Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. To my lot falls the rather doubtful distinction of being the only lady alcoholic in our particular section. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Alcoholics anonymous is not a religious organization. Chocolate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. We women carry with us a picture of the ideal man, the sort of chap we would like our husbands to be. Online local meetings tidewater intergroup council. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Mar 02, 2014 the acceptance prayer posted on march 2, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more.
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. Ii spiritual experience the terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change suf. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it.
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 be ing honest with. 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. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes. 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. Give him an account of the struggles you made to stop. A feminine victory pages 217 225 in the first edition big book. 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. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in gods world by mistake.
Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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.
The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. It is the most natural thing in the world, once his liquor problem is solved, to feel that he will now measure up to that cherished vision. The path by which i have come to this blessed help was long and devious.
All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. 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. 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.
It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Perhaps it is time to create a new, wiser big book. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dec 07, 2014 page xx in the forward to the big book it states. 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. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We suggest you do this as we have done it in the chapter on alcoholism. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark.
The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. 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. 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. A nd acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. 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. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Perhaps it is because of a desire for a supporting cast of my own sex that i am praying for inspiration to tell my story in a manner that may give other women who have this problem the courage to see it in its true. It led through the mazes and perplexities of an unhappy marriage and divorce, and a dark time of separation from my grown children, and a readjustment of life. 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. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Show him you have confidence in his power to stop or moderate. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. 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 original working manuscript is the missing link between bill wilsons first draft of alcoholics anonymous and the first edition. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the.
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