Jun 03, 2015 this was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Petition stop printing the sexist version of the big book. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. We shall be with you in the fellowship of the spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the road of happy destiny. First published in 2010 as a paperback, the ez big book of alcoholics anonymous was released as an ebook shortly afterward. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. The official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. I have been asked not to bring my big book into some a. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Though going to meetings is fine, working the precise directions in the book is the program, and nothing else can do it. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The first three editions of the aa big book provide an indication of the changes which occurred since aa began in the late 1930s. 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.
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. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Big book is actually a nickname for the book that caught on so universally that the official name is almost never used. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Whitney actually calls this the best of all aa slogans. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or.
Abc page 60 from the big book of aa barefoots recovery site main index. It certainly holds some weight, given that we hear it before every meeting. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. That to me is one of the best kept secrets in our fellowship today.
Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. 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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes quotable quote and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Here is outlined the plight of one alcoholic individual who availed himself of the best medical and psychiatric help available at that time. Since 1939, the book alcoholics anonymous the big book collectively composed by the first 100 persons to recover through that program, has been said to have rescued millions of formerly hopeless addicts from the claws of their hellish addiction. Jul 23, 2018 pages 501 through 511 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous read aloud 4th edition.
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. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
If i want peace and serenity, i must accept everything as is. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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.
At this early part of the 21st century, membership in aa continues to grow, and a fourth edition will undoubtedly continue that trend. Confessions of a big book sponsor big book sponsorship. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. The book was written primarily by aa cofounder bill w. We will be more reconciled to discussing ourselves with another person when we see good reasons why we should do so. Now sober for years, they tell us how they got well. In its simplest form, the fifth step is basically a confession of personal. Gutter bravadothe big book of alcoholics anonymous youtube. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous.
Type the first few characters of your wordofinterest into the search box in the upper right corner. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. To assist our next meeting, i thought i would post what we read today until the end of the chapter, with the questions from in 1 documen. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. 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. Coeur dalene and vicinity, kootenai, benewah and shoshone counties. This book is the shared experience of the fellowship of narcotics anonymous. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics. 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. Here is another example of a common misconception spread by wordofmouth.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. John barleycorn was on a truthtelling rampage, giving away the choicest secrets on himself.
Aa meeting schedules for wa state area 92 and idaho distrct 8 also see area information and meeting schedules at the area 92 website. Index of little known aa history articles on barefoots recovery site. A consistent thread of a principle has been found in the basic aa text for recovery from alcoholism, which is the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. If we skip this vital step, we may not overcome drinking. They prove to almost anyones satisfaction that its never too late to try alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous step four has prepared you for step five, and by finding the courage to overcome that fear of rejection or the shame of your confession, you experience honesty on a deeper level than in your first step of admission, and you break the pattern of. Unfortunately, that means it must cancel the alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Acceptance and surrender are popular themes in recovery and now i understand why.
Therefore, i practice acceptance and focus on what is good about the. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. 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. But while alcoholisms horrors have remained unchanged, the demography of its victims has altered. 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. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. This petition is about saving the lives of both men and women alcoholics. 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. Why would bill capitalize the word fellowship here and not anywhere else in the big book. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
The reader will find it on pages 26 and 27 of that book. Alcoholics anonymous, now better known as the big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes. Aa ignores science research that sexism is linked to high risk drinking in men and women. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known.
Unlike some of the other aa slogans, this originates from the text of alcoholics anonymous itself. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Breaking down step five of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Alcoholics anonymous, the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The ez big book of alcoholics anonymous was written by a longtime aa member who has been a professional writer all her life. 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. 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 book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. 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 serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Secret in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
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. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Yet this book, now in its fourth edition, has sold over 23 million copies in english and is. The book on its page 417 urges the reader to make acceptance a cardinal. 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. 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. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. All day aa chapter 1 bills story big book part 1 12 steps 164. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. Within 3 years, the ebook sold over 15,000 copies worldwide without any marketing. Check out what the big book of aa alcoholics anonymous says about working step five. Alcoholics anonymous step four has prepared you for step five, and by finding the courage to overcome that fear of rejection or the shame of your confession, you experience honesty on a deeper level than in your first step of admission, and you break the pattern of denial that often plagues those suffering with alcoholism. Aa slogans and quotes alcoholics anonymous slogans and quotes.
The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process. 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. Step five of aas alcoholics anonymous twelve step program is essential to the fundamental change of personality required to overcome an alcohol andor drug addiction. Women are only mentioned as the wife of the alcoholic. As you type, words are displayed which match your keystrokes. Sexism increases drinking for men and women alcoholics anonymous publishes a sexist book meant to teach both men and women how to work the aa 12 step program. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Using a book published in 1939, aa s core text describes how a man works the aa program in the first 164 pages of the big book. This is the official website of the general service office g. The book that introduced the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous to the world has never appeared on any bestseller list. We welcome you to read this text, hoping that you will choose to share with us in the new life we have found.
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