B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. We read small sections of the book alcoholics anonymous big book and have a lead share on the reading. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. Canada, 1st canadian trustee general service board e 36 g 112. In the big book, aas cofounder, bill wilson, talks of god but not always. Is alcoholics anonymous religious, spiritual, neither.
Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous.
Because this book has become the basic text for our. Deluxe double aa book cover for the big book and 12 steps and 12 traditions books. The book was written primarily by aa cofounder bill w. Alcoholics anonymous read this book or at least the chapter on alcoholism. We have some big book study groups here but it was a challenge finding. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. You and your husband will find that you can dispose of serious problems easier than you can the trivial ones. We were having trouble with personal relationships. Nicknamed the big book by the early aa members for its thick paper and wide margins, the books history began in 1934 when bill wilson, an alcoholic stockbroker who had found sobriety.
On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. Aa big book first 164 mini edition alcoholics anonymous wfree bookmark.
Buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve. 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. Some men have been so impaired by alcohol that they cannot stop. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface. We then open the meeting to group discussion on the weekly topic. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. 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. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book.
Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. The first three editions of the aa big book provide an indication of the changes which occurred since aa began in the late 1930s. In that state, the wrongdoing of others, fancied or real, had power to actually kill. For the aa founders and for those of us who practice all 12 steps today, we are sure god wants this for all people. Chocolate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Unhappy drinkers who read this page will understand. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. We do not want to be the arbiter of anyones sex conduct. 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. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though. The promises 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. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. 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. Big book is actually a nickname for the book that caught on so universally that the official name is almost never used. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery.
So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. We can exercise our will power along this line all we wish. The official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii. Our activities in behalf of women who drink are on the increase.
There were 4 musts in the first and second editions of 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. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. For the fourteen years i was in and out of recovery i barely cracked the literature. These are thoughts which must go with us constantly. At this early part of the 21st century, membership in aa continues to grow, and a fourth edition will undoubtedly continue that trend. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Aa taught him to handle sobriety in 3rd edition of big book bb3 554561.
This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Sometimes there are cases where alcoholism is complicated by other disorders. But what we have said applies quite as much to women. A good doctor or psychiatrist can tell you whether these complications are serious. The secret to the aa program is the first three words on page 112.
Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. 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 anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. There is every evidence that women regain their health as readily as. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. God 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 of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists strong. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. Message board page 449 3d big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. In any event, try to have your husband read this book. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question quoteliveinpeace. Box 459, grand central station new york, ny 10163 website. Recovery world aa big book quote the proper use of. Read in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. Show him you have confidence in his power to stop or moderate. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. People in aa history a1 associates welcomes you to the internet. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of gods will into all of our activities. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors.
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