This was the first clear illustration in the big book that made clear to me the. Apr 07, 2017 big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 60 to 63 3rd step daily aa reading duration. Contents page 1 stepbystep guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on. Bb what the therapists and treatment center counsellors fail to understand. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per son or persons with whom to take this intimate and con. The realization that we can have fun in sobriety doesnt always dawn on us when we first get clean.
Big ron substitutes for robert bs big book study while robert was by the side of his family who was dealing with the loss of a beloved family member chris kelly of kriss kross. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. Hence our reader will find many references to the runners bible in footnotes in our title the good book and the big book. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism.
It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. 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. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. But scarcely any step is more necessary to longtime sobri. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. This passage from the big book demonstrates one of the more serious and more. Page 62 fourth ed eaa group of alcoholics anonymous.
The story of how thousands of wellintentioned men and women have totally screwed up the original message clay f 4. Aug 24, 2014 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. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Please do not write with questions about meetings click here for meeting info. What ever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice.
Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. When a rules committee was formed to discuss a huge list of rules the founding members had come up with, this man suggested that no rules were necessary for aa, because alcoholics never follow rules anyways. When a person offended we said to ourselves, this is. 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. On page 417 are the words,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.
For me, living life wasis the problem and alcohol was the solution. Page 62 and 63 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous selfwill new employer triumphant arch in which we pass into freedom. The first three editions of the aa big book provide an indication of the changes which occurred since aa began in the late 1930s. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. Bob, anne smith, and perhaps even bill wilson, with much of the fodder that caused them to focus on james and conclude that.
The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Silkworth big book study aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. Aa chapter 5 how it works rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. In the big book of alcoholics anonymous on pages 60 to 63 it describes an. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. 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. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question originally posted by liveinpeace i know that god is the key to my recovery. 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. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. But after a while we had to face the fact that we must find a spiritual basis of life or else. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11 morning and evening meditation step 11. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The forward to printings of the aa big book, preceding the third edition, provide the reader with a sense of the changes that have occurred, since the beginning of aa. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book.
As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to. Our actor is selfcenteredegocentric, as people like to call it nowadays. We asked god to help us show them the same tolerance, pity, and patience that we would cheerfully grant a sick friend. Mar 10, 2006 he answered my prayer, and they gave me a big book and a 12 steps and 12 traditions book that started me on the road of recovery with a higher power. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Alcoholics anonymous if the rest of the world would only behave. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. A blog dedicated to discussion of the program of alcoholics anonymous as found in the twelve and twelve and first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous. Area 62 is composed of aa groups meeting in the state of south carolina and a few groups meeting in neighboring north carolina. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous pages 62 68 of big book.
Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Aa speakers experiencing the big book 2002 duration. Pauls lesson in the big book regarding expectations being inversely proportional to serenity. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Step five admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. The story is described in alcoholics anonymous book the twelve step and the twelve traditions known in aa as the 12 and 12. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous list of aa tools.
There it is, in one concept really, but accented by the use of two words. He is like the retired business man who lolls in the florida sunshine in the winter complaining of the sad state of the nation. May 17, 2014 that, we think, is the root of our troubles. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a.
Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book last names are included only of deceased members the short biographies of the various authors of the stories in the back of the book alcoholics anonymous have been graciously supplied by nancy o. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Big book sexual inventory page 69 6032 12 steps of aa with father martin chalk talk 5443 is resentment the number one offender. Pg 61 62 aa big book the real problem as an alcoholic. Though we did not like their symptoms and the way these disturbed us, they, like ourselves, were sick too. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. These are aspects of the alcoholics life and personality that are usually in effect before the alcoholic comes into aa and will continue unless the alcoholic actively works the steps each day. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Read and highlight from pages 60 to 62 in the big book, from the last full paragraph on page 60 begins the first requirement ends on page 62. Above everything, we alcoholics must be rid of this selfishness. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 60 to 63 3rd step daily aa reading duration. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable.
How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Learning the process of overcoming resentment literally saves the lives of people who are afflicted with the disease of alcoholism.
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 sentiment against any radical changes made to it. Alcoholics anonymous page 62 if the rest of the world would only behave. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon. When we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. In trying to make these arrangements our actor may sometimes be quite virtuous. I guess thinking that i could be such a great example,, was my expectation, again, of trying to be perfect,, that is playing god too,, cuz only god is perfect. Big book study page 62 fourth ed selfishnessselfcenteredness. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs.
For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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. When it comes to ego defl ation, few steps are harder to take than five. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book. 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. This is the official website of the general service office g. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. 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. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. On my first reading of the big book, i remember being struck by this line, and my thought was, thats a load of rubbish. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg. Big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5 how it works pages 58 71. The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety.
Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we understood him. At this early part of the 21st century, membership in aa continues to grow, and a fourth edition will undoubtedly continue that trend. Through our 3 meetings held annually in a central location, the area 62 assembly serves to unite aa members in s. The basic story is that early in the history of aa, a group out in the hinterlands somewhere convinced the local town to fund a recoverytreatmentaa.
Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Rule 62 was created by a founding member of aa who scoffed at the idea of an alcoholics anonymous with rules. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. 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. The archway to freedom is complete after finishing the fifth step. My sponsor asked me to read page 62 63 in the aa big book. Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states, resentment is the number one offender. Big book sexual inventory page 69 recovery farmhouse.
Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Those of us belonging to a religious denomination which requires confession must, and of. We have created this guide because we agree with these sentiments.
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