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. 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. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. 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. They lost nearly all from a canadian reservation to overseas bars to new england lockups, an indian traveled a. 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. Established on such a footing we became less and less. We identify places and individuals, highlight issues, trace allusions, and put passages in the. 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.
And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Hurt in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Step four 43 we want to fi nd exactly how, when, and where our natu. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book alcoholics anonymous lionrock recovery. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. We have been trying to get a new attitude, a new relationship with our creator, and to.
God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. The aa big book is considered to be the most crucial piece of literature in alcoholics anonymous. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen.
Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Many of us have felt, for the first time, the presence and power of god within its walls. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. With over 400 pages, the big book is filled with personal anecdotes of alcoholics and the 12 steps that pave the path to recovery. Big book page my friend had emphasized the absolute necessity of demonstrating these principles in all my affairs. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Find people in alcoholics anonymous history az listings aa literature. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
I am always amused how often alcoholics, frequently sober for many years, are unaware of the actual title of the book they are living their life in accordance with. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. Six years ago one of our number was a patient there. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. Having made our personal inventory, what shall we do about it. 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. Ii spiritual experience the terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change suf. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. In the latter pages, the reader will find dozens of personal success stories from actual aa members.
Much has been made of the religious language that is sprinkled throughout alcoholics anonymous, commonly called the big book. Chocolate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics.
Step four is our vigorous and painstaking effort to discover what these liabilities in each of us have been, and are. Dear sir, what is to be thought of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, whose avowed purpose is to help the sick alcoholic if he wishes to recover. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say. We had to see that when we harbored grudges and planned revenge for such defeats, we were really beating ourselves. Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. You and your husband will find that you can dispose of serious problems easier than you can the trivial ones. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the guiding book for all 12 step programs. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This is a closed meeting of alcoholics anonymous, which means you need to have a desire to stop drinking if you wish to attend.
We have seen men get well whose families have not returned at all. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Ive prayed to god on hangover mornings and sworn that id never touch another drop but by nine oclock id be boiled as an owl. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc.