The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. Sep 10, 2014 i started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Sep 23, 2017 presenters with longstanding sobriety will take you through the first eleven chapters of the aa big book, one chapter at a time.
There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. 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 text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. 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. Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper of its original version, alcoholics anonymous. This is a fairly comprehensive index to the big book, the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. 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.
So i decided to take the posts i had there and put them here. But after a while we had to face the fact that we must. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. Blessings to all pastor bob the book is wonderful, but the lack of the real page numbers render it useless for sponsor or meeting work. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the.
See more ideas about alcoholics anonymous, recovery and addiction recovery. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. We agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. Click here or here to download the entire index as a. Aug 15, 2019 for people who want to recover and gain insight to life in recovery. Inwardly he would give anything to take half a dozen drinks and get away with them. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per.
Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for screen viewing download size about 477k. It was authored by william griffith wilson also known. Appendix ii spiritual experience appendix 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 sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Alcoholics anonymous 3rd edition of the big book alcoholics anonymous on. 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. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is actually considered by many to be one of the most influential works written in the english language. Nothing more was required of me to make my beginning. For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Until i could accept my alcoholism, i could not stay sober, unless i.
It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. 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. Jul 17, 2019 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. The 2020 national convention of alcoholics anonymous is in toowoomba 2nd to the 5th of october. 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. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. Jan 29, 2006 from chapter 5, pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. This is the official website of the general service office g.
Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. Step one willingness through despair it was only a matter of being willing to believe in a power greater than myself. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services.
We know our friend is like a boy whistling in the dark to keep up his spirits. New stories have been added to the personal histories. It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism is a chronic disease1. The personal story doctor alcoholic addict which appeared in the 3rd edition of the big book and included the infamous page 449 was renamed and repositioned in the fourth edition of the big book, so page 449 is now page 417.
Arranged into sections alphabetically, includes both keyword and subject references. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. 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. He will presently try the old game again, for he isnt happy about his sobriety. See our study edition for a far more comprehensive index in book form. 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. Oct 31, 2002 buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
From chapter 5, pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. 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. 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. Aa workshop using the big book alcoholics anonymous. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. 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. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Alcoholism12 step support is acceptance part of the big book or not. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established.
Plus new ones i found on the net and shares of my own. My 12 step store offers gifts not only for those going through aa but other recovery programs as well including narcotics anonymous na, cocaine anonymous ca, crystal meth anonymous cma, nicotine anonymous nica, overeaters anonymous oa, gamblers anonymous ga, and. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The anonymous press is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. This number will connect you with your local aa office or phone service. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Big book alcoholics anonymous appendix ii spiritual experience pages 567 568. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.
Alcoholics anonymous 3rd edition of the big book hardcover january 1, 1976. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. 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. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone.