This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Aa derives its name from the title of this book and is written by aa members. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000. Mar 10, 2006 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous. In this book you read again and again that faith did big chunks of truth about yourself. Silkworth big book study aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Aa big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous edinburgh.
The third step prayer alcoholics anonymous aa meetings. Admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. God, i offer myself to thee to build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. The worksheets were created by using the precise instructions in the big book to make taking the fourth step as easy and simple as possible.
We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. The main characters of this non fiction, self help story are. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. I have read that the 3rd edition is the unchanged original text of the 1939 print but that part ii has more stories for those who are not sure they are alcoholics. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power, thy love and thy way of life. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. In the big book of alcoholics anonymous on pages 60 to 63 it describes. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. When we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. This big book study article shows where you can find the information in the book, alcoholics anonymous, that explains how and when bill w. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 58.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Feb 26, 2018 the return of sherlock holmes full audiobook by sir arthur conan doyle duration. Contents page 1 stepbystep guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step inventory. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. Recovering alcoholics regularly refer to the big book as they progress in recovery, and they use it to help new members as they begin their recovery process. Sth step page 2 of 6 resentment list big book note. If you are interested in becoming part of steering committee, please attend the steering committee meeting at 6pm january 22nd or come to the reqular business meeting at 7pm the same night.
Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Type, mutualhelp addiction recovery twelvestep program. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop, refer to the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864 the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain in the united states. The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. There are 2 candidates to be voted on in march, jared and keith. 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.
My hus band was soon in uniform and among the first to go overseas. These fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 63 71. Alcoholics anonymous large print abridged fourth edition. The story of how many thousands of men and women have. I cant stop drinking, thats the real cause of my problems. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. Big book alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition, there is a solution, page 20 created to carry the message of recovery to all addicts. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 60 63. 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. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the.
But, now with nearly twoyears sobriety, this line in the big book to me is probably the most profound line in the whole of the 164 pages. The book cover of alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition. Whether the addiction is alcohol, drugs, food or any other addiction the program of recovery is the same. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 576 pages and is available in paperback format.
The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. 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. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. In the preceding chapters you have learned something of. The big book explains that we must make a list that includes all our resentments we have and have ever had, an account of sexual conduct and our fears. Free download or read online alcoholics anonymous pdf epub book. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing anything down. Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. Alcoholics anonymous large print abridged fourth edition alcoholics anonymous on. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube.
This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. You can share what you felt about it while doing it. The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67 instructions. The 4th step inventory pages are the best i have seen. Step five 63 we admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being. The steps are in the big book, the work book for example page 3 step 2 tells you to go in the aa big bookpps.
Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous believes that recovery is a lifelong process, so the big book is a continual companion in a recovering alcoholics life. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but. I am one of those bangers that believes the big book is the aa bible. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 60 63 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an. Website, alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of.
I worked 4th step inventory before the ones i have worked in the past had check boxes that left me feeling as if something was left undone. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we understood him. Ive also included some prompt sheets and tables to aid you. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book pg. Big book, page 70, paragraph 3 we have listed the people we have hurt by our conduct, and are willing to straighten out the past if we can.
Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Big book alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition, there is a. The return of sherlock holmes full audiobook by sir arthur conan doyle duration. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. I can understand why its the sacred text of aa groups around the world. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing. Core character defects 4 study from the bottom of page 63 to the end of page 65 and then follow its instructions. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power.
New stories have been added to the personal histories. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. I didnt care to read it and i didnt think it had anything of substance i could relate to. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. The big book s way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67 instructions. 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. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on.
We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. It has wisdom that has spanned centuries and saved countless. You wont be sharing with the group the work you will be doing on this assignment. Was it our selfesteem, our security, our ambitions, our personal, or sex relations, which had been interfered with. I didnt connect with the big book of alcoholics anonymous until over a year into my sobriety. Aa big book ch3 more about alcoholism 4th edition duration.
What is the nature of my wrongs, faults, mistakes, defects. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the big. On our grudge list we set opposite each name our injuries. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous. 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. The promises on this page are from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Established on such a footing we became less and less.
Pdf alcoholics anonymous book by alcoholics anonymous. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step. There are many ways to do a 4th step inventory list. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. On my first reading of the big book, i remember being struck by this line, and my thought was, thats a load of rubbish. When we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable past if we can. Just what do we mean by that, and just what do we do.
Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. The first edition of the novel was published in 1939, and was written by alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Core character defects 4 study from the bottom of page 63 to the end of page 65 and. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. This is an abridged version of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. If you are using the fourth edition make sure you are on the correct page. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually.