We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages. For any 12 steppers out there this anonymous press edition is the most handy and useful edition of the big book ive ever come cross. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Understand that this index is meant to be for reference only. Jerry needed to know so he started upon a project to identify the changes that were made to various printings and editions of the big book.
Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Non blog site map home about calendar skin in the game bring it. As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. Some people have recovered from alcoholism, though, and the big book offers a suggested outline that seems to help a few. All day aa introduction to the big book 12 steps 164 pages. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature.
The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The ez big book of alcoholics anonymous home facebook. Jun 01, 2015 there were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. Whether that tomorrow is in 1 day, or 6 months, or 1 year or 10 years, i look.
The alcoholic would read the book, follow what it said, and get sober. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous page 164 and have discovered the joy of helping others to face life again, there will be no stopping until everyone in that town has had his opportunity to recover if he can and will.
Because this book has become the basic text for our. Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english. P 164 a vision for you a house in order the eaa group. Specifically, the 38,000 passages listed in the book are taken verbatim from either the big book alcoholics anonymous or the twelve steps and twelve traditions. This is an attempt to compile all those instances into one document. The big book of alcoholics anonymous audio book sobriety app this app includes the 2nd edition of the aa big book. Aa speaker 164 pages of the big book youtube in this tape johnny h.
Big book, page 164 while the program is considered a suggested method for dealing with the disease of alcoholism, there are places within the big book where the authors used the word must. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976, and now the fourth edition in 2001, the essential recovery text has. Alcoholics anonymous is not a religious organization. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. 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. For all the prayers that are fit to print, the big book index. 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 answers will come, if your own house is in order. I still talk to my friends but i make different choices now.
The publication of this book has not been authorized or endorsed by, and does not imply affiliation with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The family must realize that dad, though marvelously improved, is still convalescing. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step.
The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Why is it suggested to read first 164 pages in big book. The content might be the same, but the page numbers dont match up. The primary purpose group big pocono intergroup aa. This has been such an incredible journey and david h. Here you will experience much historical and related information on the subject of alcoholics anonymous and alcoholics anonymous history. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. This is the official website of the general service office g. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. Known as the big book, the basic text of alcoholics anonymous has helped millions of people recover from alcoholism since the first edition appeared in 1939.
A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Nonetheless, the body of 164 and more is really a sliceanddice of conferenceapproved literature. Bobs nightmare and alcoholics anonymous number three personal stories the latest major update includes a variety of features like keeping a track of your sober days, autoplay and more. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Faq for 164 and more guide to big book, alcoholics anonymous. Many thousands have benefited from the big book and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind alcoholics anonymous, which was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. They should be thankful he is sober and able to be of this world once more. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. The anonymous press po box 1212 malo wa 991501212 800 8004398 fax 5097794339. X 10 the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Hence, you will not find any passages containing surrender. Also includes alcoholics anonymous preamble how it works 12 steps 12 traditions just for. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. It is our hope that these pages can be a source of inspiration to you. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. The all new app for the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Jul 17, 2016 alcoholics anonymous, preface to the third edition, p. Never could we recapture the great moments of the past. The story of how more than one hundred men 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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism. He is a powerful example of what it is like to be in recove. These 164 pages are in the public domain alcoholics anonymous screen 6 of. Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from, the official website of alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Abridged first 164 pages of the big book measures 7. Aa big book of alcoholics anonymous on the app store. Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. It was my second meeting ever, the previous one being the same group, one week before. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. I cant find a word in the alphabetic list of passages. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous gave newcomers an outline or.
However, aaws permission does not mean that 164 and more is conferenceapproved. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Feb 27, 2020 a personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Aa, big book, alcoholics anonymous, the bridge, dallas, recovery, 12 steps, dedicated to trudging as a damn fine pace. The following is a list of the 40 musts from the big book. While the program is considered a suggested method for dealing with the disease of alcoholism, there are places within the big book where the authors used the word must. If a word is not listed in 164 and more, that particular word does not occur anywhere in the big book alcoholics anonymous pp. Why are the first 164 pages of the big book so important. 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. Big book of alcoholics anonymous saa big book solution group. Alcoholics anonymous large print abridged fourth edition. Let them remember that his drinking wrought all kinds of damage that may take long to repair.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous still stands as today as the primary text for aa and is the foundation for most other 12 step programs. The big book is an outline for recovery, never claiming to be a cure or a certain solution for everyone and anything. Main 164 pages page numbers for main 164 pages fully searchable big book font size adjusting easy to access table of contents the following meeting readings and aa literature has also been included for your ease. Articles related to the big book of alcoholics anonymous 1970s 41 articles audio books. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa and many of the first 100 members of the group. Page 4 the major changes to the big book editions have been in the selection of personal stories so that they represent a good crosssection of the aa membership.
Thiruvenkatavan charitable trust, sri venugopalaswamy and sri kalyana venkatesa perumal swamy temple, kovaipudur, 5. I was just thinking about how proud i was to have stayed sober and clean for the last two days when rob said, so, did you stay sober since last week. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, is now in its twentieth year and is one of the largest sites of its type in the world a repository, archive, you might say, of alcoholics anonymous history and related. Simplified language for all levels of readers, allinclusive spiritual terms, and genderneutral language compatible with a. For example, in the 4th edition, the saying acceptance is the answer to all our problems today is found on page 417. My first sponsor, rob, was getting the saturday aa meeting ready by himself when i showed up there.
The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery. There are numerous places in the big book of alcoholics anonymous where it asks us to stop and pray. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. The big book of alcoholics anonymous forward to the 1st. In the rooms of alcoholics anonymous, the text is studied carefully and often excerpts are quoted by their page number. Amid covid19, we remain open, as well as offering online treatment options.
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