No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. The hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. This is the official website of the general service office g. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. A blog dedicated to discussion of the program of alcoholics anonymous as found in the twelve and twelve and first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous. 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 how it works big book pgs. The first paragraph on page 86 gives direct instructions about what to do each evening before bed. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. 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. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Alcoholics anonymous audio big book 5cds bonus aa cd ebay, alcoholics anonymous audio big book 5cds bonus aa cd. The best reasons to work steps four through twelve are the promises found on page 63, 75, 845, and some more on page 88 in the big book. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the. The little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red. 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. Alcoholism12 step support upon awakening, one page ez form on awakening from alcoholics anonymous pages 8688 on awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead.
We take step 11 in the first three paragraphs on page 86. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. For anyone who might find them useful, here are complete audio readings of two of the keystone references of anonymous programs of recovery worldwide the big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve steps and twelve traditions please see links for direct contact to specific programs. This is taken from aa again, but formatted to fit in this page. Page 45, alcoholics anonymous, 1st edition please note the singular form of the word. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. No thought or effort on my part thats the miracle of it. Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. Aa big book ch2 there is a solution 4th edition duration. Recovery book cover vinyl aa big book recoveryshop. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous audio version.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous on amazon. 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. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. 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. Prevent damage to your big book with this vinyl book cover ft. 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. This version was the cheapest one i found so i downloaded it without realizing how terribly narrated it was. Knowledge in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. 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.
Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. 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. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Dec 09, 2014 one can listen to the alcoholics anonymous big book pages 86 and 87 above. Its main object is to enable you to find a power greater than yourself which will solve your problem. 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. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. See i had a born again exp and lost the obsession to drink my first attempt with my sponsor six. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous the big book audios 4th edition on cd. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking 2. 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.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Aa big book pages 86 and 87 na speaker tapes an cds. The big book and the steps of aa have solved my problem with. The essential recovery text was updated last year to include 24 new personal stories. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback a. Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Oct 14, 2014 aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive duration. Unless you are 100% committed to aa, this audio is a waste of money. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Pity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Knowledge in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. As the nations leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network throughout health care.
On awakening 11th step meditation amanda h, insight timer. One can listen to the alcoholics anonymous big book pages 86 and 87 above. I have tried to identify all that i could find to identify for myself and other readers of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, here. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. 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 big book of alcoholics anonymous addeddate 201027 14. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we.
This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback. Pity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. I have many vices, including drinking, and i decided to give this book a go in audio form. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. You write notes and questions from the big book awakening into your own big book for personal consideration. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation.
Alcoholics anonymous than we are using it constantly. Here we will break down the paragraph and make clear what the big book authors tell us they do. Plus free 22 great alcoholics anonymous speakers mp3 cd. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Most of the information comes from aaws published or other recovery oriented literature. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive duration. Now available on cd, alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. Alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous on amazon music.
Jan 01, 2004 i have many vices, including drinking, and i decided to give this book a go in audio form. This recording begins with a reading from pages 8688 of the big book, on awakening. 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. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. Take step 11 in the manner that you and your group see fit. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given us without any thought or. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube.
It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. 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. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. This book will help guide you through a personal experience with all twelve steps as they are outlined in the aa big book.
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