According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. High to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest availability 24 per page 48 per page 96 per page 144 per page 240 per page page of 2. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Because this book has become the basic text for our. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members.
Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. So i decided to take the posts i had there and put them here. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. A manual for alcoholics anonymous the 1940 pamphlet by group no. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.
Alcoholics anonymous publishes several books, reports, pamphlets, and other media, including a periodical known as the aa grapevine. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction.
The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women. For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. 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 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 the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. Disturbed in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting.
Jul 17, 2019 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. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions, the latter explaining aas fundamental principles in depth. A community thirty miles away has fifteen fellows of alcoholics anonymous. Being a large place, we think that some day its fellowship will number many hundreds. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time.
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, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind.
Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. 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. See more ideas about quotes, alcoholics anonymous quotes and life quotes. This is the official website of the general service office g. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover trade edition 2021s hardcover unknown binding january 1, 2002 4. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been. Aug 15, 2019 for people who want to recover and gain insight to life in recovery. There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Alcoholics anonymous original manuscript 1938 my sponsors insisted i learn my aa from this manuscript. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Plus new ones i found on the net and shares of my own. Aug 24, 2014 on page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Jan, 2020 its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. The personal story doctor alcoholic addict which appeared in the 3rd edition of the big book and included the infamous page 449 was renamed and repositioned in the fourth edition of the big book, so page 449 is now page 417. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction. See more ideas about alcoholics anonymous, recovery and addiction recovery.
Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Disturbed in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical. 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. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. Neutrality in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a. We, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill.