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The big book of alcoholics anonymous attributes sobriety to the work of an. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The 25 millionth copy of the big book was published in 2005, so currently over a 1 million copies of the book, alcoholics anonymous, are sold each year.

Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. The main reason for the 164 pages search is that this almost the same in all versions of the book. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr. The 25 millionth copy of the big book was published in 2005, so currently over a 1 million. Have recovered from alcoholism frontispiece the author of this study guide wishes to point out the word recovered. 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. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages aa.

Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Jul 18, 2015 book basic training is a 10 hour video series that carefully walks the viewer through the first 172 pages of the aa big book alcoholics anonymous. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. New stories have been added to the personal histories. 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 set of 12 spiritual principles associated with recovery are contained in the 12 steps which are located in the big book, pages i 164. Why is it suggested to read first 164 pages in big book. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek.

Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. 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 literature has also been included for your ease. The big book is an outline for recovery, never claiming to be a cure or a certain solution for everyone and anything. My purpose is to make the text of the big book available to anyone in the u. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Persona stories big book online pdf alcoholics anonymous. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.

Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Page numbers in the big book alcoholics anonymous are generally. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. 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. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. The general service conferenceapproved fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous was first printed in october. 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 pages 1 164 boardprep. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. Step 4 the seven selves alcoholics anonymous aa big book. He is a powerful example of what it is like to be in recovery. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Bill wrote on the very last page of the first 164 pages.

Your word is shown within the context of the sentences in which it is used. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous audio book sobriety app this app includes the 2nd edition of the aa big book. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Chapter 1 bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. The basic text, pages 1 164, which had been the foundation of recovery for so many alcoholics remained, and still remains, unchanged. Aa big book free for alcoholics anonymous for ios free.

Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. The fellowship cannot keep one sober, as that is a human power. Alcoholics anonymous 4th edition, large print softcover, 575 pages. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Book basic training is a 10 hour video series that carefully walks the viewer through the first 172 pages of the aa big book alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Thus it ranks high on the list of bestselling books ever. In addition to saving time, you can be sure that all instances are located. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. The answers will come, if your own house is in order.

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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. Some people have recovered from alcoholism, though, and the big book offers a suggested outline that seems to help a few. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick.

Though going to meetings is fine, working the precise directions in the book is the program, and nothing else can do it. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Each 1st reference given in red is from the first edition. The part of the disease that it treats is the mental. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and. This is the official website of the general service office g. 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. Stories come and go and change so it would be very hard to include everything from all editions, especially since i do not want to violate s, and the 2nd edition. I know several atheists who are aa members, who are successfully recovering alcoholics, and who while often disgusted by the wording of the book have told me that find that most of the aa program is extremely helpful to them. Aa big book of alcoholics anonymous on the app store. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction.

How many times is god metioned in the first 164 pages of the. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. Oct 21, 2012 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 bible of aa therefore i have no problem at all, anyway can you please tell me how this came about because i know for a fact. 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. 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. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.