The twelve step program big book guide big book sponsorship. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. This pdf file is an easyread large print ebook created in 2009 by major1212. The big book explains that we must make a list that includes all our resentments we have and have ever had, an account of sexual conduct and our fears. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. To enable you to find a power greater than yourself that will solve your problem. Most of the rest of the big book is devoted to the question of how to find this power. For references see pages 30, 24, and 44 of the big book alcoholics anonymous. These readings describe the nature of the alcoholic. Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. We have to decide whether or not we believe in a higher power a spirit of the universe a god of our understanding.
Surrender is essential in order to recover from alcoholism. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. When fi rst challenged to admit defeat, most of us revolted. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the. Bookmarks on page 1 are 2 x 6 made with quality chromolux paper with note lines on back. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 1 4 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. The twelve steps in quotes, steps 1 12, heavily illustrated. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol drugs, actingout behaviour, that our lives had become unmanageable. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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.
This is difficult to understand at first, do a dozen or so and youll get the hang of it. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. By charlotte safir, lcdc came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. Step one 23 holics anonymous, published when our membership was small, dealt with lowbottom cases only. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could drink like other people. On what pages are the steps laid out in the big chapter three is devoted entirely to step one, chapter four is devoted to step two, chapter five introduces us to the rest of the steps, with instructions for step three beginning on page sixty. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. We continue to take inventory as in step four and continue to make amends if we harm anyone as in steps eight and nine. We began our daily step10 inventory when we started our step four inventory, we vigorously commenced this way of living as we cleaned up the past. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc.
Alcoholics anonymous the big book, chapter 1 16 pages. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. On what pages are the steps laid out in the big book of aa. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered. The big book serves as the basis of alcoholics anonymous aa. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. These 164 pages are in the public domain alcoholics anonymous screen 6 of. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Just like step one, the big book on page 47 provides a question associated with taking step two. It displays the text of the first 164 pages of the book alcoholics anonymous. Stepwork downloads you will need the following 4 things to get started. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. The steps by the book handouts from 12 step workshop with dallas b. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety.
First is the fact that when we take the first drink, it sets off the phenomenon of craving. The message which can interest and hold these alcoholic addicted people must have depth and. There are two defining symptoms of alcoholism given in the book. All other sources the little red book, the 12 and 12, group sponsored literature were written as accompaniments or guides to be used to assist and deepen the path laid out by the original members of alcoholics anonymous in the big book. I admit that i am powerless over alcoholthat my life has. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Usually we go thru those chapters together and the sponsee goes. Big book, as it is commonly called, is the first text written about. Hear recovered addict and big book mucker, cameron f. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. 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 big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Jan 15, 20 odomtology 12step recovery media 179,376 views 1. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach.
Contents page 1 step by step guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Chapter 5 how it works is titled the twelve steps for some reason and it only goes up to the part where it says being convinced, we were at step 3. Step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book. 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. Steps by the big book step 1 steps by the big book.
Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. The chairperson announces the step, and pages in the big book that will be. Apr 06, 2018 the kindle version is not the big book. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. It is a tremendous satisfaction to record that in the following years this changed. Alcoholics anonymous big book first published in 1939 and subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, the alcoholics anonymous a.
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. What specific page andor paragraph is he step found. This question have often baffled me in my quest to better understand the steps. It contains the 12 steps that are at the core of the alcoholics anonymous program, as well as stories about alcoholics who have been through the recovery process. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles washington temperance society of baltimore the missionary spirit alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. What the big book really says by jay westbrook on december 29, 2014 in living in recovery, living with addiction alcoholics anonymous, and the myriad of other 12 step programs, can be invaluable to the recovering alcoholic or addict. Do not answer the questions in the rest of the book. Step 1 aa alcoholics anonymous big book big book basic training. Includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. How have i done the things ive resented in column 2 to the person ive listed in. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon. The best big book workshop workbook available anywhere today is right here in your hands. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession.
Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. The message which can interest and hold these alcoholic addicted people must have depth and weight. The steps are in the bb, however, i would suggest having a sponsor to work you through them. Book basic training is a 10 hour video series that carefully walks the viewer through the first 172 pages of the aa big book. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. Section 7 step four 4th step guide pages out of the big book awakening 12 step workbook book version august, 2006.
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