God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. The original working manuscript is the missing link between bill wilsons first draft of alcoholics anonymous and the first edition. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Even when youve found the person, it frequently takes great resolution to ap proach him or her. Driven by a hundred forms of fear, selfdelusion, selfseeking, and selfpity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. The big book, 4th edition by anonymous pdf format for free to read online. Sex in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Pg 61 62 aa big book the real problem as an alcoholic. Bearing in mind that step 12 is fundamentally the special insight of bill wilson when alone, on the verge of relapse as he wandered up and down the lobby of the. Alcoholics anonymous if the rest of the world would only behave. On page 31 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, in the chapter entitled more about alcoholism it says. Must in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. The person behind the stories who they are and a brief biography. Frankly, whether or not some of these slogans are in the big book or not, i have, over time, found them helpful.
He is like the retired business man who lolls in the florida sunshine in the winter complaining of the sad state of the nation. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Here you will find a schedule of aa meetings, aa news and events, and useful resources for the newcomer about aa and our wonderful fellowship. The story of rule 62 aa history alcoholics anonymous. This doesnt mean that i think i should rewrite the big book.
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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book with permission of a. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous.
A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we understood him. 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. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
He answered my prayer, and they gave me a big book and a 12 steps and 12 traditions book that started me on the road of recovery with a higher power. 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. The news hawk jim s, akron helped akron members write stories for 1st ed big book. My sponsor asked me to read page 62 63 in the aa big book. Established on such a footing we became less and less. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Just what do we mean by that, and just what do we do. Must in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The big books way of removing fears pages 67 68 instructions. We have a written inventory and we are pre pared for a long talk. 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. We explain to our partner what we are about to do and why we have to do it. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man.
Sex in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. Big book our big aa book 248 12 steps had a definite formula 248 he inspired god, as we understand him 249 philadelphia brand new group 249 rosa only 12 step call on woman, married her 250 san diego, ca now live in the west. Grant me strength, as i go out from here, to do your bidding. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. 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. So our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making. There is a solution 21 him physically and mentally.
I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. It is both a history of the formative years of alcoholics anonymous, as well as the bittersweet tale of the troubled man bill w. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. It presents an explicit view of the principles by which a. Step five admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Big book our big aa book 248 12 steps had a definite formula 248. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Page 62 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous states so our troubles, we think. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an addictionrecovery program that utilizes the 12step model. Take, for example the paragraph on page 62 selfishness, selfcenteredness. The big book study seriespart 9 chapter 7 working with. When it comes to ego defl ation, few steps are harder to take than five. Best aa big book quotes aa recovery quotes positive quotes about sobriety alcoholics anonymous daily quotes inspirational quotes recovery quotes for recovering alcoholics abraham lincoln quotes albert einstein quotes bill gates quotes bob marley quotes bruce lee quotes buddha quotes. Twelve steps and twelve traditions the world famous eye opener. Alexandra changs debut novel, days of distraction, offers a thoughtful reflection on gender, relationships and racial and ethnic identity in 21stcentury america, as seen through the observant eyes of a young chinese american woman. A small percentage is based on word of mouth information.
I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface. Big book study page 62 fourth ed selfishnessselfcenteredness. Alexandra changs debut novel, days of distraction, offers a thoughtful reflection on gender, relationships and racial and ethnic identity in 21stcentury america, as seen through the observant eyes of. A man of thirty, page 32 in the big book one of the most intriguing coincidences in aa historyalthough its never mentioned is that bill and lois wilson attended calvary church oxford group meetings while a recovering alcoholic named richard peabody was treating clients at his home less than a block away, at 24 gramercy park. This was going to be an elaborate facility with space for. Our actor is selfcenteredegocentric, as people like to call it nowadays. Most of the information comes from aaws published or other recovery oriented literature. For me, living life wasis the problem and alcohol was the solution. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. Welcome to the sonoma county intergroup felowship website of alcoholics anonymous. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published.
Whowhat is on page 3rd edition book titled, alcoholics anonymous. Each mistake gets me closer to my hp which is where i want to be. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Bb what the therapists and treatment center counsellors fail to understand. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg. 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. 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. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Bob smith, this original 12step program has inspired many. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
On that basis we are almost always in collision with something or somebody, even though our motives are good. Working with otherstoday we begin chapter 7 working with others which is of course the suggestion of the 12th step. 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. In fact, social media has made it so easy to complain about the world that we often forget to do anything about saving itexcept for adrienne martini, of. The story is described in alcoholics anonymous book the twelve step and the twelve traditions known in aa as the 12 and 12.
The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. The first requirement is that we be convinced that any life run on selfwill can hardly be a success. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. See nov 62 grapevine story an indian named tall man page 1417. 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. Authors of the stories from the book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. The basic story is that early in the history of aa, a group out in the hinterlands somewhere convinced the local town to fund a recoverytreatmentaa facility. 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. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us.
Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Bearing in mind that step 12 is fundamentally the special insight of bill wilson when alone, on the verge of relapse as he wandered up and down the lobby of the mayflower hotel in akron in june of 1935 instead of the bar he called the local episcopalian minister reverend walter. I have tried to identify all that i could find to identify for myself and other readers of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, here. The big book, 4th edition if you want to download alcoholics anonymous. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. 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. Dr bob and the good oldtimers by aa a book that looks at the development of aa via dr bob smith and his ohio meetings. Page 62 fourth ed eaa group of alcoholics anonymous. Step over to the nearest barroom and try a little controlled drinking. Everyone talks about how great it is to be in gods will. We do not like to pronounce any individual as alcoholic, but you can quickly diagnose yourself.
The big book study seriespart 9 chapter 7 working with others. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. This was the first clear illustration in the big book that made clear to me the. In trying to make these arrangements our actor may sometimes be quite virtuous. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down.
In the big book of alcoholics anonymous on pages 60 to 63 it describes an. Acknowledgments and credits for all that followsfor story author biographies. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. Aa deluxe double book cover with serenity prayer and coin. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. 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. Diagnose yourself with a little controlled drinking. 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.