This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Henry ford once made a wise remark to the effect that experience is the thing of supreme value in life. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. This week we are continuing the study of chapter 6, into action. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. Chapter 5 how it works is titled the twelve steps for some reason and it only goes up to the part where it says being convinced, we were at step 3. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could drink like other people.
It is meant as a supplement to a rigorous program, to be used whenever and wherever it might be needed. Overview preface preface chapter 1 bills story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics chapter 5 how it works chapter 6 into action chapter 7 working with others chapter 8 to wives chapter 9 the family afterward chapter 10 to employers chapter 11 a vision. The big book of alcoholics anonymous into action youtube. His is the fourth edition of the 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. 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. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts, by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group.
The introduction delves into how it works, to maintain healthy sobriety. Chapter 5 of the big book, misleadingly titled how it works, is an introduction to the twelve steps themselves and elaborations on the first four. We have a written inventory and we are prepared for a long talk. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Sep 17, 2018 aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 56,858 views 15. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. Is this the christian god, or can we really take this to mean a god of our own understanding. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
In its chapter, we agnostics, the big book outlines its attitude toward spiritual and religious matters. We agnostics is the fourth chapter of alcoholics anonymous, or the fifth if you include the doctors opinion. 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. This is a gross inaccuracy as approximately 30 million total copies have been printed. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Oct 12, 2017 one of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Overview preface preface chapter 1 bills story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics chapter 5 how it works chapter 6 into action chapter 7 working with others chapter 8 to wives chapter 9 the family afterward chapter 10 to employers chapter 11 a vision for you. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book step 6 steps by the big book. Chapter 6 into action h aving made our personal inventory, what shall.
By the very act of critiquing chapter 4, we agnostics, i admittedly commit aa heresy. One of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. By lifeline editor june 4, 2014 lifeline big book, chapter 6 chapter 6, titled into action, is in my experience a guide for the steps 5 through 11 in the program we call alcoholics anonymous. Original manuscript chaper 6 into action alcoholics anonymous alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety.
I can relate to a time in my life when i had everything going well for me and my habit got the best of me and caused me to lose my employment. Chapter 8 to wives w ith few exceptions, our book thus far has spoken of men. The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material.
Steps five through nine are the action steps of our program. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous into action. The big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
But what we have said applies quite as much to women. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. 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. When a group travels to share their experience, strength and hope.
They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. Reading guide for we agnostics amethyst recovery center. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12 step programs across the world, have helped millions of people recover from addictions. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Apr 06, 2018 the kindle version is not the big book. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64.
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. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. April 17, 2017 now that we have made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to god as we understand him and have written down all the things that are blocking us, it is time for more action. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Chapter 6, titled into action, is in my experience a guide for the steps 5 through 11 in the program we call alcoholics anonymous. It is common in aa lore to hear claims that the big book is the secondmost printed book of alltime, second only to the bible. We have been trying to get a new attitude, a new relationship with our. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength. We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. Drs opinion 4th edition p xxv bills story chapter 1 p 1 16 there is a solution chapter 2 p 16 30 more about alcoholism chapter 3 p 30 43 we agnostics chapter 4 p 44 57 how it works chapter 5 p 58 71 into action continue reading big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. Silkworth aa big book aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions.
If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. This has left historians and aa members divided over some important questions. The promises chapter 6, page 8384 of the book, alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Index for the big book i am your disease promises of alcohol vs aa letting go acceptance was the answer the doctors opinion the 6 original steps in bill ws handwriting principles of the 12step recovery process recovery process the 12 steps with the promises 12 steps of insanity big book goals step 1 emotional sobriety step 2 proposition exercise. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Alcoholics anonymous big book chapter 5, how it works. Page 72 through 88 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous chapter 6 into action. Aa step one 20 questions test worksheet a 20question test that was used by many a. Chapter two is how it works, from the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Aa big book download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 158 mb. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Having made your personal inventory, what shall you do. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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.
Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing. Were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. Having made our personal inventory, what shall we do about it.
We explain to our partner what we are about to do and why we have to do it. Chapter 1 bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. We have been trying to get a new attitude, a new relationship with our creator, and to discover the obstacles in our path. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. We think that such a view is selfcentered and in direct con.
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