The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for. 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. 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.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it. 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 moment. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. Trendy quotes about strength feelings relationships truths ideas great quotes, quotes to live by. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Alcoholics anonymous large print abridged fourth edition alcoholics anonymous on. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. This is the step prayer that comes from the aa book titled alcoholics anonymous. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
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. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Bottom in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Life in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to mind. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to. In the third edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book since 1976, paul o. Also see, the original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous this is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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.
The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers. 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. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Getting and staying in touch with our higher power is a key element for our success in oa. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
This is a closed meeting of alcoholics anonymous, which means you need to have a desire to stop drinking if you wish to attend. We are advised to pray throughout the day as a means of finding and maintaining our abstinence. The purpose of this site is to help anyone in active addiction find their path to. 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. Until i could accept my alcoholism, i could not stay sober.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. This is the official website of the general service office g. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction.
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. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. Because this book has become the basic text for our. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. This famous personal story formerly page 449 in the big book moved to part ii they stopped in time, now appearing on page 417.
Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. 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 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by. Also goes with bb of aa pg 417 in fourth addition or pg 449 in 3rd edition.
Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. The text of alcoholics anonymous the anonymous press. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions, the latter explaining aas fundamental principles in depth.
Alcoholics anonymous publishes several books, reports, pamphlets, and other media, including a periodical known as the aa grapevine. Alcoholics anonymous large print abridged fourth edition. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. And i have begun to complement it with the following whenever i notice myself slipping into fear, i invariably find that i have become disconnected from my hp. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless.
Sponsor and sponsorship also do not appear in the main text of the book. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too. 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. We suggest you do this as we have done it in the chapter on alcoholism. I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Morning prayer and meditation 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. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
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