Bill wrote on the very last page of the first 164 pages. It was one of the first to suggest that alcoholism was an illness, not a character defect. It is fondly known as the big book, because the first edition had thick pages and was very. Reference guide to the aa big book and the twelve steps and twelve. 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. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages aa. Your word is shown within the context of the sentences in which it is used. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages quantity.
Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. The book itself on page 164 says our book is meant to be suggestive only. See to it that your relationship with him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others.
This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Some of them may sink and perhaps never get up, but if our experience is a criterion, more than half of those approached will become fellows of alcoholics anonymous. In 1982, i was reading the book of alcoholics anonymous for the first time. Each 1st reference given in red is from the first edition. There were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. It is our hope that these pages can be a source of inspiration to you. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Just put in the word or phrase and you can even check to have just the 164 pages. In addition to saving time, you can be sure that all instances are located. Spiritual life and find that the answer does come to the forefront if they accept the suggestions offered in these 164 pages. As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access.
A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. 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. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. Aa big book myths tidbits and trivia 800 recovery hub blog. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. What specific page andor paragraph is he step found. 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. 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. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. 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. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703.
Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery. How ridiculous would it be if people tried to do the same with the big book. 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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. It must have felt, at times, like a real labour doing the first 164 pages but i trust that the effort has been worth it. It is certainly no way some sort of bible or sacred text. The wording of the twelfth step was changed in 1941. Big book index first 164 pages 3 subject page s 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, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. As far as only reading the 1st 164 pages, i am not sure where that practice came from either. 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. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. So our fellow worker will soon have friends galore. Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous.
He is a powerful example of what it is like to be in recovery. Alcoholics anonymous, preface to the third edition, p. 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. William d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The big book is an outline for recovery, never claiming to be a cure or a certain solution for everyone and anything. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous a vision for you. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. A vision for you 155 this refers to bills first visit with dr. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from. 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. In a past big book study my home group looked at all the stories in the. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr.
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. Harry later sued aa for money he loaned to print the big book. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. How many times is god metioned in the first 164 pages of. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book.
Another myth is that the first 164 pages have not been changed. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book. 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. 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.
Prayers in the big book of alcoholics anonymous concord. The big book of alcoholics anonymous audio book sobriety app this app includes the 2nd edition of the aa big book. Some people have recovered from alcoholism, though, and the big book offers a suggested outline that seems to help a few. There are over 38,000 passages like the examples shown above. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking.
The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. This is the abridged version with the first 164 pages only does not include the personal stories. This question have often baffled me in my quest to better understand the steps. P 164 a vision for you a house in order the eaa group. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. We are a group of men and women who have come together for the purpose of bringing the message and. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. This book has been a lifeline to millions for over 75 years. Aa big book of alcoholics anonymous on the app store. Disclaimer this site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Dec 07, 2014 but it was never meant to be inerrant. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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.
Bill, bob and the others wrote the book in the hope that we would read it. Because some of us are so familiar with the contents of the big book and know that some in aa and ca revere and worship this piece of. Big book changes these are the changes that have been made in the program portion of the big book the first 164 pages and the roman numeral pages since it was first published on april 10, 1939. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The first 164 pages aa intergroup for district 5 florida. Inerrant means without error, and it is a concept religious scholars have tried to apply to the christian bible, without success. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages. 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.
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 litera. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. Includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. It is provided as a public service by the intergroup service committee of the 5th district of a. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous attributes sobriety to the work of. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous a. Just go to the bottom of this paragraph and you will find a link, just click on it to go to one search box on a different page.
We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. The foreword of the first edition explains exactly what the first 164 pages are for, they are the program of aa. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. How many times is god metioned in the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If you put in several words and do not find what you are looking for, then, of course, try less words. Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from, the official website of alcoholics anonymous. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick.
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