will appeal, can stay dry anything like a year. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. 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. We do not like to pronounce any individual as alcoholic, but you can quickly diagnose yourself. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. So our fellow worker will soon have friends galore. Fill in the rest of the thought from page 76, lines 2425, of the big book.
That it is an evil and corroding thread and that the fabric of our existence is shot through with it. There is only one key, and it is called willingness. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. That way if i find myself at my desk on sr, and have not taken time to sit with my big book, i at least can sit and be quiet and read this. His daughter hated him, even though he was a highly respected aa member who knew the bb cover to cover. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we. Canada membership sur vey showed about onefifth of a.
Physicians who are familiar with alcoholism agree there is no such thing as making a normal drinker out of an alcoholic. To share their method, wilson and other members wrote the initiallytitled book, alcoholics. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Pp 3437 more about alcoholism jim goes out the eaa group. Please see appendix vi at the end of this document. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Step over to the nearest barroom and try a little controlled drinking. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book.
Rooted in filipino folklore, lalani of the distant sea is the story of lalani sarita and her fantastical journey to save her mother and all the villagers who live on the island of sanlagita. Bearing in mind that step 12 is fundamentally the special insight of bill wilson when alone, on the verge of relapse as he wandered up and down the lobby of the mayflower hotel in akron in june of 1935 instead of the bar he called the local episcopalian minister reverend walter. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition aa services isbn. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We explain to our partner what we are about to do and why we have to do it. These have evolved along with us, especially as our population and technology continue to advance at breakneck speeds. I have tried to identify all that i could find to identify for myself and other readers of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, here. The best way to get in touch with alcoholics anonymous is through your local telephone book by simply looking up alcoholics anonymous in the white pages. The big book, the twelve steps and the twelve traditionsedit. Or pick from one of many of the favorite parts we have singled out on our website. Read read from chapter 6, into action the bottom of page 85 to the end of the chapter.
The appendices have been included, giving this document a nearly identical format to the pocket edition to the big book. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health. Aa speakers joe and charlie more about alcoholism the big book comes alive duration. The big book makes it clear that fear causes more troubles than stealing. Big book our big aa book 248 12 steps had a definite formula 248 he inspired god, as we understand him 249 philadelphia brand new group 249 rosa only 12 step call on woman, married her 250 san diego, ca now live in the west. The post today was originally set aside to be posts from others regarding alternatives to aa, but i did not receive a single email or response. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Continue to make your step 9 amends, and to take a step 10 daily inventory.
The birth of narcotics anonymous in words and pictures fuck this shit a journal of serenity, gratitude and sobriety. Today at wayne elementary school in wayne, pennsylvania, the librarian, sue dahlstrom, correctly assumed that nates affection for cheez doodles mirrored my own. In the big book there is a statement that may be of help in your becoming willing to make amends. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. 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.