The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. Its main object is to enable you to find a power greater than yourself which will solve your problem. I have tried to identify all that i could find to identify for myself and other readers of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, here. From pages 8384 of the 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 alcoholics. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. 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. Aa double covers also available customized with name and date. If our manner is calm, frank, and open, we will be gratified with the result.
The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. 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. Recovery book covers galore and more at recovery world. 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. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could. The promises are from pages 83 84 of the big book and cover the promises of what will happen when we diligently work the steps of the 12 step program.
Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives. The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. Step 9 requires patience, thoughtful self examination, and restraint. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. The 9th step promises of alcoholics anonymous wayside house. We may read pages 7684 in chapter 6, into action on step 9. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
How ridiculous would it be if people tried to do the same with the big book. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. As you type, words are displayed which match your keystrokes. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep.
Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with someone, it may be one. 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. Fourth step guide pages in adobe acrobat pdf format. Most of the information comes from aaws published or. 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. The promises are from pages 8384 of the big book and cover the promises of what will happen when we diligently work the steps of the 12 step program. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. My creator, i am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. The explicit musts of the big book page 4 29 page 82.
Jun 03, 2015 this was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. These are aspects of the alcoholics life and personality that are usually in effect before the alcoholic comes into aa and will continue unless the alcoholic actively works the steps each day. I was in a terrible state but heard the promises and yes wanted to be like all the ones who had been. Type the first few characters of your wordofinterest into the search box in the upper right corner. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. When i first heard the promises i wanted what you all had. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book.
Certainly he must keep sober, for there will be no home if he doesnt. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. We ought to sit down with the family and frankly analyze the past as we now see it, being very careful not to criticize them. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 83 84 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. A recent addition to the aa library, reflections provides daily material for meditation and prayer. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. These are the focus of a chairperson led discussion. 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.
The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. This is the official website of the general service office g. This page is intended for people who like the book entitled alcoholics anonymous. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics. We must remember that ten or twenty years of drunkenness would make a skeptic out of anyone. 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. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Meetings can be found on page 83 84, of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in 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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Pages 1 164 unofficial large print ebook alcoholics anonymous screen 1 of 703. The aa promises are found on pages 83 84 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the. This page is not affiliated with the fellowship of aa. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. We can only do the part we are responsible for when we make amends. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. Meetings of this type focus on this daily practice. Yes, there is a long period of reconstruction ahead. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery.
We were having trouble with personal relationships. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. The big book and the steps of aa have solved my problem with. Bill wrote on the very last page of the first 164 pages. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. Page 45, alcoholics anonymous, 1st edition please note the singular form of the word. Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. 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. Aa speakers joe and charlie more about alcoholism the big book comes alive duration. 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. Includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Pity in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Inerrant means without error, and it is a concept religious scholars have tried to apply to the christian bible, without success. The bedevilments page 52 opposite the promises page 83 the promises of alcohol vs. The ninth step promises can be found through pages 8384 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. The promises of alcoholics anonymous are on pages 82 and 83 of the big book.
I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Promises if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Choose leather or vinyl for hardcover, paperback and mini alcoholics anonymous big book in up to different 11 colors. The promises 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.
Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. Here is another example of a common misconception spread by wordofmouth. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. 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. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. The promises chapter 6, page 8384 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. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per son or persons with whom to take this intimate and con. A remorseful mumbling that we are sorry wont fill the bill at all. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. Group members may share their experiences with this step by the big book.
Shop all available double aa book covers for aa big book and 12 steps and 12 traditions together. The promises of alcoholics anonymous page 83 of the big book. The problem is some are written in the big book alcoholics anonymous or in the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and others are only inspired by or derived from what is in these books. Those of us belonging to a religious denomination which requires confession must, and of. 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. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive duration. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. 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.
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