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. Living sober is an extremely informative book which does not offer a plan for getting sober but does offer us sound advice about how to stay sober. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition aa world services, inc. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. The first section of the big book of alcoholics anonymous has not changed or been revised in any of the four editions. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. 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. A remorseful mumbling that we are sorry wont fill the bill at all. As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86, 87 and 88 explained. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. 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. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Alcoholics anonymous discussion blog by an alcoholic for. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with someone, it may be. Your prospect may belong to a religious denomination.
Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. 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. 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. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. The big book the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with god, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. Home about aa newcomers the big book the big book you will be redirected to the us aa site.
What used to be the hunch or the occasional inspira. We ought to sit down with the family and frankly analyze the past as. On awakening page 86 and 87 alcoholics anonymous youtube. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. We are then in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, selfpity, or foolish decisions. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options.
Yes, there is a long period of reconstruction ahead. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. Aa reading from page 86 and 87 about morning prayer, meditation and daily guidance. Not associated with or connected to or related towith alcoholics anonymous, towith alcoholics anonymous world services inc this site does not represent alcoholics anonymous in any way shape or form.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous i earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. New stories have been added to the personal histories. 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. What used to be the hunch or the occasional inspiration gradually becomes a working part of the mind. I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and what made and makes alcoholics anonymous tick.
More than most people, the alcoholic leads a double life. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes to help you stop. As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or.
Aas evening meditation pages 86, 87 and 88 explained step 11 morning and evening meditation step 11. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given us without any thought or effort on our part. Aa speakers joe and charlie the doctors opinion the big book comes alive duration. We might pay for this presumption in all sorts of absurd actions and ideas. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous great britain and english speaking continental europe. Makes no claims or statement of facts and in general is not responsible for the content and any ramifications thereof. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online.
Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the. Aa big book page 87 taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the into action. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Its all about starting my day out trusting god, receiving that peace from trusting god.
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