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. Posted on march 2, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. 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. Alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion. The higher my expectations of other people are, the.
Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. 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. 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. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Big book our big aa book 248 12 steps had a definite formula 248 he inspired god, as we understand him 249 philadelphia brand new group 249 rosa only 12 step call on woman, married her 250 san diego, ca now live in the west. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known.
According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Aug 24, 2014 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. 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. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. Jan, 2020 its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. The big book of alcoholics anonymous includes the story of a woman whose drinking landed her in jail twice and nearly ruined her third marriage. 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 is anonymous hence the aa name, what is said in the room stays in the rooms. Many of us have been so touchy that even casual reference to spiritual things made us bristle with antagonism. 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 of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous.
Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away.
Her final drunk, she recalls, lasted 60 days, around the clock. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online.
That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. 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. Early members of eda successfully used the aa big book and the aa. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. It was my intention, literally, to drink myself to death, she said.
Edas program of recovery is adapted from the first 164 pages of alcoholics. Acceptance aka page 449, page 417 or acceptence acceptance was an idea in a personal story introduced in the 3rd edition and stories are not included here. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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. In the preceding chapters you have learned something of alcoholism. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. 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. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. Chocolate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides.
If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking, you have little control over the amount you take, you are probably alcoholic. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. The news hawk jim s, akron helped akron members write stories for 1st ed. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature.
Acceptance is one of the biggest subjects discussed the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa is free you have nothing to lose just so much to gain. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. This is the official website of the general service office g. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page.
Twelve steps to live without resentment hazelden betty ford. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Joining aa saved her life, largely because it helped her overcome. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks.
If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the nonalcoholic. Print a copy of the first side print page 1 only, then reinsert it into the paper tray of your printer and print page 2.
Before the night was over, i had started a fight with a number of collegeaged drunken fellows and returned. 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. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous is not a religious organiza tion. 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. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Seventh tradition contributions southern delaware intergroup. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Jun 01, 2015 there were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc.
Twelve steps to live without resentment hazelden betty. Perhaps they created the impression that he is to be wrapped in cotton wool and placed on a pedestal. The forward to printings of the aa big book, preceding the third edition, provide the reader with a sense of the changes that have occurred, since the beginning of aa. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Attend a few meetings from different groups because they are all unique. The news hawk jim s, akron helped akron members write stories for 1st ed big book. 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. It happened to me, and this is what i did about it. Though some of us resisted, we found no great difficulty in casting. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. 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. 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. Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. Take the information that you like and leave the rest. The 448 page super heroes big big book paperback january 1, 1980 by d. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Comics author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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 role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction.
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