In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. A reference guide to the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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 big book special edition paperback. It is commonly referred to as the big book because the first edition had thick pages.
Aa speaker the matters of fear and relationships 12step alcoholism recovery duration. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The cheery voice of an old school friend asked if he might. Alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition 2nd printing 1955 original. We think few, to whom this book will appeal, can stay dry anything like a year. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide.
Big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 3 more about alcoholism pages 30 43. Ince the original foreword to this book was written in 1939, a wholesale miracle has taken place. Alcoholic selftest using the big book of aa alcoholic and alcoholic selftest. Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. Though a robust man at retirement, he went to pieces quickly and was dead within four years. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the basis of alcoholic anonymous aa and is the origin of the 12step method. Our earliest printing voiced the hope that every alcoholic who journeys will find the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous at his destination. The steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14.
The 9th step promises are read out loud at the end of aa meetings, usually before. 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. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. Big books directions for taking all twelve steps the steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14. Apr 20, 2020 alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25% remaining sober after some relapses.
Aa big book myths tidbits and trivia 800 recovery hub blog. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside. Sep 25, 2014 aa big book myths tidbits and trivia september 25, 2014 october 4, 2014 by victoria b. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Alcoholic addiction xxv or xxvii 1st edition the doctors opinion dr. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics. Already, continues the early text twos and threes and fives of us have sprung up in other. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 26,061 views 9. The aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. 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. 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. Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical. This meeting is held at the salvation army heilsarmee building in the big meeting room on the ground floor. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. The main object of the big book 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. This original 1939 edition outlines the famous 12 steps, and offers counsel for those who wish to join the program but doubt the existence of a higher. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book by alcoholics anonymous 4. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking.
Alcoholics anonymous aa was founded in 1935 by bill wilson known as bill w. Also, the word really was misspelled as realy in the sixth line on page xx. 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. Alcoholics anonymous number three pages 182192 from the 2nd edition big book. We know that no real alcoholic ever recovers control. This is the official website of the general service office g. Alcoholics anonymous books list of books by author.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. 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. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could drink like other people. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions, the latter explaining aas fundamental principles in depth. More about alcoholism aa big book chapter 3 aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd. Before we ask this question we must be sure we understand that, if we are planning to stop drinking, there must. Only about oneinten drinkers, even hard drinkers become alcoholic. However, if we do consume enough alcohol we will more than likely become alcoholic. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Tram 3 or 14 to stauffacher, change to tram 8 to helvetia platz salvation army heilsarmee building across the big open square on molkenstrasse. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. When ready ask your sponsee, do you fully concede to your inner most self that you are alcoholic. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Pp 3031 more about alcoholism concession page 2 the eaa. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. The author is a founder of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the non alcoholic. The aa program of recovery is set forth in the twelve steps aa was founded in. Jan 26, 2020 the main object of the big book alcoholics anonymous. 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. By chris freeman in my previous story, breaking the barriers to recovery by letting go of old ideas. From the book, alcoholics anonymous chapter 3, pages 3031.
Alcoholics anonymous publishes several books, reports, pamphlets, and other media, including a periodical known as the aa grapevine. We alcoholics are men and women who have lost the ability to control our drinking. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. All of us felt at times that we were regaining control, but such intervalsusually briefwere inevitably followed by still less control, which led in. Aa speakers how to be happy, content, and have emotional sobriety part 1 duration. 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. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation.
Big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 4 we agnostics pages 44 57. These members realized a 72% success rate from 19341938 died sober using this spiritual program of action. Canada membership sur vey showed about onefifth of a. Original aa members documented their experience in the big book.
It was used to describe the book it the first printing because of the thickness of the paper. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism also known as the big book describes how to recover from alcoholism. I spoke of the letting go process, the letting go of an old idea that seemingly forever held me in its grip. Most of us have believed that if we remained sober for a long stretch, we could thereafter drink normally. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Just like, not all people that eat too much fat in their diets have heart disease or have an eating disorcer not all people who drink too much, or get in trouble while drinking are alcoholic. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold.
I didnt connect with the big book of alcoholics anonymous until over a. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous chapter 3 big book page 31 for the new ones start a new topic reply printer friendly post info. Yes, what you tell us is true, but it doesnt fully apply. Noticing where i am letting fear, resentment, selfinterest alter my opinions and. Alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition 2nd printing 1955. We agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Physicians who are familiar with alcoholism agree there is no such thing as making a normal drinker out of an alcoholic.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by the. For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This first printing was dated 1955 on the title page. Tram 3 or 14 to stauffacher, change to tram 8 to helvetia platz salvation army heilsarmee building. 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. Posted in essays and tagged alcoholics anonymous, big book, essay, recovery, sobriety on june 30, 2017 by justanotheralcoholic101698. New stories have been added to the personal histories. I remember when i read this line for the first time.
If you are familiar with the big book of alcoholic anonymous then read on i think you will enjoy the following nuggets of information. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Insanity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
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