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. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. This aa big book study edition includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. 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. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. Chuck c a new pair of glasses aa speaker tapes bill w varieties of religious experience william james ref aa big book aa speaker mark h. The titled side also tells us what the book alcoholics anonymous is to members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. It is our personal experience that there is great wisdom and magic within the pages of the aa literature. Does alcoholics anonymous work because its a form of. No more cluttering up your pages or looking for space.
Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. The big book the big book is alcoholics anonymous s primary text. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book serenity prayer symbol blue cover medallion. The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book. This page is not affiliated with the fellowship of aa. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite each. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Alcoholics anonymous first edition eleventh printing for.
When you come through the doors of aa, it is suggested that you purchase a big book. Includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. Aa big book study edition alcoholics anonymous big book. 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. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite each page of text for note taking. But my friend sat before me, and he made the point blank declaration that god had done for him what he could not.
Defects in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. All other sources the little red book, the 12 and 12, group sponsored literature were written as accompaniments or guides to be used to assist and deepen the path laid out by the original members of alcoholics anonymous in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition th printing for. On one side is the title of the book and the other side is blank so persons wishing to maintain their anonymity can simply turn it over and recover the book in plain white paper.
Dec 07, 2014 this big book is the source of the original program of aa, which saw 75% of the people who tried it succeed at longterm recovery. I usually like to start a study of the big book way of life with something on the circle and triangle. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black. Has word glossary in the back of the book with original copy of big book. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. For the newcomer to aa, a blank page has been suggested as an indication of your personal knowledge of. The 25 millionth copy of the big book was published in 2005, so currently over a 1 million copies of the book, alcoholics anonymous. If a printers document processor has been designed to skip completely blank pages, notices may also be required on intentionally blank pages to prevent incorrect page numbering.
The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. They picked the cheapest, thickest paper the printer had, and requested that each page be printed with unusually large margins surrounding the text. Aa big book leather bound study edition my 12 step store. Silkworth aa big book aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from, the official website of alcoholics anonymous. You undoubtedly have your own favorite expressions gleaned from pages 30 43 in the big book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. It was one of the first to suggest that alcoholism was an illness, not a character defect. Thus it ranks high on the list of bestselling books ever. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. I have one of these and it is one of my favorite items, a really excellent and useful for book study meetings or as a gift to a newcomer who is going to be heading to one. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black anonymous on.
This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The big book study guide was developed by the primary purpose group of dallas. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Knowles book filled with blank pages tops amazons bestseller list. Bobs story paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. No more cluttering up your pages or looking for space to write your notes. 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. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. But what we have said applies quite as much to women. God in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, thirteenth printing 1950 big book navy blue ny. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. At the very end of the book that is, at the end of the last signature there will be 2 unused blank pages.
Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition th printing. The personal stories of the big book the recovery group. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition, chapter 1. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, eleventh printing 1947 big book. Ancicraft leather journal diary notebook a7 mini by handmade blank craft paper with gift box a7clasp blank craft paperbrown 4. This page is intended for people who like the book entitled alcoholics anonymous. But my friend sat before me, and he made the point blank declaration that god had done for him what he could not do for himself. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, thirteenth printing 1950 big book signed by bill.
It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Why is the alcoholics anonymous book nicknamed the big book. 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. One blank page at the end front and back side after. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. 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 whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. This attitude is being reflected by the author in this study guide of the aa big book. The first 164 pages of the aa big book study edition comes with lined pages opposite of the text for note taking.
After all of this is a further section without blank pages, which is a reproduction of the original manuscript from 1938, the copy which was circulated among the members and newcomers before the big book was published, containing personal stories. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Alcoholics anonymous aa sobriety big book serenity prayer blue vinyl book cover. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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. Last page of type if 400 then 3 blank pages behind. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. Com is proud to feature some of the most unique and exceptional custom quality aa recovery gift products made in the world today, exclusively for recovering members of alcoholics anonymous. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. Previous owners name and address on first page in pencil. If you wish, you may also purchase a blank bound copy of the big book study. Big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 1 bills story pages 1 16.
The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Peace in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The purpose of the big book is to show precisely how numerous alcoholics have recovered. Book in good condition with water stains to boards and pages.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book step 11 steps by the big book. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, sixteenth printing 1954 big book. Alcoholics anonymous the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 11th printing alcoholics anonymous on. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a.
I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. But humor aside, there must be a serious message here that our own mindsquite aside from the drink problemcannot be trusted with running us. There is every evidence that women regain their health as readily as. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, fourteenth printing 1951 big book. Previous owners name on first blank page bass no other marks to book, has light staining to back outside board. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite text for note. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. Our activities in behalf of women who drink are on the increase. The history of alcoholics anonymous beginners classes.
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. Though going to meetings is fine, working the precise directions in the book is the program, and nothing else can do it. The purpose of the study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous. As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access.
Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aa s solution to alcoholism as outlined in the big book would also need to have three parts. 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. Blank in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english. Alcoholics anonymous the big book hardcover edition. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics.
His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. I am always amused how often alcoholics, frequently sober for many years, are unaware of the actual title of the book they are living their life in accordance with. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Give him an account of the struggles you made to stop. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. We suggest you do this as we have done it in the chapter on alcoholism. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. 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. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous.
Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. We are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. The original manuscript of the big book alcoholics anonymous. The big book audio version 6 hours the book alcoholics anonymous in audio format, this begins with the dr. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr.
This aa big book study edition comes with lined pages for note taking and paragraph numbers for easy reference. Most people think of aa as a spiritual process with its main emphasis on giving it all up to god. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. Original manuscript chaper 10 to employers alcoholics anonymous alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, fifteenth printing 1954 big book.
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