It is both a history of the formative years of alcoholics anonymous, as well as the bittersweet tale of the troubled man bill w. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. 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. But what we have said applies quite as much to women. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation.
Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Our big book step instructions booklet is published below for public use and printing adobe acrobat pdf. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. We made this book so that anyone who wants to can point easily to all 12 step instructions in the big book. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published.
The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. All trademarks and s on this website are property of their respective. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface.
If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. The big book of alcoholics anonymous 2travel org 1,866 view alcoholics anonymous silkworth net 1,290 view alcoholics anonymous aa recovery outcome rates 1,317 view big book study guides. How it works 63 when we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. What we know of course is that the big book was bill wilsons baby its a collection of his opinions and beliefs at 34 years sober. The story is known by two names, doctor, alcoholic, addict or acceptance was the answer depending on which edition you bought. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939.
This excerpt above is from a share or a personal story at the back of the big book. Acceptance was the answer the alcoholics guide to alcoholism. 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. The big book, 4th edition by anonymous pdf format for free to read online. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 8th printing for. 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. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. The big book of alcoholics anonymous 2travel org 1,866 view alcoholics anonymous silkworth net 1,290 view. Welcome to the sonoma county intergroup felowship website of alcoholics anonymous. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, eighth printing 1945 big book, small war time publishing. Large print version 12 step recovery room geocities.
Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. It is expected that the new fourth edition will play its part in passing on a. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. Approximately 21 million copies of the first three editions of alcoholics anonymous have been distributed. The big book of alcoholics anonymous 2travel org 1,868 view recent documents. Dec 07, 2015 related with the big book of alcoholics anonymous 2travel org. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. The roots of all our troubles the alcoholics guide to. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them.
Big book is actually a nickname for the book that caught on so universally that the official name is almost never used. All things aa related big books, step working guides, meditations, medallions, posters and more. It is referred to so often in meetings that it is almost a supplement to the first 164 pages. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Dr bob and the good oldtimers by aa a book that looks at the development of aa via dr bob smith and his ohio meetings. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it.
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The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Aa medallions, recovery medallions, big book, coins. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Drs opinion 4th edition p xxv bills story chapter 1 p 1 16 there is a solution chapter 2 p 16 30 more about alcoholism chapter 3 p 30 43 we agnostics chapter 4 p 44 57 how it works chapter 5 p 58 71 into action continue reading big book of alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Jan 22, 2016 the official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. Prevent damage to your big book with this vinyl book cover ft.
The book was written primarily by aa cofounder bill w. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa. Jaywalker site, the a site dedicated to the 12 steps as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous big book of alcoholics anonymous for the visually and literate impaired. Alcoholics anonymous and the big book are registered trademarks of a. All trademarks and s on this website are property of their respective owners. The big book, 4th edition if you want to download alcoholics anonymous. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. The primary instructions for the 12 steps are highlighted, in order, in the big book.
What we know of course is that the big book was bill wilsons baby its a collection of his opinions and beliefs at. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Front cover has light demarkation at bottom right corner possibly where a sticker would have been removed. One of the many myths that i was taught about the big book is that its the collective workwords of the original 100 members of aa. Introduction study and practice steps by the big book. I now realize that when i am upset, off the spiritual path it is my reaction that has caused it, not the situation. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The most expensive copy of the big book to sell on. Reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book with permission of a. Recovery book cover vinyl aa big book recoveryshop. Related with the big book of alcoholics anonymous 2travel org. I have seen in myself how fear and shame seem to drive most of my maladaptive behaviour.
Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This pdf file is an easyread large print ebook created in 2009 by major1212 at. To wives w ith few exceptions, our book thus far has spoken of men. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The primary instructions for the 12 steps are highlighted, in. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. Some of this is touched on in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, but much of it comes from later observations by bill wilson after the publication of the big book and my and others observations since.
Introduction study and practice how can we alcoholics in recovery live happy, joyous, and free. Twelvestep guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. Our activities in behalf of women who drink are on the increase. Twelvestep guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Most meetings will have extra copies they will give you until you can pay for them, but you can also download a free pdf copy of both the big book and. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
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