Page xiii foreword to the first edition we, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Chapter 11, a vision for you is a summary of the big book, the program of alcoholics anonymous, and the growth of the fellowship at that time1939. Mar 08, 2018 the longer a work remains unchanged and unchallenged the more sacred it becomes. 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.
There is a bullshit sifter in alcoholics anonymous, its called the big book of alcoholics anonymous, its the basic text of what our entire deal is based on. It is joyous intimacy with friends and a feeling that life is good. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. Reading guide for more about alcoholism amethyst recovery. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. More about alcoholism aa big book chapter 3 aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr.
Even so, aa founder bill wilson could not have covered everything there is to say about the alcoholics condition within a single chapter. The aa program of recovery, from a once seemingly hopeless state of mind and body, is contained within the first 164 pages of the aa big book. Also see, the original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous this is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Some day we hope that every alcoholic who journeys will find a fellowship of alcoholics anonymous at his destination. The big book of alcoholics anonymous forward to the 1st.
Today we finish up the section of the bb called more about alcohol. More than any other chapter in the big book, more about alcoholism examines the manner in which alcoholics become chained to their disease. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. They grinned, which i didnt like so much, and then asked me if i thought myself alcoholic and if. Step over to the nearest barroom and try some controlled drinking. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text.
We use the whole book up to page 164 to describe them steps. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Jan 04, 2015 i dont want or expect the big book to be changed. The less people tolerated us, the more we withdrew from society. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep.
This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain. It is common knowledge that the big book is called a gift from god and aas bible by many members. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men. The book itself on page 164 says our book is meant to be suggestive only.
I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Selected big book readings is a closed aa meeting each week we read one of the four short stories provided in chapter 3 of the big book, more about alcoholism. The first section of the big book of alcoholics anonymous has not changed or been revised in any of the four editions. To just look at the word acceptance at its face value, im sure its a wonderful concept. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black anonymous on. Two of the members of alcoholics anonymous came to see me. You can quickly and accurately look up any word to locate passages in the big book 4th ed. What is the fourth component that seems to never get discussed.
It was one of the first to suggest that alcoholism was an illness, not a character defect. Pp 43 more about alcoholism the bottom line the eaa group. I do the instructions in the book, and i may come to obtain acceptance, sort of like a promise. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. But it is neither unreasonable nor dogmatic to want more contemporary literature about the fundamental nature of alcoholism and recovery from aa world services, which crescentdave points out hasnt happened in half a century. The big book, the twelve steps and the twelve traditions.
Pp 161164 a vision for you book in hand the eaa group. Drs opinion 4th edition p xxv bills story chapter 1 p 1 16 there is a solution chapter 2 p 16 30 more about alcoholism chapter 3 p 30 43 we agnostics chapter 4 p 44 57 how it works chapter 5 p 58 71 into action continue reading big book of alcoholics anonymous. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book. In addition to saving time, you can be sure that all instances are located. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. The recovery zone is proud to present this free of. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. 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. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. Manipulate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The aa book is a basic text and suggested howto guide. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could drink like other people. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book ive been around aa for 18,years yet sober 4 but months and have heard of many suggestions however reading the first 164 pages of the big book has caused me to be curious, by no means am i disagreeing with this afterall the big book is the. Big book study groups, big book meetings, back to basics groups, and the like further cement this view.
Alcoholics anonymous, preface to the third edition, p. 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 audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Notable quotes from the book alcoholics anonymous, known as the big book in aa. The second chapter of alcoholics anonymous commonly known as the big book is titled there is a solution yet talks a lot about the nature of alcoholism itself. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 86,901 views 29. 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. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually unchanged. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. Aa history a big book trivia of some missing facts.
Chapter 3 more about alcoholism alcoholics anonymous. And i think it is worth repeating here to wrap up the text of the book. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. 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. 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. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. As far as only reading the 1st 164 pages, i am not sure where that practice came from either.
Alcoholics anonymous big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions 12. 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. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. Bill liked to drive home the same point several different ways. 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.
The 164 and mor e 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. Jul 21, 2017 aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 86,901 views 29. The only condition is that he trust god and clean house aa big book, p98. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you. We all know that the first 164 pages of the big book are the meat and potatoes this book s first 164 is only 90.
First, i believe that alcoholism is what has happened in my life, not what is currently. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. From the book, alcoholics anonymous chapter 3, pages 3031. These stories carpet slippers, jims story, the jaywalker, and freds story provide the topic of discussion each week. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature.
On page 2 of my big book it says, we have recovered, and been given the power to help others. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Why is it suggested to read first 164 pages in big book. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. Peerayotshutterstock the second chapter of alcoholics anonymous commonly known as the big book is titled there is a solution yet talks a lot about the nature of alcoholism itself. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. There were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous.
The answers will come, if your own house is in order. To share their method, wilson and other members wrote the initiallytitled book, alcoholics anonymous. Oct 21, 2012 why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book ive been around aa for 18,years yet sober 4 but months and have heard of many suggestions however reading the first 164 pages of the big book has caused me to be curious, by no means am i disagreeing with this afterall the big book is the. But not so with us in those last days of heavy drinking. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. More information is available on, click kindle edition.
He is a powerful example of what it is like to be in recovery. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Some people have recovered from alcoholism, though, and the big book offers a suggested outline that seems to help a few. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
The text of alcoholics anonymous the anonymous press. It is certainly no way some sort of bible or sacred text. Jul 04, 2017 the second half of the last page in chapter 11, page 164, is even read aloud at many meetings in the u. 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. William d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Have recovered from alcoholism frontispiece the author of this study guide wishes to point out the word recovered. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black. In many cases, its like the game of telephone, the message gets so garbled you cant tell what is what any more with so many people saying so many conflicting things, here, this is our. The growth of a fellowship of aa with book in hand.
All you will ever need is in the first 164 pages of the big book. I heard about a meeting of aa big book fundamentalists in the toronto area, named the muckers for the way they study the bb, marking up the pages as they pair up and guide one another through the bb text in a detailed, action oriented wayclosely following the way of the first 100 to recover in aa. The main author of the big book, bill w, had a certain style of writing that shows up over and over again. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Jul 19, 2008 yesterdays reading says that life among aa is more then attending gatherings. 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. As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. Alcoholics anonymous big book pocket edition paperback 1993. To accomplish that purpose, the big book is divided into two main parts. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous a. A vision for you f or mostnormal folks, drinking means conviviality, companionship and colorful imagination. The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from alcoholism, from which aa drew its name. 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.
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. By working the twelve step program as described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous and living in the disciplines of steps 10, 11, and 12 everyday, i am able to remain abstinent from alcohol and all mindaltering substances. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women. Quotes from alcoholics anonymous minnesota recovery page. 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. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. 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. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery.
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. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud duration. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Youll find it on page 164 of the book, alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The first section contains 164 pages that are the textbook for a recovering alcoholic. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. The big book is an outline for recovery, never claiming to be a cure or a certain solution for everyone and anything. From this doctor, the broker had learned the grave nature of alcoholism. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional.