For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. The recovery zone is proud to present this free of charge to our visitors. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man.
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 big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous.
Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. South floridas own big book george takes you through the 12 steps of alcohoics anonymous. 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. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164.
Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The family of an alcoholic longs for the return of happiness and security.
The little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audible. 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. 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. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery.
Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. Sep 30, 2008 alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. The family afterward 123 there will be alluring shortcuts and bypaths down which they may wander and lose their way. 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. The following is the complete audio and text of the original book alcoholics anonymous written in 1939.
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. Whatever our protestations, are not most of us concerned with ourselves, our resentments, or our selfpity. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. Aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Audio big book ideal for those who find difficulty reading, an audio version of the big book in mp3 format.
This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. Avoid in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The higher my expectations of other people are, the. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. 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. It still stands as today as the primary text for aa and is the foundation for most other 12 step programs.
Aside from fellowship and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and place where new people might bring their problems. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Many of us have felt, for the first time, the presence and power of god within its walls. 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.
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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. 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. Six years ago one of our number was a patient there. 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.
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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book.
These recordings were made at the west broward club in davie, fl during late 20012002. This is the official website of the general service office g. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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. 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. 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. Suppose we tell you some of the obstacles a family will meet. Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
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