This page is provided by broward county intergroup, inc. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. The big book page 45 there is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance that principle is contempt prior to investigation. Bobs nightmare and the personal experiences of some alcoholics are detailed as well as the series of. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.
Most of the information comes from aaws published or other recovery oriented literature. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. Twelve steps and twelve traditions, written in 1952, to the three column inventory described on page 65 of the big book, which was written in 1939. Take a look at the walmart books best sellers section. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. Faith in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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 then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous addresses this very issue. 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. This is the official website of the general service office g. Vm virtual online meeting bs book study ss step study c closed meeting open only to those with a desire to stop drinking. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. 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. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Aa ego, actor running the show, big book page 60, big book page 61, how it works, self will run riot, step four, step three 3 comments follow blog via email enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. On the form, choose status of delayed bags from the subject pulldown menu, then fill in your information. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Grant me strength, as i go out from here, to do your bidding. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. Youll find modern classics such as game of thrones or the harry potter books and books that are the basis for movies such as a wrinkle in time. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to.
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. 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. Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition kindle edition by inc, a. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. The purpose of this site is to be of service to those who have seen the big book of alcoholics anonymous as a way to achieve recovery in the manner that works where everything else has failed for many of us. Because of this, the page numbers in this document will not correspond to page numbers in the actual book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. The kindle edition of the big book now has real page numbers.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Problem drinkers are also able to moderate their intake if the situation requires it. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an addictionrecovery program that utilizes the 12step model. 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. New stories have been added to the personal histories. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. 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. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
The fourth step, as written in the twelve and twelve, consists of an assets and liabilities checklist, along with some questions. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. 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. We agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
Damaged bags missing items mishandling of items status of any baggage claims delayed or damaged baggage contact us. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. Or pick from one of many of the favorite parts we have singled out on our website. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I remember i felt irritated that i had to be a salesman for a concern i once owned. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober. Twelve steps and twelve traditions aa back to basics. I have tried to identify all that i could find to identify for myself and other readers of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, here. Though none of these principles had the force of rules or laws. For more help with your bags, call us or fill out the contact form. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
It asserts that problem drinkers are able to stop or moderate their drinking for a sufficient reason, such as health or to keep a job. 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. The most comprehensive list of 12step meetings in ohio. Without the spiritual experience appendix, aas ugly ducklings would have had to hang their hats on page 47 of the big book. The only story included is doctor bob nightmare, similar to the pocket edition of the book. Bob smith, this original 12step program has inspired many. We are a group of men and women who have come together for the purpose of bringing the message and. 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. This is a good place to start your search for your next book. Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. I also hope that anyone who may not have experienced recovery, but wants it, may find something here that would be of service to them. Aa meetings, na meetings, aurora, oh and other 12step fellowship meetings around the world. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only.