Big book index first 164 pages 3 subject pages paragraphs proper use of will power 85 1 prospects decision 95 3 quit playing god 62 through 63 3 then 1 repairing the damage 99 1 resentment 64 3 restless, irritable, and discontented xxvi 4. With a stunning leap of areligious imagination, dale k. Whats new more dive into action logo, pullover hoodie, size. A secular sobriety brings truth to aas claim to be spiritual. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery. I choose to have a relationship with it which is premised on the bb knows better than i do about recovery from alcoholism. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book ive been around aa for 18,years yet sober 4 but months and have heard of many suggestions however reading the first 164 pages of the big book has caused me to be curious, by no means am i disagreeing with this afterall the big book is the. Disclaimer this site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous attributes sobriety to the work of an interventionist god.
Inerrant means without error, and it is a concept religious scholars have tried to apply to the christian bible, without success. The big book gives us one suggestion to encourage the newcomer to learn the aa way of life, on page 94 it says, if he shows interest, lend him your copy of this book. Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. In fact when i think back, many of the successful oldtimers, with rattling coins in their pockets and cadillacs in the parking lots gave us that impression. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. These 164 pages are in the public domain alcoholics anonymous screen 6 of 703. All the indexes we publish are for the 1st 164 pages the main text.
Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. The aa book is a basic text and suggested howto guide. Alcoholics anonymous the big book audios 4th edition on cd. Bill wrote on the very last page of the first 164 pages. 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. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite each page of text for note taking. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The big book app contains the first 164 pages and doctor bobs story. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr. First things first big book first 164 pages back to meetings. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000.
In 1975 when i first encountered aa, most poeple tried to tell me, aa was more of a take what you like and leave the rest kinda thing. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Conference approved a fourth edition of the big book, with a revised and updated section of personal stories as always, the first 164 pages remain unchanged. The best way to get in touch with alcoholics anonymous is through your local telephone book by simply looking up alcoholics anonymous in the white pages. I choose to treat the bb as the gold standard of recovery literature. How many musts are there in the first 164 pages of the. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The anonymous press mini edition of alcoholics anonymous. This is a great option for those who like to carry their big book around with them. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference.
A draft fourth edition of the big book, alcoholics anonymous be developed and a progress report be brought to the 1998 conference literature committee, keeping in mind the 1995 advisory action that. Since the big books publication in 1939 there has been several approaches developed to help the newcomer understand the aa way of life. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book. You can use any of our indexes with either edition. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction.
Alcoholics anonymous and the big book are registered trademarks of a. Please see appendix vi at the end of this document. God in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The first 164 pages aa intergroup for district 5 florida. The book itself on page 164 says our book is meant to be suggestive only. Alcoholism12 step support the first 164 pages is it scripture. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. 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.
The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. Each 1st reference given in red is from the first edition. The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. The text and page numbers are the same in both the 3rd edition and 4th edition of the big book. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. These days i am participating in a big book study group which i find immensely rewarding. The appendices have been included, giving this document a nearly identical format to the pocket edition to the big book.
This is the key text that the alcoholics anonymous program is founded on, the first 164 pages of the big book. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. Type the first few characters of your wordofinterest into the search box in the. One guy speaks of the first 164 pages as important, and to work the steps as soon as possible. Ive been to many meetings where it is said that we only read the 1st 164 pages. Before there was a big book, twelve steps, twelve traditions, the aa grapevine or general service before there. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages aa. The first 164 pages of the aa big book study edition comes with lined pages opposite of the text for note taking. Includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Page 4 the major changes to the big book editions have been in the selection of personal stories so that they represent a good crosssection of the aa membership.
This is the abridged version with the first 164 pages only does not include the personal stories. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. The app also contains a sobriety calendar where you can enter your sobriety date and see how many yearsmonthsdays you currently have. Big book changes these are the changes that have been made in the program portion of the big book the first 164 pages and the roman numeral pages since it was first published on april 10, 1939. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. It includes a secular and nonsexist version of the first 164 pages of the big book bringing a 78 year. Reference guide to the aa big book and the twelve steps and twelve traditions.
The numbering of the 2nd reference is from the 2nd through the 4th editions. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. The next woman says wait to work the steps, easy does it. The first few times i read it like a novel and didnt learn much. Aa big book study edition alcoholics anonymous big book. We are not allowed to publish the personal adventures from the big book however we have members even now who are writing their stories, experience, strengths, and hopes for you to enjoy. Ive heard from many newcomers and in several chat rooms where people say their sponsors told them to only read the 1st 164 pages. Why dale k rewrote the first 164 pages of the big book.
Another lightweight paperback version of the first 164 pages of the big book recently appeared on amazon titled the ez big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Bobs story paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. Written as a memoir and study guide, the story follows phil d who has over 10 years of sobriety as he sponsors glenn l who has just 3 months of sobriety. We think this account of our experiences will help everyone to better understand the alcoholic. This aa big book study edition includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. You can find a newsletter posted monthly with lots of content related to recovery. Now available on cd, alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. It is our hope that these pages can be a source of inspiration to you. The big books first 164 and a personal example of the 12. How ridiculous would it be if people tried to do the same with the big book. 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 followed up with a personal example of the 12 steps in action. Its so handy to have the big book on my phone for free i can at anytime look up a section or chapter of the 164 pages of text. For any 12 steppers out there this anonymous press edition is the most handy and useful edition of the big book ive ever come cross. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The big books 1st 164 pages is the combined experience of 100 men who had recovered from alcoholism. As far as only reading the 1st 164 pages, i am not sure where that practice came from either. For those who travel a lot, it also offers recent contact information for aa intergroup offices around the world. How many times is god metioned in the first 164 pages of. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the.
I appreciate have the other stories that i dont find in my big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book first 164 pages the most important part of the book, they were downloaded in correct order for accuracy and conveniency. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. 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 foreword of the first edition explains exactly what the first 164 pages are for, they are the program of aa. Chicago alcoholics anonymous big book 1st 164 pages. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Some people have recovered from alcoholism, though, and the big book offers a suggested outline that seems to help a few. Why is it suggested to read first 164 pages in big book. How many times is god metioned in the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The appendix is here and the stories from the 1st and 2nd addition as well. Bill, bob and the others wrote the book in the hope that we would read it. We focus on the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous strip mall behind mugs and jugs.
The big book is an outline for recovery, never claiming to be a cure or a certain solution for everyone and anything. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. This is not an official twelvestep fellowship website. It is provided as a public service by the intergroup service committee of the 5th district of a. It is certainly no way some sort of bible or sacred text. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only.
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