Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Even more than the word god, the word friend is mentioned in the big book basic text 74 times. In addition to saving time, you can be sure that all instances are located. Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from, the official website of alcoholics anonymous. Dec 07, 2014 but it was never meant to be inerrant. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audiobook. Aa big book free for alcoholics anonymous for ios free. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction.
A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. How ridiculous would it be if people tried to do the same with the big book. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. 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 litera. The purpose of this meeting is to learn from the big book how to improve how we each work the 12 steps. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Alcoholics anonymous district 10 home 24 hour hotline. Alcoholics anonymous big book first 164 free download. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick.
This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audible. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. 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. Welcome to the thursday evening closed big book study of royal york. Just go to the bottom of this paragraph and you will find a link, just click on it to go to one search box on a different page. 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. 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 big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Main 164 pages page numbers for main 164 pages fully searchable big book font size adjusting easy to access table of. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and.
Bill wrote on the very last page of the first 164 pages. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio austin recovery alumni. Because sometimes its easier to listen and understand. Please see appendix vi at the end of this document. The book alcoholics anonymous in audio format, this begins with the dr. Alcoholics anonymous big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. An audio version of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Blessings to all pastor bob the book is wonderful, but the lack of the real page numbers render it useless for sponsor or meeting work. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. That means we have written a book which we believe to be spiritual as well as moral. These recordings were made at the west broward club in davie, fl during late 20012002. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous.
Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. The best way to get in touch with alcoholics anonymous is through your local telephone book by simply looking up alcoholics anonymous in the white pages. The modem2modem group is an online alcoholics anonymous meeting. The big book is a very well known book among alcoholics. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book 4th edition, abridged cd alcoholics anonymous. 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. God brought me to aa, aa brought me to a sponsor, the sponsor brought me to a big book, and the big book had the steps in it. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration.
The appendices have been included, giving this document a nearly identical format to the pocket edition to the big book. We all know that the first 164 pages of the big book are the meat and potatoes this books first 164 is only 90 pages. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Aa big book download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 158 mb. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous audio version. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audio cd audiobook, cd. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
I found my god and my recovery by working the steps in the big book. At the end of the meetings 1 person will read appendix 2, spiritual experience found on page 567 of the big book. Sponorship is not ordained or regulated by the aa program. 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.
A secular sobriety brings truth to aas claim to be spiritual, but not religious. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. It includes a secular and nonsexist version of the first 164 pages of the big book bringing a 78 year old text into the 21st century. He is a powerful example of what it is like to be in recovery. Inerrant means without error, and it is a concept religious scholars have tried to apply to the christian bible, without success. The author offers insightful commentary regarding aas fellowship, program, organization and its. If you put in several words and do not find what you are looking for, then, of course, try less words. The first part, known as the first 164 pages or the original manuscript explains the 12 step program and how it can be used to overcome the effects of alcoholism. Wednesday big book study this is an aa big book study that meets by skype every wednesday at 2pm estus 8pm ceteu. To accomplish that purpose, the big book is divided into two main parts. This is the abridged version of the alcoholics anonymous big book first 164 pages only does not include the personal stories.
Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. We currently meet once a week on saturdays at 8pm mst.
First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories. But to study and to find those epic quotes that old timers and members speak in dont do it. The big book of alcoholics anonymous audio book sobriety app this app includes the 2nd edition of the aa big book. The big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. 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. It is our hope that these pages can be a source of inspiration to you. South floridas own big book george takes you through the 12 steps of alcohoics anonymous.
Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Alcoholics anonymous big book first 164 the big book app contains the first 164 pages and doctor bobs story. Big book alcoholics anonymous was authored by over 100. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. The word sponsor is not even mentioned in the first 164 pages of the basic text of the big book. This is the book that has helped thousands of alcoholics get into longterm recovery, by explaining how the disease works, showing them they are not alone, and describing how others have achieved and maintained sobriety using the 12 steps. Alcoholics anonymous world services inc, alcoholics anonymous world services alcoholics anonymous big book on audio cd 4th edition, abridged music. Aa big book of alcoholics anonymous on the app store. The big book is an outline for recovery, never claiming to be a cure or a certain solution for everyone and anything. Alcoholics anonymous big book on audio cd 4th edition, abridged. What would have made alcoholics anonymous big book original edition better. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite each. Aa big book sobriety the big book of alcoholics anonymous audio book sobriety app precise app.
The author offers insightful commentary regarding aas fellowship, program, organization and its primary text. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. Listen to alcoholics anonymous big book original edition. Some people have recovered from alcoholism, though, and the big book offers a suggested outline that seems to help a few. As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. Just put in the word or phrase and you can even check to have just the 164 pages. The actual name of the big book alcoholics anonymous written by the founder of alcoholics anonymous, and many of the first 100 members of the group, it was collectively written by committee, with drafts of the book sent back and forth between bill ws group in new york and dr. Our groups format is a topicdiscussion meeting, with a topic chosen from the first 164 pages of the big book or the drs opinion followed by shares of our personal experience with the provided topic. Alcoholics anonymous big book for android free download and.
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