Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous is not a religious organization. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. Grow adheres to the 12 steps and 12 traditions found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous aa promises the rewards of recovery the aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women. St rose of lima church community center 34 center st. On our grudge list we set opposite each name our injuries. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. Alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25%. The grateful recovering online women grow group of alcoholics anonymous holds email meetings for alcoholic women and women who wish to learn how a.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, is now in its eighteenth year and is one of the largest sites of its type in the world a repository, archive, you might say, of alcoholics anonymous history and related information. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. The purpose of the big book as it says in the forward of the book, we, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Alcoholics anonymous believes that recovery is a lifelong process, so the big book is a continual companion in a recovering alcoholics life. 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. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. I collect aa big books, this one signed by bill wilson 1955 new york.
Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. The promises of aas big book hazelden betty ford foundation. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the. From pages 83 84 in the big book if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. Welcome to the thursday evening closed big book study of royal york. Sep 30, 2008 alcoholics anonymous big book original edition aa services on. Was it our selfesteem, our security, our ambitions, our personal, or sex relations, which had been interfered with. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness, we will not regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. At the end of the meetings 1 person will read appendix 2, spiritual experience found on page 567 of the big book. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Readers interested in reading any one of these chapters to learn more about the big book and aa can find an online pdf version of any of. The story of how many thousands of men and women have.
The family afterwards the big book online, page 4, pdf version. Shop the biggest collection of aa big book covers on the web. Reprinted from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with permission of a. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. Taken from a brief history of the harbor area central office of alcoholics anonymous 19482008. Alcoholics anonymous 252 aa slogans selfdefinition. The promises of alcoholics anonymous page 83 of the big book. From pages 8384 in the big book if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. Consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence.
They are being fulfilled among us sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. Recovering alcoholics regularly refer to the big book as they progress in recovery, and they use it to help new members as they begin their recovery process. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. Time distance meeting location address city district types. Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english.
How it works the big book online, pages 65, 68, 69, and 70, pdf version. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics. Each day my friends simple talk in our kitchen multiplies itself in a widening circle of peace on earth and good will to men. 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. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers. 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. If you wish to explore additional treatment options or connect with a specific rehab center. Discover why the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa are used by many in. Aa big book covers leather big book covers vinyl big book.
All the page references, unless otherwise stated, are from the big book. Page 83 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, describes the promises of the twelve steps. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Our experience is that every word of the big book as the book alcoholics anonymous is affectionately referred to is true. I became an unwelcome hangeron at brokerage places. From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr.
It would be easy to be vague about this sees it, pg. Alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition 16th printing alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. The promises of alcoholics anonymous extract from page 83 of alcoholics anonymous chapter 6 if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
Choice in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aa never opened the gates of heaven to let me in, aa did open the gates of hell to let me out 182. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. Rochester area alcoholics anonymous rochester area alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous speaker tapes subscribe to our channel for awesome xa speakers. Welcome to here you will experience much historical and related information on the subject of alcoholics anonymous and alcoholics anonymous history. The big book was originally published in 1939 by bill w. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Welcome to aa california, a statewide recovery resource devoted to supporting the men and women of california. Those 164 pages discuss the nature of alcoholism, explain a. The men who cry for money and shelter before conquering alcohol, are on the wrong track.
As of monday, 23 march 2020, all nonvirtual meetings of aa in the lakeshore intergroup are temporarily closed. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. We are often surprised how the right answers come after we have tried this for a while. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Bathtub gin, two bottles a day, and often three, got to be routine. Jul 17, 2019 consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence. Promises if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.
The ez big book of alcoholics anonymous home facebook. The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and woman who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Monday, march 26, 2012 aa morning meditation big book pages 86,87 and 88 explained.
This page is not affiliated with the fellowship of aa. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. Simplified language for all levels of readers, allinclusive spiritual terms, and genderneutral language compatible with a variety of lifestyles. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Lakeshore intergroup lakeshore intergroup of alcoholics. Into action the big book online, page 81, pdf version. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Together they founded the alcoholics anonymous aa fellowship.
Click here to download meeting list we are compiling a phone list so that people who call the hotline can get in touch with a sober member of aa. Alcoholics anonymous second edition 1959 3rd print error orig dj aa big book. This page is intended for people who like the book entitled alcoholics anonymous. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous. From pages 83 84 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. Ii spiritual experience the terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change suf. For more information on aacs commitment to ethical marketing and treatment practices, or to learn more about how to select a treatment provider, visit our about aac page. Building 3752 is known as the mtd medical transient detachment building.
A blog dedicated to discussion of the program of alcoholics anonymous as found in the twelve and twelve and first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous. The one thing that i would like to see different about this kindle edition is to have the pages numbered just as they are for the paper book. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Discover california alcoholics anonymous meetings per county or city, and take the next step to overcome alcohol addiction. Meetings can be found on page 83 84, of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
Alcoholics anonymous, page xx, with permission of a. Sometimes a small deal would net a few hundred dollars, and i would pay my bills at the bars. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Yet we do go to great extremes to provide each other with these very things, when such action is warranted. Aa california helps individuals struggling with alcoholism find the help they need on a local basis. Alcoholics anonymous p8384 reprinted from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with permission of a. I received a very nice book 2nd edition 16th printing not what i expected. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube.
Serving alcoholics and aa groups in the santa rosa and escambia counties in florida. We have a team of volunteers who have experienced the problems that losing control of your drinking can bring. The big book of alcoholics anonymous includes 12 promises of sobriety that we begin to believe and intuitively understand more clearly if. Central office has always had a list of volunteers to answer the phones for the alcoholic that still suffers who may be looking for a meeting or in need of literature.
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. Most of us feel we need look no further for utopia. It is directly across from the uso wounded warrior facility. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. This document is intended to help those who wish to do just that. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Sex aa online group open aa meetings online alcoholics. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists strong. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. 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 anonymous. If you are a person with disabilities who needs an interpreter, video relay, or other. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions, the latter explaining aas fundamental principles in depth. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. The promises chapter 6, page 83 84 of the book, alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.
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