Using a book published in 1939, aas core text describes how a man works the aa program in the first 164 pages of the big book. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. There has been a series of reprints and revisions, as well as. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g.
Loneliness, great physical and mental agony these were the common lot. You likely dont know what to expect or you have false images about aa meetings from the media, pop. Big book personal stories part iii alcoholics anonymous. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous were developed in the late 1930s by. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The big book not just rubs me the wrong way, but the night i had read from it, at a meeting, from the chapter of we agnostics, i got so worked up that i ran into tescos wanting to get a drink, but stopped myself in my tracks, negotiating myself down to having a donut, then an angry dump in the stores toilets late, felt calmer and instead of. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away. It is concerned only with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics who turn to a. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, first second. Comes with original dustjacket in very good, with a few tears.
Suggested topics for aa discussion meetings september, 2011. Southeastern pennsylvania intergroup association of. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Nicknamed the big book by the early aa members for its thick paper and wide margins, the books history began in 1934 when bill wilson, an alcoholic stockbroker who had found sobriety. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This petition is about saving the lives of both men and women alcoholics. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. Following the increasing popularity of aa after the publication of the first edition of the big book alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. With over 400 pages, the big book is filled with personal anecdotes of alcoholics and the 12 steps that pave the path to recovery. 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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
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With her big green eyes, thick curly hair and engaging smile, karla was never at. As a matter of fact, the word sponsor does not come up in the big book until page 220. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous aa was founded in 1935 by bill wilson known as bill w. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions. In that relationship, a sponsee might meet with a sponsor either before or after a meeting, in order to learn about expectations and responsibilities. Personal stories part 3 alcoholics anonymous edinburgh. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written words of the first 100 men and women of aa as they were put in the way of a spiritual awakening.
Started writing the book in the late 1930s, and the first edition was published in 1939 by bill w. The twelve steps are covered over a 15 week rotation. Aa coins aa big book covers alanon book covers na book covers na coins recovery gifts. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
At this early part of the 21st century, membership in aa continues to grow, and a fourth edition will undoubtedly continue that trend. Women are only mentioned as the wife of the alcoholic. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, fourteenth printing 1951 big book. Aa ignores science research that sexism is linked to high risk drinking in men and women. The big book was originally published in 1939 by bill w. We have invested a lot of resources to make recovery world easier and more convenient for you. This history begins with the groups early struggles and continues through its worldwide growth. The big book says we are all friends sharing our experience strength and hope and there are clear responsibilities outlined on page 97 for being a friend in aa. Even more than the word god, the word friend is mentioned in the big book basic text 74 times.
The book presents the 12 step program of recovery in a way that reflects and respects the diversity of culture, gender, religion and lack of religion. 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. Info about the authors of the big book stories the west baltimore. Alcoholics anonymous is not a medical or religious organization. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. They prove to almost anyones satisfaction that its never too late to try alcoholics anonymous. The impact of alcoholics anonymous on other substance.
Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. The unstated goal of the little book is to widen the gateway of aa so that all who suffer might pass through, regardless of belief or lack of belief. The book that started it all offers fresh insights into the history and foundation of the revolutionary alcoholics anonymous program. 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. Aa meetings in the tricounty area serving hillsborough county and east pasco county area. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following. Loneliness, great physical and mental agonythese were the common lot. First published in 2010 as a paperback, the ez big book of alcoholics anonymous was released as an ebook shortly afterward.
The aa big book they lost nearly all alcoholics anonymous. Subsequently, the history of alcoholics anonymous aa has been documented in books, movies, and aa literature. The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the guiding book for all 12 step programs. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly.
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He had to be shown, he thought he could drink like a. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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. How to get through your first alcoholics anonymous meeting. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Explaining the roles of sponsor and sponsee sunrise house. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Since facebook put a limit on how many members can our daily post reachwhich is just a fraction of the membersplease bookmark our page and visit on a daily basis. Within 3 years, the ebook sold over 15,000 copies worldwide without any marketing. Twelvestep fellowships focusing on recovery from drug dependence. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. Prevent damage to your big book with this vinyl book cover ft. An extraordinary reproduction of the original working manuscript of alcoholics anonymous, with essays and notes by a panel of celebrated aa historians. Alcoholics anonymous is the life changing program formed by two desperate alcoholics in 1935.
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