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 text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Your guide to the big book of alcoholics anonymous aa books.
I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. 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. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. They think we do not have enough of it, or that it isnt the right kind. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. We saw them calmly accept impossible situations, seeking neither to run nor to recriminate. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg. The first edition big book stories including 1st edition. 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. Your word is shown within the context of the sentences in which it is used. Patience in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Prayers from the big book alcoholics anonymous 3rd step prayerpage 63. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. This is the official website of the general service office g. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. 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. 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. 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. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. 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. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Aa, big book, alcoholics anonymous, the bridge, dallas, recovery, 12 steps, dedicated to trudging as a damn fine pace.
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. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Aa speaker 164 pages of the big book in this tape johnny h. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name.
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. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. See to it that your relationship with him is right, and great events will come to. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. On acceptance of spiritual teachings recovery table. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa.
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. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.
A vision for you new orleans alcoholics anonymous aa. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Print a copy of the first side print page 1 only, then reinsert it into the paper tray of your printer and print page 2. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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 acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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. Reprinted from page 164 of the big book of alcoholic anonymous our book is meant to be suggestive only. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. P 164 a vision for you a house in order the eaa group. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. In a past big book study my home group looked at all the stories in the. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous.
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. I bring the desire and the willingness and aa gives me the blueprint and the tools to build a whole new spiritual and emotional foundation to my life. 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. Aa gains its strength from universal acceptance by those who are members, on their own say so. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Aa history and how the big book was put together by bill w. 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. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book.
Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. Are the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous really, as ive heard so often lately, all we need to practice a. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164.
It must have felt, at times, like a real labour doing the first 164 pages but i. We are a group of men and women who have come together for the purpose of bringing the message and methods of the 12 steps to the bridge, dallas, texas. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Then we have the voices who cry for sex and more sex. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Feb 26, 2018 aa big book ch5 how it works 4th edition duration. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today bronze medallion sunset beach color picture and bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism recovery this is dr. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Persona stories big book online pdf alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. Jul 17, 2019 the book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name.
Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163 164. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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.
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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me. 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 anonymous.
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