Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. 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. For over 75 years the aa big book has served as a lifeline to millions of people all over the world. It is common in aa lore to hear claims that the big book is the secondmost printed book of alltime, second only to the bible. 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 as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback a.
The big book is the basic text of the original 12step recovery. The large print fourth edition of alcoholics anonymouse, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aas message of hope and recovery to millions. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step programs that have been established. Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. A complete big book study recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. New stories have been added to the personal histories. All the indexes we publish are for the 1st 164 pages the main text.
Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback. How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery.
Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Acceptance is the answer aa speakers 12step alcoholism recovery duration. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The 4th step inventory pages are the best i have seen. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. The text and page numbers are the same in both the 3rd edition and 4th edition of the big book. Indeed, the big book makes clear to the reader that its main objective is to help you find a higher power which will solve your problem. This aa big book study edition includes two place keeping ribbons. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. In step 2 you will discover a great translation for the word sanity that you will be able to relate to.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. 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. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. 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.
For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. International convention detroit, michigan july 25, 2020. More than 30 million copies of the first four editions of the big book have been distributed. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. This book is dedicated to step two in the twelve steps of recovery in alcoholics anonymous. 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 strong sentiment against any radical. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book study edition aa big book, aa coins, aa. 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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition kindle edition by inc, a. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition softcover item. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition softcover. Here are the 12 steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery the 12 steps are found on pages 5960, alcoholics anonymous, the big book the 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path the 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the. By the time the second edition appeared in 1955, membership had reached over 150,000, and the big book, a.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. 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. Much more enjoyable than any new 4th edition audio i have heard. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition should be in italics hope this helps. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition kindle edition by inc. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover. 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. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers.
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. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Alcoholics anonymous 4th edition, large print softcover.
Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Suggested big book passages for taking a sponsee through the twelve steps fourth edition standard size big book introduction who are we. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Get this large print edition from my 12 step store today.
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