The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Action in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. So far, weve provided reading guides for all of the chapters in these pages except for chapter 11 a vision for you. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context.
The first part, known as the first 164 pages or the original manuscript explains the 12 step program and how it can be used to overcome the effects of alcoholism. This collection of grapevine stories shows the many ways members work the program of aa. 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. That means we have written a book which we believe to be spiritual as well as moral. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book. 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. This is the official website of the general service office g. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed.
Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. To accomplish that purpose, the big book is divided into two main parts. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to.
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. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Elevenour public relations policy is based upon attraction rather than promotion. The group took a bunch of chronic slippers and walked them through the steps, taking the action exactly as laid out by the first 100 men and women who wrote the basic textbook. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. This petition is about saving the lives of both men and women alcoholics. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell.
Ill start by putting one of my favorite quotes from the aa book and then the rest are in order taken only from the program portion of the book. Written by men and women, young and old, with different lengths of sobriety, the articles in this book highlight how we practice the twelve steps, use our literature and slogans, and get into service, sponsorship and fellowship. 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. 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. The big book first 164 pages showing 15 of 5 messages. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. What specific page andor paragraph is he step found. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan.
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. We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. A draft fourth edition of the big book, alcoholics anonymous be developed and a progress report be brought to the 1998 conference literature committee, keeping in mind the 1995 advisory action that. Even more than the word god, the word friend is mentioned in the big book basic text 74 times.
Using a book published in 1939, aas core text describes how a man works the aa program in the first 164 pages of the big book. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Bill, bob and the others wrote the book in the hope that we would read it. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. The telephone meetings are held every tuesday and thursday nights at 8. The first part includes chapter 5, titled how it works, which contains the 12 steps and is usually read at.
The group was a back to the basics of the big book kind of group, especially for those people who just could not stay sober for any length of time. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. Aa ignores science research that sexism is linked to high risk drinking in men and women. Browse the directory of online meetings alcoholics anonymous.
The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. To be vital, faith must be accompanied by self sacrifice and unselfish, constructive action. Jan 22, 2016 step 2 is covered in the fourth chapter, steps 3 and 4 are covered in the fifth chapter how it works, and steps 5 through 11 are covered in the sixth chapter into action. Nov 05, 2015 12 videos play all aa big book audio shelby walker aa speakers joe and charlie steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 the big book comes alive duration. Bill wrote on the very last page of the first 164 pages. Jul 17, 2019 to accomplish that purpose, the big book is divided into two main parts. Thus it ranks high on the list of bestselling books ever. I found my god and my recovery by working the steps in the big book.
Groups are to be found in each of the united states and all of the provinces of canada. Dec 07, 2014 but it was never meant to be inerrant. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. After this, the big book provided information to family members to wives and the family afterward as well as the bosses of. How ridiculous would it be if people tried to do the same with the big book. The following is a list of the 40 musts from the big book. You may reproduce materials of the big book bunch, provided. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. As you type, words are displayed which match your keystrokes. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Women are only mentioned as the wife of the alcoholic.
The word sponsor is not even mentioned in the first 164 pages of the basic text of the big book. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Reading guide for a vision for you amethyst recovery center. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Why is it suggested to read first 164 pages in big book. Tenalcoholics anonymous has no opinion on outside issues. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. The big book says we are all friends sharing our experience strength and hope and there are clear responsibilities outlined on page 97 for being a. Reading guide for a vision for you amethyst recovery. Dec 14, 2007 that means we have written a book which we believe to be spiritual as well as moral. They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. Step 2 is covered in the fourth chapter, steps 3 and 4 are covered in the fifth chapter how it works, and steps 5 through 11 are covered in the sixth chapter into action. Included is all material from inside the front cover through page 164, plus appendices i traditions and ii spiritual experience.
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. In that brief space, alcoholics anonymous has mushroomed into nearly 6,000 groups whose membership is far above 150,000 recovered alcoholics. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The big book of alcoholics anonymous into action youtube. God brought me to aa, aa brought me to a sponsor, the sponsor brought me to a big book, and the big book had the steps in it. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book.
Abolish sponsorship from alcoholics anonymous gopetition. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Stories come and go and change so it would be very hard to include everything from all editions, especially since i do not want to violate s, and the 2nd edition. But while the stories in the back of the book may be fascinating, addicts and alcoholics generally use the first 164 pages as their primary guide to achieving sobriety. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book.
Sep 17, 2018 23 videos play all aa big book audio version tracy coats aa speakers joe and charlie the doctors opinion the big book comes alive duration. Silkworth aa big book aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. Page 72 through 88 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous chapter 6 into action. On what pages are the steps laid out in the big book of aa.
Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Oct 21, 2012 the foreword of the first edition explains exactly what the first 164 pages are for, they are the program of aa. The rest of the first 164 pages of the aa big book are devoted to step 12, which includes instructions on how to help other alcoholics who are still suffering. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Stories come and go and change so it would be very hard to include everything from all editions, especially since i do not want to violate s, and the 2nd edition has lost its here in the u. 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 kindle edition by.
The foreword of the first edition explains exactly what the first 164 pages are for, they are the program of aa. Inerrant means without error, and it is a concept religious scholars have tried to apply to the christian bible, without success. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. Original manuscript chaper 6 into action alcoholics anonymous alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr.
Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This question have often baffled me in my quest to better understand the steps. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Type the first few characters of your wordofinterest into the search box in the upper right corner. Silkworth aa big book aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. The 25 millionth copy of the big book was published in 2005, so currently over a 1 million copies of the book, alcoholics anonymous, are sold each year.
The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. The main reason for the 164 pages search is that this almost the same in all versions of the book. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The big book then explained the twelve steps over the course of two chapters how it works and into action before dedicating an entire chapter to step twelve working with others. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr.