A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. 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. 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. 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. Medical in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd.
Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Narcotics anonymous the little white booklet longer basic text with same title no longer published online. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u.
In na, we follow a program adapted from alcoholics anony mous. Ep64 lesson 12 transportation page 192193 learn thai for. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster.
His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. There is one story on page 37 that speaks of a man 36 years old that had been drinking for 16 years and another story on page 123 regarding a man who gave up drinking to make a million dollars. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous an interpretation of our twelve steps.
On the last pages of this second edition will be found the twelve traditions of alcoholics anony mous, the principles upon which our a. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. The second part of the book has changed slightly with the printing of each new edition. 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. Page 1 alcoholic anonymous number three 182 pioneer member of akrons group no. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. Ive read this several times but today for some reason something stood out that never had before.
The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. Must in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. Aa big book appendix v edward dowling episcopal magazine the living church john d. Aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Montreal, quebec, canada, gratitude in action, on page 193 of the fourth edition big book of alcoholics anonymous. I must turn in all things to the father of light who presides over us. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Whoopee in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. 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.
The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. It is common in aa lore to hear claims that the big book is the secondmost printed book of alltime, second only to the bible. Ep64 lesson 12 transportation page 192193 learn thai. Permission to photocopy granted to the original purchaser only. A wikipedia article about this author is available narcotics anonymous. Choose from reading a page, or two from the big book then opening up to sharing. 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.
They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority. National agents alliance brings heavy hitters to speak at nationals. The sixth edition is a truly international basic text that reflects the diversity and strength of our worldwide na fellowship. The second part changes because it is the part that consists of personal stories of recovering alcoholics. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. All things aa related big books, step working guides, meditations, medallions, posters and more. 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 a sentiment.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. I know many find it hard to relate to the big book, well read this and then youll have no excuses. To become a member of the helpline please attend the next public relations subcommittee meeting. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. I became an unwelcome hangeron at brokerage places.
Aa deluxe double book cover with serenity prayer and coin. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. 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. All ten have now passed away of natural causes, having maintained complete sobriety. Sometimes a small deal would net a few hundred dollars, and i would pay my bills at the bars.
We are holding a conference call in addition to meeting at the. Ep64 lesson 12 transportation page 192 193 learn thai for beginners my thai book. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The big book page xiii from page 63 to 84 in the big book, the first one hundred the authors of the big book show us exactly how we go from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body, to a state where we have been recovered and become happy, joyous and free. Volume twentyfive volu introducing number f number four the. This book is the shared experience of the fellowship of narcotics anonymous. Recovery literature in english us we offer all available information pamphlets and na booklets here, in all currently available languages, in order to serve our members and potential members. Alcohol suddenly made me into what i had always wanted to be. This is a gross inaccuracy as approximately 30 million total copies have been printed. 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. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Big book, page 3, line 11 62 we, who have recovered from serious drinking, are miracles of mental health. 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.
I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. If nobody has anything else to share on those pages the chair person will. God showed his power when naaman went into the river 7 times. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. The original working manuscript is the missing link between bill wilsons first draft of alcoholics anonymous and the first edition. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. There was a sense of victory, followed by such a peace and serenity as i had never know. The really big book of bible story coloring pages naaman is healed. Na sprang from the alcoholics anonymous program of the mid1930s, and. 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.
Several naa staff also blog about their respective subject matter as an added benefit to the readership. Sex in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. We read small sections of the book alcoholics anonymous big book and have a lead share on the reading. We welcome you to read this text, hoping that you will choose to share with us in the new life we have found. 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. I got sober in the halls of aa and always read aa literature, but this book is very well written and much more modern and relatable for addicts. Bathtub gin, two bottles a day, and often three, got to be routine. Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. 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. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. Go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. A portion of chapter 5 of the big book, pages 58, 59 and 60.
Aug 17, 2011 the second part of the book has changed slightly with the printing of each new edition. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it. 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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The book of the lefthanded reaper, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. 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. Bob and the nine men and women who here tell their stories were among the early members of a.
Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and. Oct 23, 2014 go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. And besides, we are sure that our way of living has its advantages for all. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. 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. 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 part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to. Big book, page 3, line 14 63 whether the family goes on a spiritual basis or not, the alcoholic member has to if he would recover. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. These were revolutionary and drastic proposals, but the moment i fully accepted them, the effect was electric. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
Just know that reading a book will not get andor keep you clean or sober, there is much work to be done. The original 1939 edition, i could read the stories that makeup the second part of the first edition. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Also, the preface would remain the same, as well as the symbol page. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Aug 07, 2018 this text book my thai book now on sale at amazon. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Table talk from an old study pamphlet from the early years of a. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. We are a group of men and women who have come together for the purpose of bringing the message and methods of the 12 steps to the bridge, dallas, texas. Posted with permission from alcohol research documentation, inc.
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