The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Avoid in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audible. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. 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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube.
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. 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. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Hey everyone before you buy this particular book you must know the page numbers are not the same as the og book i had to rebuy the big book with the appropriate page numbers to correctly follow along my sponsor made me, but saw her point. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. For anyone who might find them useful, here are complete audio readings of two of the keystone references of anonymous programs of recovery worldwide the big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve steps and twelve traditions please see links for direct contact to specific programs.
Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. These recordings were made at the west broward club in davie, fl during late 20012002. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it.
Six years ago one of our number was a patient there. 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. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. These are posted as an aid to the blind, those who have difficulty reading or who are remote from meetings either in prison or in hard to reach places. Suppose we tell you some of the obstacles a family will meet. The recovery zone is proud to present this free of charge to our visitors. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. South floridas own big book george takes you through the 12 steps of alcohoics anonymous.
This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The family afterward 123 there will be alluring shortcuts and bypaths down which they may wander and lose their way. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. As the nations leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network throughout health care. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The higher my expectations of other people are, the. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Sep 30, 2008 alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Aside from fellowship and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and place where new people might bring their problems. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been.
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. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Audio big book ideal for those who find difficulty reading, an audio version of the big book in mp3 format. It still stands as today as the primary text for aa and is the foundation for most other 12 step programs. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Many of us have felt, for the first time, the presence and power of god within its walls.
His is the fourth edition of the book 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 accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to. As the nations leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network. The hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous big book pg 87. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. 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. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. The family of an alcoholic longs for the return of happiness and security. 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 was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. Mar 26, 2012 given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous big book pg 87. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This is the official website of the general service office g. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164.
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