Starting with the second paragraph on page 568, we find. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Appendix i aa big book appendix i aa big book the a. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. We read small sections of the book alcoholics anonymous big book and have a lead share on the reading. Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say.
Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Big book spiritual experience pg 567 recovery farmhouse. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Zoom meetings laurel recovery 368 main street laurel. Herbert spencer bb appendix ii, spiritual experience, p.
Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. The usual outcome was that people continued to wrong us and we stayed sore. Tradition aa 12 traditions 12 traditions short form 12 traditions long form big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Spiritual experience happens suddenly as described in bills story while spiritual awakening happens more slower and gradual over months and years as you apply the 12 steps in your life. But be careful not to be resentful about the last time he did so. Print a copy of the first side print page 1 only, then reinsert it into the paper tray of your printer and print page 2. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for. The big book page 45 there is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance that principle is contempt prior to investigation. Spiritual experience on pages 567568 are some of the most important two pages in the big book that are often overlooked. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Read and highlight page 52 of the big book, 2nd full paragraph beginning with we had to ask ourselves ending with of course it was. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. This is the behavioral description of unmanageability what it looks like. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. 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. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. That shift is willingness, honesty, and open mindedness. Ask him what you should do if he places you in such a position again.
Honesty in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. 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 anonymous. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. Herbert in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. This is the spiritual experience appendix in the back of the book. Mar 20, 2009 page 568, paragraph 3, line 2 willingness, honesty, and open mindedness. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Why, then, in the spiritual experience appendix does the big book talk of religious experience.
As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book. We have a written inventory and we are prepared for a long talk. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. As being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. E, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. We put them on paper, even though we had no resentment in connection with them. 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. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc.
Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. The big book page 568 opinion is ultimately determined by the feelings, and not by the intellect. You and your husband will find that you can dispose of serious problems easier than you can the trivial ones. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in gods world by mistake. With the publication of the big book in april, 1939, followed by jack alexanders article in the saturday evening post in march, 1941, which gave alcoholics anonymous a most enthusiastic endorsement, a. 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. To those now in its fold, alcoholics anonymous has made the difference between misery and sobriety, and often the difference between life and death. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more.
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. How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. We abide by the 12 traditions and ask attendees to not take screenshots or recording of any kind. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Please turn to page 570 in the third edition big book, or to page 568 in the fourth edition. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. Herbert spencer, bb, page 568, apendix ii, spiritual experience.
This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. How do you know if you are having a spiritual experience.
Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and. 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. Contempt in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. Sometimes it was remorse and then we were sore at ourselves. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. 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.
These are aspects of the alcoholics life and personality that are usually in effect before the alcoholic comes into aa and will continue unless the alcoholic actively works the steps each day. Big book spiritual experience pg 567 spiritual experience the terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. 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 this. These are the keys to open up the door to a new found freedom. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. To conclude that others were wrong was as far as most of us ever got. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous.
To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Read and highlight from pages 60 to 62 in the big book, from the last full paragraph on page. Appendix ii spiritual awakening god consciounsness educational variety spiritual experience aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Ii spiritual experience the terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change suf. 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 nd acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone. Following are excerpts from the comments of doctors present at the annual meeting of the medical society of the state of new york where a paper on a. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. We then open the meeting to group discussion on the weekly topic. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Big book quote there is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance, that principle is contempt prior to investigation. Though we did not like their symptoms and the way these disturbed us, they, like ourselves, were sick too.
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. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. We asked god to help us show them the same tolerance, pity, and patience that we would cheerfully grant a sick friend. Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. We do not sign court slips or offer proof of attendance. Alcoholics anonymous, appendice ii, spiritual experience, pg. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. 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. Appendix ii spiritual awakening god consciounsness educational variety spiritual experience aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of. Twelve step workshop herbk 2017 updated 12122016 a twelve month workshop using the book alcoholics anonymous to those interested in participating in the weekly meetings for twelve months. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark.