The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. We all know that the first 164 pages of the big book are the meat and potatoes this books first 164 is only 90 pages. This aa big book pocket edition is small enough to fit in your pocket, this is the softcover version of the regular big book, minus the stories that follow the first 164 pages. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The history of easy does it edgewood health network. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we.
Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. 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 excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. It displays the text of the first 164 pages of the book alcoholics anonymous. That list is all the meeting changes that have been reported. Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from aa. Following the first 164 pages are numerous personal stories of aa members who recount their experiences with alcoholism and with a spiritual awakening. 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. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Please note that some folks are unable to open these pdf files. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
The purpose of this promises inventory is much like the growth questionnaire that is to help determine how much change andor growth you have experienced since coming into the program. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book. The second half of the last page in chapter 11, page 164, is even read aloud at many meetings in the u. He is a powerful example of what it is like to be in recovery. Unhappy drinkers who read this page will understand. Big book changes these are the changes that have been made in the program portion of the big book the first 164 pages and the roman numeral pages since it was first published on april 10, 1939. 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. 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. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd.
The foreword of the first edition explains exactly what the first 164 pages are for, they are the program of aa. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. 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. Includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. How ridiculous would it be if people tried to do the same with the big book. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of.
These 164 pages are in the public domain alcoholics anonymous screen 6 of 703. Aa big book of alcoholics anonymous on the app store. A draft fourth edition of the big book, alcoholics anonymous be developed and a progress report be brought to the 1998 conference literature committee, keeping in mind the 1995 advisory action that. The following is a list of the 40 musts from the big book. Alcoholics anonymous 4th edition, large print softcover, 575 pages. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery. Also includes alcoholics anonymous preamble how it works 12 steps 12 traditions. Suggested origins of na phrases william white papers. Then comes a bakers dozen personal stories, and the apparent miraculous relief that certain problem drinkers have experienced, armed only with the hope that there just might be another way to live without having to fight constantly with alcohol or the phenomenon of craving.
On the bottom of page 5 of alcoholics anonymous basic text book. Aa big book pocket edition small big book my 12 step store. If you are interested in beginning a big book step study group in your area, we can assist you in that as well. 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. Page 39 2nd paragraph fred the accountant fred is actually harry b. It is our hope that these pages can be a source of inspiration to you. 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. Inwardly he would give anything to take half a dozen drinks and get away with them. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. The all new app for the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Plus the forwards are not numbered right either, it. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Bill, bob and the others wrote the book in the hope that we would read it. Happiness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Several groups have temporarily closed or have switched to online meetings. This pdf file is an easyread large print ebook created in 2009 by major1212.
Dec 07, 2014 but it was never meant to be inerrant. Print a copy of the first side print page 1 only, then reinsert it into the paper tray of your printer and print page 2. 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. The word sponsor is not even mentioned in the first 164 pages of the basic text of the big book. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Alcoholics anonymous big book for android free download. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. But life among alcoholics anonymous is more than attending gatherings and visiting hospitals. Many thousands have benefited from the big book and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind alcoholics anonymous, which was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr. Harry later sued aa for money he loaned to print the big book. Alcoholics anonymous, preface to the third edition, p.
Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. But while the stories in the back of the book may be fascinating, addicts and alcoholics generally use the first 164 pages as their primary guide to achieving sobriety. 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. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous audio book sobriety app this app includes the 2nd edition of the aa big book. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. We didnt become addicted in one day, so remembereasy does it. Thank you for taking the time to visit us and we will join you as you trudge the road of happy destiny. As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference.
It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. 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 book alcoholics anonymous became the basic text of the fellowship and it. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. And i think it is worth repeating here to wrap up the text of the book. 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. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous a. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. Inerrant means without error, and it is a concept religious scholars have tried to apply to the christian bible, without success. 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.
Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. There is one thing more than anything else that will defeat us in our recovery. 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. Bill wrote on the very last page of the first 164 pages. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek.
The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. See the link list of current online meetings on the home page. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Alcoholics anonymous big book some of what little he wrote goes like, it is earnestly requested that the general service officein the. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
So far, weve provided reading guides for all of the chapters in these pages except for chapter 11 a vision for you. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. The following are some one hundred and twenty five promises from the first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, reprinted with permission. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to. The appendices have been included, giving this document a nearly identical format to the pocket edition to the big book. Even more than the word god, the word friend is mentioned in the big book basic text 74 times. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. Jan 22, 2016 the rest of the first 164 pages of the aa big book are devoted to step 12, which includes instructions on how to help other alcoholics who are still suffering. The original twelvestep method, the aa big book gives descriptive detail on how to recover from alcoholism.
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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The big book first 164 pages showing 15 of 5 messages. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. 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. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. Bobs nightmare and alcoholics anonymous number three personal stories the latest major update includes a variety of features like keeping a track of your sober days, autoplay and more. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. This is the official website of the general service office g. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymousread more. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr.
These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. Reading guide for a vision for you amethyst recovery. We know our friend is like a boy whistling in the dark to keep up his spirits. Peace in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. This sounds like a big order, and we cant do it all at once. 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. Now and then a serious drinker, being dry at the moment says, i dont miss it at all. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Main 164 pages page numbers for main 164 pages fully searchable big book font size adjusting easy to access table of contents the following meeting readings and aa literature has also been included for your ease. Aa big book myths tidbits and trivia 800 recovery hub blog.
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