The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr. The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous i earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. Consider having the conference form a study committee for an audit of the first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous see pg.
P 164 a vision for you a house in order the eaa group. A blog dedicated to discussion of the program of alcoholics anonymous as found in the twelve and twelve and first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. On awakening is a passage from the aa big book starting on page 86 through 88, which is focused on meditation. This pdf file is an easyread large print ebook created in 2009 by major1212 at. While the program is considered a suggested method for dealing with the disease of alcoholism, there are places within the big book where the authors used the word must. Big book, page 164 while the program is considered a suggested method for dealing with the disease of alcoholism, there are places within the big book where the authors used the word must. Since 1939, the book alcoholics anonymous the big book collectively composed by the first 100 persons to recover through that program, has been said to have rescued millions of formerly hopeless addicts from the claws of their hellish addiction. There are over 38,000 passages like the examples shown above.
Big book index first 164 pages 3 subject page s paragraphs proper use of will power 85 1 prospects decision 95 3 quit playing god 62 through 63 3 then 1 repairing the damage 99 1 resentment 64 3 restless, irritable, and discontented xxvi 4. Review of selected 71st general service conference agenda. Big book changes these are the changes that have been made in the program portion of the big book the first 164 pages and the. We think this account of our experiences will help everyone better understand the alcoholic. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Big book spiritual experience pg 567 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. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If you are an alcoholic who wants to get it over it, you ma. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Popular articles father joseph martin, big book anniversary, at laguna beach california, 3rd september 1989.
Big book prayers aa alcoholics anonymous district 17 pa. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. Reference guide to the aa big book and the twelve steps and twelve traditions. The first 164 pages explain the alcoholic problem and how to solve it.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from, the official website of alcoholics anonymous. It can be used as a handy reference to big book of alcoholics anonymous 4th edition following the instructional flow utilized in the back to 40s five week program. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black. Driven by a hundred forms of fear, selfdelusion, selfseeking, and selfpity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. Big book of alcoholics anonymous saa big book solution group. See to it that your relationship with him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others. It must have felt, at times, like a real labour doing the first 164 pages but i. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. Your word is shown within the context of the sentences in which it is used.
But this does not mean that we disregard human health measures. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. 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. Why are the first 164 pages of the big book so important. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. 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 following is a list of the 40 musts from the big book. 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. The promises of alcoholics anonymous page 83 of the big book. Perhaps it is time to create a new, wiser big book. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep.
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. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. All you will ever need is in the first 164 pages of the big book. The big book encourages the reader upon waking up to think about the next 24 hours. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. 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.
In a past big book study my home group looked at all the stories in the section titled pioneers of a. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. The first 164 pages of the big book are the basic text.
These 164 pages are in the public domain alcoholics anonymous screen 6 of 703. Everything you need to know about big book page 86. From the first edition big book the alcoholic foundation appendix i page 397398 in. As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. Persona stories big book online pdf alcoholics anonymous.
It displays the text of the first 164 pages of the book alcoholics anonymous. But while alcoholisms horrors have remained unchanged, the demography of its victims has altered. It is joyous intimacy with friends and a feeling that life is good. The 164 and more book 164 and more is offered as a book. These 164 pages are in the public domain alcoholics anonymous screen 6 of. Instead, someone who wanted to get sober, either met someone else with the alcoholics anonymous book or they would mail the new york office. Alcoholics anonymous page 164 and have discovered the joy of helping others to face life again, there will be no stopping until everyone in that town has had his opportunity to recover if he can and will. The story of the new mutants, a team of mutant heroes comprised of the first graduates from charles xaviers school. As we studied, we understood that these were amoung the first 100 that were involved in the writing of the big book. The promises of alcoholics anonymous extract from page 83 of alcoholics anonymous chapter 6 if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.
The answers will come if your own house is in order. This has been such an incredible journey and david h. 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. Amid covid19, we remain open, as well as offering online treatment options. Aside from fellowship and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and.
About the big book back to the 40s aa big book study. 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. Consider addition of a proposed addendum to a fifth edition foreword to the book alcoholics anonymous at the time it is published. Big book spiritual experience pg 567 recovery farmhouse. In a past big book study my home group looked at all the stories in. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. Pg 151 big book chapter 11 a vision for you for most normal folks, drinking using means conviviality, companionship and colorful imagination. Choose from reading a page, or two from the big book then opening up to sharing. A draft fourth edition of the big book, alcoholics anonymous be developed and a progress report be brought to the 1998 conference literature committee, keeping in mind the 1995 advisory action that. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. However, some of the stories after the first 164 pages have been updated and changed as time has passed.
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry it out. Dec 07, 2014 page xx in the forward to the big book it states. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Written by a longtime member of alcoholics anonymous, a simple program is a faithful modernization of the big book s complete core text. 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 strong. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big book. He is a powerful example of what it is like to be in recove. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. This is the official website of the general service office g. Big book page 164 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 strong sentiment against any.
Alcoholics anonymous is not a religious organization. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. God has abundantly supplied this world with fine doctors, psychologists, and practitioners of various kinds. B1 alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. A brief history of alcoholics anonymous in toledo, ohio by roger c.
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