Prevent damage to your big book with this vinyl book cover ft. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Welcome to the sonoma county intergroup felowship website of alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Show him you have confidence in his power to stop or moderate. 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. In that state, the wrongdoing of others, fancied or real, had power to actually kill. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
Alcoholics anonymous believes that recovery is a lifelong process, so the big book is a continual companion in a recovering alcoholics life. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. 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. Sep 10, 2014 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.
This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. What does big book mean, i know its the blue aa book. At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order. Jan 22, 2016 the official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. There he read the big book and began his slow road back to health and sanity. 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. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Him to handle sobriety, is in the 3rd edition of the big book bb3 554561. 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. Recovery book cover vinyl aa big book recoveryshop. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation.
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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Aa history people in aa literature barefoots world. As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. Also, for online contributions, click the contribute menu item.
Abolish sponsorship from alcoholics anonymous gopetition. 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. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition aa services isbn. We saw that these resentments must be mastered, but how. Theres a meeting i want to go and it says bb for big book. 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. Big book is actually a nickname for the book that caught on so universally that the official name is almost never used. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The book itself on page 164 says our book is meant to be suggestive only. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. The aa book is a basic text and suggested howto guide. It is certainly no way some sort of bible or sacred text.
Luncheon with lois w, 1977 34 min doc carey at st johns 44 min let the bum find us part 1 70 min let the bum find us part 2 20 min lorna kny1999ct legacy breakfast 74 min. Philadelphia, student of life, on page 319 of the fourth edition big book of alcoholics anonymous. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. Whowhat is on page 3rd edition book titled, alcoholics anonymous. So i figured i would post it here so i have it handy. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. The official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Bathtub gin, two bottles a day, and often three, got to be routine. Why is it suggested to read first 164 pages in big book.
Much of the information covered in the first 164 pages has become somewhat common knowledge over the years, yet i have never seen it all brought together in one document before. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. 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. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book with permission of a. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. 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. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. 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. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. Big book trivia study guide aa alcoholics anonymous information.
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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. 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. The book was written primarily by aa cofounder bill w. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the back of the big book. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Sometimes a small deal would net a few hundred dollars, and i would pay my bills at the bars. Big book personal stories part iii alcoholics anonymous. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still. This is the official website of the general service office g.
My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Service in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. A a taught him to handle sobriety bob p connecticut p. Now sober for years, they tell us how they got well. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Each card deck contains 54 quotes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with a page number for easy reference. Sep 30, 2008 alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a stren uous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in our selves which had been blocking us. There were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
Great for traveling they easily fit in a purse or pocket. 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. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve, please email us at. I became an unwelcome hangeron at brokerage places.
Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. If you are a 4th edition big book story author and would like to see your biography listed here, then click here and send it to and it will be posted here. As being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Biographies if the authors of stories in the big book who are deceasde. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Ideal for those who find difficulty reading, an audio version of the big book in mp3 format. Aa big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous edinburgh. Aa coins aa big book covers alanon book covers na book covers na coins recovery gifts.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Audio big book ideal for those who find difficulty reading, an audio version of the big book in mp3 format. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Jun 01, 2015 there were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. If you have resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or thing that you resent, you will. We have invested a lot of resources to make recovery world easier and more convenient for you. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in gods world by mistake. These card decks will help inspire one to study the big book of alcoholics anonymous. With over 400 pages, the big book is filled with personal anecdotes of alcoholics and the 12 steps that pave the path to recovery. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. 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.
Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. The original working manuscript is the missing link between bill wilsons first draft of alcoholics anonymous and the first edition. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Just as recent as a day or two ago, someone on another post here. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. English speaking meetings of alcoholics anonymous in basel, switzerland. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the guiding book for all 12 step programs.
Named and unnamed references from the big book are taken from the. Also just curious do all meeting end by saying the lords prayer. I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii.
Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. 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. Reference examples b 147 bill w, page 147, n 283 notgod, page 283 2. 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. As far as only reading the 1st 164 pages, i am not sure where that practice came from either. Here you will find a schedule of aa meetings, aa news and events, and useful resources for the newcomer about aa and our wonderful fellowship. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. A nd acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. They prove to almost anyones satisfaction that its never too late to try alcoholics anonymous.
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