Some stay for awhile and some pick up white chips like they collect them. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Online ordering remains available, but expect shipping delays. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. Any therapeutic or philosophic procedure which can prove a recovery rate of 50% to 60% must merit our consideration. Appendix 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 sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Discuss and reflect on spiritual dependence as the only means of escape from the destruction of compulsive overeating. The little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red. Pages 563 through 568 with the publication of the big book in april, 1939, followed by jack alexanders article in the saturday evening post in march, 1941, which gave alcoholics anonymous a most enthusiastic endorsement, a.
This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. The terms spiritual experience and spiritual awaken ing are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. 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.
Click the blue button and enter password if prompted. Are we now ready to let god remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous.
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. The distinguished american psychologist, william james, in his book varieties of religious experience, indicates a multitude of ways in which men have discovered god. The original draft of the big book said the result was a spiritual experience. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. Visit our covid19 updates page for the latest closure information, a list of temporary online meetings, and further details. Discuss and reflect on the idea that faith does not necessarily mean weve let god into our lives. My creator, i am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. 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. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. I cannot say enough good things about this book, or stress its importance enough if you are interested in working your 12 step program of recovery the way our founders did. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes.
Rockland county zoom meetings alcoholics anonymous of. 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. There are enough differences between the christian god and the higher powergod of aa miracles on demand, lack of free will, the idea that god cannot cure alcoholism only grant a daily reprieve that, in my opinion, make aa a stand alone religion. Here is another example of a common misconception spread by wordofmouth. 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. Religion in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Maybe im wrong but i dont see that today and was wondering what you all thought about it. Interior very good pages of book are clean and marking free, with only writing being previous owners name to first blank page and inside back cover board. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Problems of money, property, and authority may easily divert us from our primary spiritual aim.
This is a freely downloadable version of the book spoken of in the big book. Online local meetings tidewater intergroup council. Discuss and reflect on the godconsciousness you have experienced for yourself and have seen in. There are enough differences between the christian god and the higher powergod of aa miracles on demand, lack of free will, the idea that god cannot cure alcoholism only grant a daily reprieve that, in. Thought in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. If we can answer to our satisfaction, we then look at step six. Appendix iii aa big book appendix iii the medical view on a. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism. 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. Page 569 talks of a recovery rate of 50% to 60% that was in 1944. In those who use all or most of the 8 tools, i have witnessed vibrant recovery. This is the official website of the general service office g.
Following are excerpts from the comments of doctors present at the annual meeting of the medical society of the state of new york where a paper on a. I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. 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. While i read the page a few times, i am inferring, based on. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. Each alcoholics anonymous group ought to be a spiritual entity having but one primary purposethat of carrying its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. Medical in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Faith in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Frequently asked questions abstinence afflicted aggregate alcohol alcoholic alcoholics anonymous alcoholism all addictions allergy amends anonymous atheist audio avocation big book big book meeting bills story bill w. The sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Appendix ii spiritual awakening god consciounsness educational variety spiritual experience aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Alcoholics anonymous first edition second printings for. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. Cant say that i have had the big flash bang spiritual experience that transformed me.
Aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions 12. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. I am a prolific note taker, so the note pages are perfect for me.
Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. Aa alcoholics anonymous lanzarote, fuerteventura and. The central office and many aa meetings are temporarily closed until further notice. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. California northern coastal area 06 of alcoholics anonymous postconference virtual assembly 2020 2020 a clear vision for you saturday june 6, 2020 meeting i. There is a line early in the book that states the realm of the spirit is broad, roomy. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Big book alcoholics anonymous appendix ii spiritual experience pages 567 568. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety. Please turn once again to appendix ii on page 569 in the third edition or page 567 in. This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book.
Dial by your location 301 7158592 253 2158782 meeting id. In some instances there has been brief recovery, followed always by a still worse relapse. Mondays, thursdays topic meeting and saturdays login from 7. Step study speakers from monday night original recipe group. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Updated october 2017 day 24 read the big aa book page 569 570. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. New castle pa, original recipe group big book step study, monday 7. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. 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. Page 569 talks of a recovery rate of 50% to 60% that was in. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, second printing 1941 big book. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
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. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Physicians who are familiar with alcoholism agree there is no such thing as making a normal drinker out of an alcoholic. The result of taking the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous is a spiritual awakening. Discuss and reflect on the godconsciousness you have experienced for yourself and have seen in other people. Silkworth big book study aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. In the middle of page 91, the big book authors even provide us with. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study.
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