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. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. 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. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. This recording begins with a reading from pages 8688 of the big book, on awakening. Jim originally had these articles on the web site of which is no longer online and placed here for historical. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. Ive been listening every morningi love aathis is great. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. There is a no apparent writing in the book and there are no missing pages, the cover has general soiling, the spine ends are rolled, the gilt lettering on the front cover is dull and about 95% present, the gilt lettering on the spine is rubbed and about 20% visible, the text pages are agetoned with foxedstained stained text block page edges and reinforced. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still.
Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order. Prayer is the big book states on page 86, we consider our plans for the day. The second part changes because it is the part that. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. 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. Prayers in 12 step recovery program of alcoholics anonymous. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. We thank god from the bottom of our heart that we know him better. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. These are some of the best tapes i have, and one of my personal favorites. Pre aa history before aa aa history washingtonians emmanuel movement oxford group movement four absolutes rowland hazard james h.
Alcoholism12 step support upon awakening, one page ez form on awakening from alcoholics anonymous pages 86 88 on awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. 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 pg 87. 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. Before we pages 86, 87 and 88 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. 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 of alcoholics anonymous, are many thousands of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. In trying to make these arrangements our actor may sometimes be quite virtuous.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with. On awakening 11th step meditation amanda h, insight timer. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11 morning and evening meditation step 11. This recording begins with a reading from pages 8688 of the big book, on. Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939.
Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. On awakening pages 86 88 aa big book alcoholics anonymous 11th step morning meditation aa pray greetings. New stories have been added to the personal histories. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Aa prayers, big book prayers and inspirational recovery 12 step. The first section of the big book of alcoholics anonymous has not changed or been revised in any of the four editions. The first section contains 164 pages that are the textbook for a recovering alcoholic. The second part of the book has changed slightly with the printing of each new edition. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions.
The author is a founder of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Prayers of alcoholics anonymous aa from the big book 12 steps of recovery alcoholism addiction na serenity prayer. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon. It would be easy to be vague about this sees it, pg. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. As a man thinketh i was a pagan when a man listens 12 steps of aa audio book. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a.
Help finding meetings abroad the musts in the big book. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Before we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking 2. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Why this happens to awakening souls and what to do when you wake duration. Hey everyone before you buy this particular book you must know the page numbers are not the same as the og book i had to rebuy the big book with the appropriate page numbers to correctly follow along my sponsor made me, but saw her point. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism also known as the big book describes how to recover from alcoholism. 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. A guided meditation based on the 11th step of alcoholics anonymous and other. Frequently asked questions about aa translation project. An 18 minute session of prayer and contemplation as suggested by the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. Aas evening meditation pages 86,87 and 88 explained step 11.