Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states, resentment is the number one offender. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Alcoholics anonymous page 62 if the rest of the world would only behave. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. 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. Pg 61 62 aa big book the real problem as an alcoholic. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Mental, spiritual and physical disease readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book.
Financial in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The forward to printings of the aa big book, preceding the third edition, provide the reader with a sense of the changes that have occurred, since the beginning of aa. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our. Big book sexual inventory page 69 6011 12 steps of aa with father martin chalk talk 5427 is resentment the number one offender. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. Area 62 is composed of aa groups meeting in the state of south carolina and a few groups meeting in neighboring north carolina. Big book kindle edition by world services, alcoholics anonymous, wilson, bill. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we understood him.
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. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Step five admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Actor in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Aug 24, 2014 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.
All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Find people in alcoholics anonymous history az listings. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by.
The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. Mar 10, 2006 he answered my prayer, and they gave me a big book and a 12 steps and 12 traditions book that started me on the road of recovery with a higher power. The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along. The archway to freedom is complete after finishing the fifth step. The story of rule 62 aa history alcoholics anonymous. Contents page 1 stepbystep guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. But after a while we had to face the fact that we must find a spiritual basis of life or else. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. 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. New stories have been added to the personal histories. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober.
Big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 60 to 63 3rd step daily aa reading duration. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Thank you for referencing the pages in the big book. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. 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. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. I guess thinking that i could be such a great example,, was my expectation, again, of trying to be perfect,, that is playing god too,, cuz only god is perfect. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on.
On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Through closely examining our big book, along with much experience and practice with our twelve steps, as well as vigorous work with other alcoholics, the missing piece of step 1 appears to be what is referred to on page 64 as the spiritual malady. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. The big books answer to relapse prevention big book. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. This is the official website of the general service office g. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Aa chapter 5 how it works rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. 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. 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. May 17, 2014 that, we think, is the root of our troubles. After i read this i told her about page 62 and references in the doctors opinion. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Reliance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. There it is, in one concept really, but accented by the use of two words.
Please do not write with questions about meetings click here for meeting info. Page 62 and 63 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous selfwill new employer triumphant arch in which we pass into freedom. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. What ever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. Above everything, we alcoholics must be rid of this selfishness. When it comes to ego defl ation, few steps are harder to take than five. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Aa speaker the big book path full workshop duration.
Silkworth big book study aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous pages 62 68 of big book. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. In trying to make these arrangements our actor may sometimes be quite virtuous. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Big book study page 62 fourth ed selfishnessselfcenteredness. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book. Big book sexual inventory page 69 recovery farmhouse.
Northwest arkansas alcoholics anonymous that aint in. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous. Honesty in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. 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. A blog dedicated to discussion of the program of alcoholics anonymous as found in the twelve and twelve and first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous. 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. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11 morning and evening meditation step 11. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. Hear recovered addict and big book mucker, cameron f.
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. Carlin sisters rented top floor of wilsons house at 182 clinton street 19331935 l 105. 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. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. But scarcely any step is more necessary to longtime sobri. Apr 07, 2017 big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 60 to 63 3rd step daily aa reading duration. Learning the process of overcoming resentment literally saves the lives of people who are afflicted with the disease of alcoholism. For me, living life wasis the problem and alcohol was the solution. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This original 1939 edition outlines the famous 12 steps, and offers counsel for those who wish to join the program but doubt the existence of a higher.
As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. Through our 3 meetings held annually in a central location, the area 62 assembly serves to unite aa members in s. Page 62 fourth ed eaa group of alcoholics anonymous. The basic story is that early in the history of aa, a group out in the hinterlands somewhere convinced the local town to fund a recoverytreatmentaa facility. This was going to be an elaborate facility with space for. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. The basic story is that early in the history of aa, a group out in the hinterlands somewhere convinced the local town to fund a recoverytreatment aa. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. The story is described in alcoholics anonymous book the twelve step and the twelve traditions known in aa as the 12 and 12. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book.