It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. 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. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Written by men and women, young and old, with different lengths of sobriety, the articles in this book highlight how we practice the twelve steps, use our literature and slogans, and get into service, sponsorship and fellowship. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. This collection of grapevine stories shows the many ways members work the program of aa. Whatever our ideal turns out to be, we must be willing to grow toward it. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. In a past big book study my home group looked at all the stories in the. Oct 21, 2012 why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book ive been around aa for 18,years yet sober 4 but months and have heard of many suggestions however reading the first 164 pages of the big book has caused me to be curious, by no means am i disagreeing with this afterall the big book is the. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr.
Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. The big book of alcoholics anonymous into action youtube. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery page. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The book itself on page 164 says our book is meant to be suggestive only. The description says 2nd edition big book, not the same 164 pages and the same forewords that are in the 3rd and 4th editions. Alcoholics anonymous aa tamil big book audio compilation chapter 6 into action duration.
The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. It must have felt, at times, like a real labour doing the first 164 pages but i. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. The following is a list of the 40 musts from the big book. 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. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps.
Original manuscript chaper 6 into action alcoholics anonymous alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. You may reproduce materials of the big book bunch, provided. And our journey on this pathway has labor involvedas in into action. The first part includes chapter 5, titled how it works, which contains the 12 steps and is usually read at. Silkworth aa big book aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. Jul 17, 2019 to accomplish that purpose, the big book is divided into two main parts. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you. At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order. 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. I was soon to be catapulted into what i like to call the fourth dimension of existence.
A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. We must be willing to make amends where we have done harm, provided that we do not bring about still more harm in so doing. Elevenour public relations policy is based upon attraction rather than promotion. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and harmonious action. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances.
We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. The group was a back to the basics of the big book kind of group, especially for those people who just could not stay sober for any length of. P 164 a vision for you a house in order the eaa group. Included is all material from inside the front cover through page 164, plus appendices i traditions and ii spiritual experience. Men and women drink essentially because they like the effect produced by alcohol. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
I then began to see that term worming its way into the aa online lexicon and at times at meetings by misinformed and misguided members. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. Action in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Why is it suggested to read first 164 pages in big book. Tenalcoholics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book. Alcoholics anonymous aa tamil big book audio compilation.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Aa, big book, alcoholics anonymous, the bridge, dallas, recovery, 12 steps, dedicated to trudging as a damn fine pace. The aa book is a basic text and suggested howto guide. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question originally posted by liveinpeace i know that god is the key to my recovery. In our belief, any picture of the alcoholic which leaves out this. It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still. This is the official website of the general service office g. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with.
This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to treat alcoholism with a. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. We saw that these resentments must be mastered, but how.
In reality that was the beginning of my last debauch. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. It is certainly no way some sort of bible or sacred text. The first part, known as the first 164 pages or the original manuscript explains the 12 step program and how it can be used to overcome the effects of alcoholism. All you will ever need is in the first 164 pages of the big book. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Silkworth aa big book aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of. Groups are to be found in each of the united states and all of the provinces of canada. I wanted a 2nd edition aa big book to read the different stories in the back. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies.
Page 72 through 88 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous chapter 6 into action. Now we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. Thus it ranks high on the list of bestselling books ever. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
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