The last page of the last story in the book alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The aa tradition 566 tradition 6 long form dividing the material from the spiritual 566 tradition 7 long form prudent reserves 567. I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and what made and makes alcoholics anonymous tick. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface. The online intergroup, alcoholics anonymous, serves all online aa groups that wish to participate. 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. 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 following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous big book book. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. 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. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous is not a religious organization. Here you will find a schedule of aa meetings, aa news and events, and useful. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Alcoholics anonymous has been contributing to the emotional sobriety of drunks and people close to them since the first member finished his inventory and amends. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. New stories have been added to the personal histories. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks.
The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. This is the official website of the general service office g. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Pauls lesson in the big book regarding expectations being inversely.
Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question quoteliveinpeace. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The last page of the last story in the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition. 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. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Tiebout, then, who persuaded me to seek help through a. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. 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. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. 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. If your downloading as a cheap way to put it on your ipod or listen to the car, please buy a new comer a big book at your next meeting.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. 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. 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. As another great man says, the only real freedom a human being can ever know is. 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 page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
Perhaps it is time to create a new, wiser big book. 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. Faith in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition alcoholics. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon.
It may mean the loss of many nights sleep, great interference with your pleasures, interruptions to your. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Twelve concepts short form reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book with permission of a. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Pages 563 through 568 with the publication of the big book in april, 1939, followed by jack alexanders article in the saturday evening post in march, 1941, which gave alcoholics anonymous a most enthusiastic endorsement, a. We were having trouble with personal relationships. I acquired a sponsor and began attending meetings but continued to drink. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. Reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book with permission of a. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed.
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. Within a few days i found myself drying out on a drunk farm. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. Preface to the aa big book fm qual mp3 14mb chapter 1 bills story fm qual mp3 12.
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