We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. The first principle of success is that you should never be angry. Each mistake gets me closer to my hp which is where i want to be. Silkworth big book study aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Big book trivia study guide aa alcoholics anonymous information. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick.
He was 12 stepped by bill from towns hospital and was considered aa number 3 in new york. William d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Even though your husband becomes unbearable and you have to leave him temporarily, you should, if you can, go without rancor. Oct 23, 2014 go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g.
Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. Did you ever think about holding on to a rope thats connected between you and your hp, and each and every time you make a mistake, you tie a knot and hang on the rope gets shorter. Husbands and wives have some times been obliged to separate for a time until new perspective, new victory over hurt pride could be re. Alcoholics anonymous big books abookman, a book man, book. Henry ford once made a wise remark to the effect that experience is the thing of supreme value in life. The promises on this page are from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa. For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program.
Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly. Brought to you by the drop the rock group of district 30, area 14. Without embracing the literature, success in aa is difficult. This tragic situation has already arrived in practically every case long before it is suspected. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from al. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away. The first section contains 164 pages that are the textbook for a recovering alcoholic. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Thank you for referencing the pages in the big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. Assume on the other hand that father has, at the outset, a stirring spiritual experience. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. Show him you have confidence in his power to stop or moderate. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added.
His story is in all of the editions of the big book, titled our southern friend. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. At a certain point in the drinking of every alcoholic, he passes into a state where the most powerful desire to stop drinking is of absolutely no avail. According to the book on page 417, it is clearly mentioned the fundamental step towards emancipation is acceptance, coming into terms with reality, realizing the ground truth that one is indeed addicted. Preface aa big book preface 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.
Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. Abridged, meaning this contains only the first 164 pages plus the appendices. For the fourteen years i was in and out of recovery i barely cracked the literature. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics.
A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. 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. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. If we have carefully followed directions, we have begun to sense the flow of his spirit into us.
The large print fourth edition of alcoholics anonymouse, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aas message of hope and recovery to millions. 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. Past in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Page xiii foreword to the first edition we, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. We families of alcoholics anonymous keep few skeletons in the closet. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
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. The following links download chapters of the big book from aa. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. Everyone knows about the others alcoholic troubles. 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. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. The second part of the book has changed slightly with the printing of each new edition. In most cases, the alcoholic survived this ordeal without relapse, but not always. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. His story in the first edition of the big book was titled the.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. Fitz was from hancock, missouri and got sober in november 1935. How often have some of us begun to drink in this nonchalant way, and after the third or fourth, pounded on the bar and said to ourselves, for gods sake, how did i ever get started again. We think that such a view is selfcentered and in direct conflict with the new way of living. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. We think that such a view is selfcentered and in direct con. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. 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. Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. The big book explains that we must make a list that includes all our resentments we have and have ever had, an account of sexual conduct and our fears. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Trust in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. The original manuscript of the big book alcoholics anonymous. Appendix ii spiritual awakening god consciounsness educational variety spiritual experience 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. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides.
The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. Large groups and treatment centers require a special license. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. Giving, rather than getting, will become the guiding principle. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa.
Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. It was one of the first to suggest that alcoholism was an illness, not a character defect. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The purpose of the big book is to show precisely how numerous alcoholics have recovered. 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. Aa history a big book trivia of some missing facts. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to. We may often pass through twelfth step experiences. Even though your husband becomes unbearable and you have to leave him temporarily, you should, if. Alcoholics anonymous 4th edition abridged, large print. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a.
What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. Home home faqs newcomers guide videos about the steps videos about a. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Jim originally had these articles on the web site of which is no longer online and placed here for historical. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u. Never could we recapture the great moments of the past. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. This is a condition which, in ordinary life, would produce untold grief. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. He is a powerful example of what it is like to be in recovery. We hope that 164 and more is useful, and strengthens your understanding of the aa. The second part changes because it is the part that. Life in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions.
This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. The alcoholic may say to himself in the most casual way, it wont burn me this time, so heres how. Alcoholics anonymous that future happiness can be based only upon forget fulness of the past. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. Husbands and wives have sometimes been obliged to separate for a time until new perspective, new victory over hurt pride could be rewon. Much has already been said about receiving strength, inspiration, and direction from him who has all knowledge and power. Drop the rock workshop northeast florida intergroup services. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options.
As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. After i read this i told her about page 62 and references in. When you come through the doors of aa, it is suggested that you purchase a big book. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition, chapter 1. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. 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. The first section of the big book of alcoholics anonymous has not changed or been revised in any of the four editions. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. 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. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book.