The book alcoholics anonymous says that its not a cure all. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. Chapter 1 bills story 2 there is a solution 3 more about alcoholism 4 we agnostics 5 how it works 6 into action 7 working with others 8 to wives 9 the family afterward. Were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism alcoholics anonymous. Other publications available from na world services it works. There was another part of bills story that impacted me. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid media.
Chapter 2 there is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Of the many drinking types described in the big book by no means comprehensively, the big book suggests its 12 step spiritual program of action will work for only one. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could drink like other people. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Words contained within the first 164 pages of the big book. 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. 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. 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. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and reli. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa.
The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting. Sep 17, 2018 alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud duration. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. Isbn 0916856011 library of congress catalog card no. 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. Reading guide for we agnostics amethyst recovery center.
A desire to stop drinking is the only requirement for aa membership. Chapter 1 bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. I ranted and raved and got really mad for someone to. 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.
In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written words of the first 100 men and women of aa as they were put in the way of a spiritual awakening. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. 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 the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. In its chapter, we agnostics, the big book outlines its attitude toward spiritual and religious matters. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Oct 12, 2017 one of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. He had lived there but a few weeks when he found that the place probably contained more alcoholics per square mile than any.
Chapter 4 we agnostics page 40 for either case, atheist or agnostic, we are going to have to find some way to have this spiritual experience, and to use this power greater than human power. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we. By the very act of critiquing chapter 4, we agnostics, i admittedly commit aa heresy. Aa big book ch2 there is a solution 4th edition youtube. In his story, originally published in the little white book and later included in our second edition, this different addict ex plains that his disease kept him confined to a life of fear and loneli. Admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of 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. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain. This is a gross inaccuracy as approximately 30 million total copies have been printed. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Silkworth aa big book aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. Aa chapter 5 how it works rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. A comprehensive alcoholics anonymous big book study with aa speaker howard e.
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. For many of us that seems to be an impossible task. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. 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. We agnostics is the fourth chapter of alcoholics anonymous, or the fifth if you include the doctors opinion. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. May 12, 2018 chapter 2 there is a solution this chapter explains the solution to alcoholism. I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface. 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. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud duration. 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 whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Please be sure to read appendix ii about the spiritual experience. 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. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
Chapter 2 there is a solution this chapter explains the solution to 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. Original manuscript chaper 2 there is a solution alcoholics anonymous alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Successful recovery by those first members is meaningful. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. This is the third time we have been referred to appendix ii spiritual experience. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. This has left historians and aa members divided over some important questions. The first time i read it i wanted to throw the book into the fire and never look at it again. One of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. The titled side also tells us what the book alcoholics anonymous is to members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. Chapter 4 we agnostics page 41 notice the asterisk at the bottom of the page.
Reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book with permission of a. How and why just for today, reviseddaily meditations for recovering addicts the na step working guides sponsorship an introductory guide to na, revised. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. 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. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. It is meant as a supplement to a rigorous program, to be used whenever and wherever it might be needed.
Is this the christian god, or can we really take this to mean a god of our own understanding. Includes free pdf downloads that go along with each weekly lesson. This is the official website of the general service office g. In the lower righthand corner it reads, this is the third edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. What three things do you need to duplicate the results of this chapter in your own community. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery.
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