Of the many drinking types described in the big book by no means comprehensively, the big book suggests its 12 step spiritual program of action will work for only one. But for the grace of god, there would have been thousands more convincing demonstrations. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. This special edition aa token with what we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition from page 85 of the big book it als highlights the essentials of willingness, honesty and open mindedness. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Alcoholics anonymous and contemplative spirituality. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous quotes author 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. She claims her seat as a woman in na and hopes that one day more women will find recovery.
It was fun to carom around the exclusive course which had inspired. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 58. The aa program of recovery is set forth in the twelve steps aa was founded in 1935 in akron, ohio. Aside from fellowship and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and. How it works 61 his arrangements would only stay put, if only people would do as he wished, the show would be great. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Alcoholics anonymous, aa, and the big book are registered trademarks of alcoholics. The promises start bottom page print version pg 83, pdf pg 104. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. Lusting after the big fix, we gave away our power to others.
In this book we describe how these principles are working for us. But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone. The whole point of recovery, is to not only regain the self that was lost to addiction, but to redefine yourself and the kind of life you are leading. This produced guilt, selfhatred, remorse, emptiness, and. Aa big book download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 158 mb. Selfknowledge, when unchanged, is not sufficient for recovery.
A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big 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. Or aa big book online at world services click here. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. This is the official website of the general service office g. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time.
I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. The promises 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. Cleaning up old scrapes, helping to settle family differences, explaining the disinherited son to his irate parents, lending money and securing jobs for each other, when justified these are everyday occurrences. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864 the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. 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. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan. Fred would not believe himself an alcoholic, much less accept a spiritual remedy for his problem. Nicknamed the big book by the early aa members for its thick paper and wide margins, the books history began in 1934 when bill wilson, an alcoholic stockbroker who had found sobriety. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. 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. Big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 60 to 63 3rd step daily aa reading duration. The sixth edition is a truly international basic text that reflects the diversity and strength of our worldwide na fellowship.
I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. 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. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. In trying to make these arrange ments our actor may sometimes be quite virtuous. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question quoteliveinpeace. That may be true of certain nonalcoholic people who, though drinking foolishly and heavily at the present time, are able to stop or moderate, because their brains and bodies have not been damaged as ours were. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous.
In this story originally published in our little white book and added to the basic text at the second edition, a mother learns that she can come out of the paralyzing fear of addiction and turn her whole life around. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. We welcome you to read this text, hoping that you will choose to share with us in the new life we have found. So, for instance, on manuscript page 39, in the sentence under no con. I have found that the process of discovering who i really am begins with knowing who i really dont want to be. Lustthe force behind the addiction 39 the spiritual basis of addiction 45 part ii the solution 60. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics.
Do christians in aa realize this new age teaching can also be found in the alcoholics anonymous big book the aa bible. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Emotional in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. When a person begins their 12step journey in alcoholics anonymous, it is with the hope that their life will change for the better as a direct result. 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. Literature for alcoholics with diverse accessibility needs. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Fear in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc.
Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. But life among alcoholics anonymous is more than attending gatherings and visiting hospitals. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. The sos aa coin is a meaningful token with a little more meaning. Sun on reverse with 12 rays representing the 12 steps which leads to a god center. In the last analysis, it is only there he can be found. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation.
Aa promises alcoholics anonymous lionrock recovery. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. 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. This book is the shared experience of the fellowship of narcotics anonymous. Pp 3943 more about alcoholism fred goes out the eaa group. 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. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
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. We came to alcoholics anonymous to stop drinking and found a new way of life. A desire to stop drinking is the only requirement for aa membership. 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. We have found an aa medallion that embodies some of the fundamental principles that are vital to our recovery and are so proud to offer it here. Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical.
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