These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
This page is intended for people who like the book entitled alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. 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. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, sixteenth printing 1954 big book.
This is the official website of the general service office g. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. 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. Blank in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. But humor aside, there must be a serious message here that our own mindsquite aside from the drink problemcannot be trusted with running us. 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. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aa s solution to alcoholism as outlined in the big book would also need to have three parts.
Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from, the official website of alcoholics anonymous. 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. On one side is the title of the book and the other side is blank so persons wishing to maintain their anonymity can simply turn it over and recover the book in plain white paper. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite each page of text for note taking.
This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, thirteenth printing 1950 big book navy blue ny. 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. Dec 07, 2014 this big book is the source of the original program of aa, which saw 75% of the people who tried it succeed at longterm recovery. Opposite of every page is a blank page for all your additional writing. Though going to meetings is fine, working the precise directions in the book is the program, and nothing else can do it. Book in good condition with water stains to boards and pages. I have one of these and it is one of my favorite items, a really excellent and useful for book study meetings or as a gift to a newcomer who is going to be heading to one.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition th printing for. The titled side also tells us what the book alcoholics anonymous is to members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english.
All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. Includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. 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. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. 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. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference.
If a printers document processor has been designed to skip completely blank pages, notices may also be required on intentionally blank pages to prevent incorrect page numbering. The doctors opinion w e ofalcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical esti mate of the plan of recovery described in this book. Com is proud to feature some of the most unique and exceptional custom quality aa recovery gift products made in the world today, exclusively for recovering members of alcoholics anonymous. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. This aa big book study edition comes with lined pages for note taking and paragraph numbers for easy reference.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. You undoubtedly have your own favorite expressions gleaned from pages 30 43 in the big book. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite text for note. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc.
Aa big book leather bound study edition my 12 step store. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death. Apr 14, 2020 a study of aa s book twelve steps and twelve traditions. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous.
Has word glossary in the back of the book with original copy of big book. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. After all of this is a further section without blank pages, which is a reproduction of the original manuscript from 1938, the copy which was circulated among the members and newcomers before the big book was published, containing personal stories. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book. This page is not affiliated with the fellowship of aa. The first 164 pages of the big book with the book on the left page and blank pages on the right pages for note taking. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. No more cluttering up your pages or looking for space.
I usually like to start a study of the big book way of life with something on the circle and triangle. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Peace in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc.
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