Hi, im not sure who posted about their sponsor, telling them to read these pages daily, but i am holding them responsible for taking the scales off my eyes. 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. They bear witness that release from alcoholism can really be per manent. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. I was rereading one of my favorite stories from the big book, and this. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. 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. We asked god to help us show them the same tolerance, pity, and patience that we would cheerfully grant a sick friend. Page 45, alcoholics anonymous, 1st edition please note the singular form of the word. 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.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the guiding book for all 12 step programs. They too can have a happy content family home,if you work for them. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. However, due to financial difficulties the whole printing was, for a while, held up and the book received no publicity, nor, of course, was it. I think this chapter gets ignored quite often, especially by members that feel theyve got a good grasp of the faith business, but it helped me a great deal when i was trying to wrap my brain around step 2. My wife did the best she could to help me at first, but eventually lost patience. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english.
Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous pages 62 68 of big book. In the 1939 this doctor heard of the book alcoholics anonymous and wrote to new. The backslider pages 265273 in the first edition big book. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. When a person offended we said to ourselves, this is. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. 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.
Jun 01, 2015 there were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Apr 30, 2012 yes read page 6268 each day and also read page 83 at the very bottom you will find the promises. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Page 304 in 2nd and 3rd editions and 268 in the 4th. Linked with the permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Bobs nightmare pages 171181 alcoholics anonymous number three alcoholics anonymous number three pages 182192. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to. And with 6 children to look after the too will reap all the rewards of you staying sober. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. This special australian commemorative edition of the big book is dedicated to the pioneer men and women who followed up on the initial inquiries made by dr.
Who what in big book the west baltimore group home page. These are aspects of the alcoholics life and personality that are usually in effect before the alcoholic comes into aa and will continue unless the alcoholic actively works the steps each day. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The keys of the kingdom alcoholics anonymous great. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. All ten have now passed away of natural causes, having maintained complete sobriety. And then, in the spring of 1939, a very remarkable book was rolled off a new york press with the title alcoholics anonymous.
Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Alcoholics anonymous field visit report alcoholics anonymous is a selfhelp organization made. In that state, the wrongdoing of others, fancied or real, had power to actually kill. 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. 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 put them on paper, even though we had no resentment in connection with them.
Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. This is a long chapter, but like the rest of the big book, the ideas are simple and straightforward. Find people in alcoholics anonymous history az listings. 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. Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. 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. Online local meetings tidewater intergroup council. This book is not an exact copy of the aa big book 1st edition there were changes made to the 1st 164 pages after the 1st edition was released. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. When you hear joe hawk do one of he bb studies hit xa, do a search for joe h, and download joehsantamonica2004cd1 joehsantamonica2004cd7. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Before the traditions were developed, an aaer with a lot of energy and drive started a group that tried literally to be all things to all people aa, job training center, social club, gym, bank and i mean this literally. But be careful not to be resentful about the last time he did so. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. The ink was barely dry on the newly printed big book, when florence. We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. Follow along with your big book as you listen to the inspiring stories of honesty.
This is the official website of the general service office g. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. The big book and the steps of aa have solved my problem with. Follow along with your big book as you listen to the inspiring stories of honesty, openness and willingness from the pioneers of a. Our experience is that it typically lasts 810 months on average.
Though we did not like their symptoms and the way these disturbed us, they, like ourselves, were sick too. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. Give him an account of the struggles you made to stop. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. Ask him what you should do if he places you in such a position again. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Alcoholics anonymous field visit report essay 2158 words.
He asked me to read the book alcoholics anonymous, and then he wanted me to talk with a man who was experiencing success with his own arrestment. The keys of the kingdom pages 304312 from the 2nd edition big book. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. Yes read page 6268 each day and also read page 83 at the very bottom you will find the promises. Welcome to the thursday evening closed big book study of royal york. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. With over 400 pages, the big book is filled with personal anecdotes of alcoholics and the 12 steps that pave the path to recovery. 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.
Its main object is to enable you to find a power greater than yourself which will solve your problem. Bob and the nine men and women who here tell their stories were among the early members of a. We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. Show him you have confidence in his power to stop or moderate. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
A daily telephone meeting that focuses on reading and discussing the aa big book, covertocover. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Sep 30, 2008 alcoholics anonymous big book original edition aa services on. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous believes that recovery is a lifelong process, so the big book is a continual companion in a recovering alcoholics life. We suggest you do this as we have done it in the chapter on alcoholism. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. The keys of the kingdom the keys of the kingdom pages 268276. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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. 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. Search in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. We decide what, and then say they will be done, which is the how and when. 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. Doctors opinion was page 1 in the first edition of the big book xxvxxxii. Keys of the kingdom, bb, 3rd edition, pg 311 begins pg 268 4th. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. God in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Women of the big book alcoholics anonymous district 24. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. At the end of the meetings 1 person will read appendix 2, spiritual experience found on page 567 of the big book. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Carlin sisters rented top floor of wilsons house at 182 clinton street 19331935 l 105. This beautifully crafted, 268 page journal is undated so it can be started at any time. 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. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. The bb awakening guide i mentioned has you addsubtract stuff from the bb and you make your changes in your aa big book. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.