The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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. Full text of popular mechanics 1917 internet archive. Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from, the official website of alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages aa. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober. New stories have been added to the personal histories.
Inerrant means without error, and it is a concept religious scholars have tried to apply to the christian bible, without success. I heard about a meeting of aa big book fundamentalists in the toronto area, named the muckers for the way they study the bb, marking up the pages as they pair up and guide one another through the bb. What he wrote followed immediately after the a, b, cs and was as follows. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. 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. The first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous on cd. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164. Alcoholics anonymous did not get me sober nor does it keep me sober. 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. Now available on cd, alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide.
Persona stories big book online pdf alcoholics anonymous. 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. Sasha summers romance contemporary romance western romance. These are the changes that have been made in the program portion of the big book the first 164 pages and the roman numeraled pages since it was first published on april 10, 1939.
Why is it suggested to read first 164 pages in big book. The all new app for the big book of alcoholics anonymous. As far as only reading the 1st 164 pages, i am not sure where that practice came from either. The book itself on page 164 says our book is meant to be suggestive only. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.
Big book, page 164 while the program is considered a suggested method for dealing with the disease of alcoholism, there are places within the big book where the authors used the word must. It is joyous intimacy with friends and a feeling that life is good. Appendix ii spiritual experience appendix ii spiritual experience the terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the. The appendices have been included, giving this document a nearly identical format to the pocket edition to the big book. 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. A audio read aloud version of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. Fact in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Jacob obrechtstraat 92, 1071 kr amsterdam oudzuid, amsterdam, netherlands. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Reference guide to the aa big book and the twelve steps and twelve traditions. The text of the first 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous, unchanged since they first came off press in 1939, evolved from a process of furious debate and wise compromise. The aa book is a basic text and suggested howto guide.
When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and what made and makes alcoholics anonymous tick. Much of the information covered in the first 164 pages has become somewhat common. Morning prayer and meditation given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages quantity. 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. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and reli. 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. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone.
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. Third edition of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Page 4 the major changes to the big book editions have been in the selection of personal stories so that they represent a good crosssection of the aa membership. The first part, known as the first 164 pages or the original manuscript explains the 12 step program and how it can. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. The following is a list of the 40 musts from the big book. Jerry needed to know so he started upon a project to identify the changes that were made to various printings and editions of the big book. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. How ridiculous would it be if people tried to do the same with the big book. It is our hope that these pages can be a source of inspiration to you. The big book 164 pages aa preamble singleness of purpose how it works the traditions the promises yellow card just for today serenity prayer sobriety calculator and lots more to keep you sober. Alcohol was my main problem but im not an alcoholic.
And in doing so, through the strength of a higher power, i have managed to quit drinking. Main 164 pages page numbers for main 164 pages fully searchable big book. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. 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.
Sasha summers kicks off her new kings of country series with jace, a sexy contemporary romance that gives readers a glimpse behind the curtain of fame, fortune and country music. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics anonymous by kelly fitzgerald junco 072916 there is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
The big books way of removing fears pages 67 68 instructions. 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. Page 45, alcoholics anonymous, 1st edition please note the singular form of the word. Dec 07, 2014 but it was never meant to be inerrant. While there are slight differences between what bill wrote and what is now in the big book, he wrote one sentence that was voted out by that part of the fellowship that participated in the authorship of this book. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. We have a written inventory and we are pre pared for a long talk.
I still smoke pot, ill eagerly take pills when theyre available to me, im hooked on sex. But not so with us in those last days of heavy drinking. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. A secular sobriety brings truth to aas claim to be spiritual, but. Silkworth big book study aa anonymity statement anonymity is the. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. How many times is god metioned in the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to. Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w.
The first 164 pages of the big book is also known as the basic text of the big book. 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. The anonymous press mini edition of alcoholics anonymous. So our fellow worker will soon have friends galore. Aa big book of alcoholics anonymous on the app store. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages. When you bmmtostay the harris way you secure the wimosf popsahl. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. We explain to our partner what we are about to do and why we have to do it.
Whats the difference between the aa big book and the na. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Big book index first 164 pages 3 subject pages paragraphs proper use of will power 85 1 prospects decision 95 3 quit playing god 62 through 63 3 then 1 repairing the damage 99 1 resentment 64 3 restless, irritable, and discontented xxvi 4. It is certainly no way some sort of bible or sacred text. To accomplish that purpose, the big book is divided into two main parts. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. There is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. All day aa introduction to the big book 12 steps 164 pages. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6.
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. Free big book alcoholics anonymous download for pc windows. Bill wrote on the very last page of the first 164 pages. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed. Aa history a big book trivia of some missing facts. The 1995 general service conference recommended that, the first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr. This is the abridged version with the first 164 pages only does not include the personal stories. The original working manuscript is the missing link between bill wilsons first draft of alcoholics anonymous and the first edition.
The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Before there was a big book, twelve steps, twelve traditions, the aa grapevine or general service before there. Alcoholics anonymous, preface to the third edition, p. Because some of us are so familiar with the contents of the big book. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. God got me sober, the steps brought me into a conscious awareness with and a relationship with what got me sober. It includes a secular and nonsexist version of the first 164 pages of the big book bringing a 78 year old text into the 21st century. Click the images to go to page indicated in the flag. In 1975 when i first encountered aa, most poeple tried to tell me, aa was more of a take what you like and leave the rest kinda thing. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional.
Please see appendix vi at the end of this document. But life among alcoholics anonymous is more than attending gatherings and visiting hospitals. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. A vision for you f or mostnormal folks, drinking means conviviality, companionship and colorful imagination. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan. Another lightweight paperback version of the first 164 pages of the big book recently appeared on amazon titled the ez big book of 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. This is a help to study the big book, to fill in some of the missing facts, answering some questions. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and. The big book and the steps of aa have solved my problem with. The big book of alcoholics anonymous audio book sobriety app this app includes the 2nd edition of the aa big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. How many times is god metioned in the first 164 pages of.
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