The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober. Whether the family goes on a spiritual basis or not, the alcoholic member has to if he would recover. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. As we all know, aa grew and developed across the world. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. The little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red.
A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Portable, softcover, unabridged fourth edition, 4 12 x 7. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. Honesty in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in text. He and his family can be a bright spot in such congregations. All other sources the little red book, the 12 and 12, group sponsored literature were written as accompaniments or guides to be used to assist and deepen the path laid out by the original members of alcoholics anonymous in the big book. Seeing is believing to most families who have lived with a drinker.
My purpose is to make the text of the big book available. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. He may bring new hope and new courage to many a priest, minister, or rabbi, who gives his all to. Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w.
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. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. 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. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition should be in italics hope this helps. He added that occasionally in the night a vague craving arose which would be satisfied by candy. The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Family in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. 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. 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. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Husbands and wives have some times been obliged to separate for a time until new perspective, new victory over hurt pride could be rewon. Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from, the official website of alcoholics anonymous. Perhaps they created the impression that he is to be wrapped in cotton wool and placed on a pedestal. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. If he does not argue about religion, he will make new friends and is sure to find new avenues of usefulness and pleasure. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands. 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.
For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark.
The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. Detailsfourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Today, alcoholics anonymous has millions of members. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. In most cases, the alcoholic survived this ordeal without relapse, but not always. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man.
Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. On the bottom of page 5 of alcoholics anonymous basic text book, commonly and affectionately known as the big book, three suggestions. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. Page 30 screen 5 alcoholics anonymous screen 2 of 703. Pankhurst started drinking again after the big book was published and died in 1954. The history of easy does it edgewood health network. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. We hope the doctor will tell the patient the truth about his condition, whatever that happens to be. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides.
The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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. Mar 23, 2010 indeed, the big book makes clear to the reader that its main objective is to help you find a higher power which will solve your problem. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
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 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. The others must be convinced of his new status beyond the shadow of a doubt. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. The answers will come, if your own house is in order.
The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback a. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. New stories have been added to the personal histories. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. 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. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous.
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