Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii. Today, alcoholics anonymous has millions of members. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. The text of alcoholics anonymous the anonymous press. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. At this early part of the 21st century, membership in aa continues to grow, and a fourth edition will undoubtedly continue that trend.
Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. 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. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism.
Recovery table spiritual awakening, alcoholism and. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. As we all know, aa grew and developed across the world. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. When i remember this, i can see ive never had it so good. Nicknamed the big book by the early aa members for its thick paper and wide margins, the books history began in 1934 when bill wilson, an alcoholic stockbroker who had found sobriety. New stories have been added to the personal histories.
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. Mar 22, 2012 the paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous big book page 87. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Pankhurst started drinking again after the big book was published and died in 1954. 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. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. At a certain point in the drinking of every alcoholic, he passes into a state where the most powerful desire to stop drinking is of absolutely no avail. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings.
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. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. Sponsor and sponsorship also do not appear in the main text of the book. 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 a sentiment. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. 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. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense.
You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. It was back in early march of this year i was glancing around various pages in the big book my sponsor gave to me and i noticed this story that.
And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Big book our big aa book 248 12 steps had a definite formula 248 he inspired god, as we understand him 249 philadelphia brand new group 249 rosa only 12 step call on woman, married her 250 san diego, ca now live in the west. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Jan, 2020 its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Chocolate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Mar 26, 2012 given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous big book page 87. 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. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say, this is getting serious. We were having trouble with personal relationships. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. At the end of study time, i would drink two beers, jump in bed, sleep real fast, and wake up smart. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. 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. The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p.
I remember this, i can see ive never had it so good. This is the official website of the general service office g. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. The news hawk jim s, akron helped akron members write stories for 1st ed. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.
Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. 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. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on. Monday at 1pm world famous stepbig book zoom meeting id. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. I must keep my magic magnifying mind on my acceptance and off my expectations, for my serenity is directly proportional to my level of acceptance. 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. 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. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery.
It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say. Aa thought for the day april 18, 2008 expectations acceptance is the key to my relationship with god today. 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. 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. Feb 21, 2019 aa big book page 417 420 veronica aquino. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page fiftyeight and. 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. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. 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 tragic situation has already arrived in practically every case long before it is suspected. 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 big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more.
The news hawk jim s, akron helped akron members write stories for 1st ed big book. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. Jun 01, 2015 there were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. There were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book story 3 women suffer too 4th edition duration. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. You and your husband will find that you can dispose of serious problems easier than you can the trivial ones.