Below are copies in various formats of the big book. But what we have said applies quite as much to women. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. From the big book, 3rd edition now page 417 from the 4th edition acceptance is the answer. The hopelessness was compounded by the fact that the one thing that was. Ask him what you should do if he places you in such a position again. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
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. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. Recovery is an acceptance that your life is in shambles and you have to change. 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. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. 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. This question have often baffled me in my quest to better understand the steps.
Alcoholism12 step support acceptance is the answer story page 407 at a meeting today and we read this entire story. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Welcome to the sonoma county intergroup felowship website of alcoholics anonymous. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. As being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes. Big book index first 164 pages 3 subject pages paragraphs proper use of will power 85 1 prospects decision 95 3 quit playing god 62 through 63 3 then 1 repairing the damage 99 1 resentment 64 3 restless, irritable, and discontented xxvi 4.
It is both a history of the formative years of alcoholics anonymous, as well as the bittersweet tale of the troubled man bill w. 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. The only requirement for aa membership is a desire to stop drinking. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. It is the most natural thing in the world, once his liquor problem is solved, to feel that he will now measure up to that cherished vision. Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical. A nd acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. We agnostics is the fourth chapter of alcoholics anonymous, or the fifth if you include the doctors opinion. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
We women carry with us a picture of the ideal man, the sort of chap we would like our husbands to be. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition softcover hazelden. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in gods world by mistake. What specific page andor paragraph is he step found. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. From page 417 of the big book of 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 be ing honest with. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book.
The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Here are several quotes from alcoholics anonymous as well as several other sources that explore. Our activities in behalf of women who drink are on the increase. 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 strong. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Read about the history of the big book and whats inside the book. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Neutrality in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Acceptance is the answer story page 407 soberrecovery. Alcoholics anonymous meetings out of his desk drawer. The original working manuscript is the missing link between bill wilsons first draft of alcoholics anonymous and the first edition. Find chapter descriptions, popular quotes and descriptions of aa. Alcoholics anonymous and the big book are registered trademarks of a.
Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. 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. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and harmonious action. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Reading guide for we agnostics amethyst recovery center. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to.
Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. On what pages are the steps laid out in the big book of aa. The fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aa s message of hope and recovery to millions. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick.
Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. There is every evidence that women regain their health as readily as. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. 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. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
It says in the big book on page 19, we have concluded to publish an. 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. Here you will find a schedule of aa meetings, aa news and events, and useful resources for the newcomer about aa and our wonderful fellowship. 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. Ive read this several times but today for some reason something stood out that never had before.
But be careful not to be resentful about the last time he did so. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Dr bob and the good oldtimers by aa a book that looks at the development of aa via dr bob smith and his ohio meetings. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Some aa groups take inventory by examining the twelve traditions, one at a time, to determine how well they are living up to these principles. Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
1160 1194 1004 846 422 1365 379 1432 742 989 298 686 557 814 146 184 1419 983 789 428 974 1463 555 1417 684 1066 795 1229 943 602 487 1225 716 189 859 1469 1067 1305 1201 1213 72 334 94 1171 275