I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. 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. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Some aa groups take inventory by examining the twelve traditions, one at a time, to determine how well they are living up to these principles. They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. We agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism.
It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. For the fourteen years i was in and out of recovery i barely cracked the literature. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles second edition. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. The official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. Interior very good pages of book are clean and marking free, with only writing being previous owners name to first blank page and inside back cover board.
This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The first three editions of the aa big book provide an indication of the changes which occurred since aa began in the late 1930s. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. Big book page my friend promised when these things were done i would enter upon a new relationship with my creator.
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. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. New stories have been added to the personal histories. 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. The forward to printings of the aa big book, preceding the third edition, provide the reader with a sense of the changes that have occurred, since the beginning of aa. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. 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. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation.
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. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. 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. 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. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Pankhurst started drinking again after the big book was published and died in 1954. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Grant me strength, as i go out from here, to do your bidding.
Go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. 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. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been.
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. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. 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. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. This pdf file is an easyread large print ebook created in 2009 by major1212.
Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. 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. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking, you have little control over the amount you take, your are probably. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
Big book index first 164 pages 3 subject pages 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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, second printing 1941 big book. Jan 22, 2016 the official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.
A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. 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. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. 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.
A vision for you, big book page 164 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 alcoholics. 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. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on. At this early part of the 21st century, membership in aa continues to grow, and a fourth edition will undoubtedly continue that trend. Today, alcoholics anonymous has millions of members. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. 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. This is the official website of the general service office g.
Big book is actually a nickname for the book that caught on so universally that the official name is almost never used. The book was written primarily by aa cofounder bill w. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only.
I had once been a patient, and worked fulltime with other alcoholics. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.
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. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles second edition big book stories big book alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. 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. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. As we all know, aa grew and developed across the world. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies.
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