164 pages of the big book

Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. First 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Now and then a serious drinker, being dry at the moment says, i dont miss it at all. The big books first 164 and a personal example of the 12. Why is it suggested to read first 164 pages in big book. The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from alcoholism, from which aa drew its name. Inerrant means without error, and it is a concept religious scholars have tried to apply to the christian bible, without success. The best way to get in touch with alcoholics anonymous is through your local telephone book by simply. Before there was a big book, twelve steps, twelve traditions, the aa grapevine or general service before there.

Big book, page 164 while the program is considered a suggested method for dealing with the disease of alcoholism, there are places within the big book where the authors used the word must. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. The big book first 164 pages showing 15 of 5 messages. Many of these changes were to style and punctuation in an effort to keep the book stylistically current. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Big book index first 164 pages 3 subject page s 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. New stories have been added to the personal histories.

The appendix is here and the stories from the 1st and 2nd addition as well. 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. This is a great option for those who like to carry their big book around with them. We all know that the first 164 pages of the big book are the meat and potatoes this book s first 164 is only 90 pages. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide.

Then comes a bakers dozen personal stories, and the apparent miraculous relief that certain problem drinkers have experienced, armed only with the hope that there just might be another way to live without having to fight constantly with alcohol or the phenomenon. And i think it is worth repeating here to wrap up the text of the book. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. But to study and to find those epic quotes that old timers and members speak in dont do it. 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. 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. Amid covid19, we are still open and offering online addiction treatment options. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. The word sponsor is not even mentioned in the first 164 pages of the basic text of 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. The first 164 pages of the big book is also known as the basic text of the big book. I appreciate have the other stories that i dont find in my big book.

You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Even more than the word god, the word friend is mentioned in the big book basic text 74 times. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. The appendices have been included, giving this document a nearly identical format to the pocket edition to the big book.

We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. Reference guide to the aa big book and the twelve steps and twelve traditions. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. 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. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. Bill wrote on the very last page of the first 164 pages. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. Aa big book of alcoholics anonymous on the app store. Now available on cd, alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. It is followed up with a personal example of the 12 steps in action. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. This aa big book study edition 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.

The second half of the last page in chapter 11, page 164, is even read aloud at many meetings in the u. The following is a list of the 40 musts from the big book. Harry later sued aa for money he loaned to print the big book. Aa big book study edition aa big book, aa coins, aa.

Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. We focus on the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous strip mall behind mugs and jugs. To share their method, wilson and other members wrote the initiallytitled book, alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages aa. Alcoholics anonymous will be glad to hear from you. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous on cd. Just put in the word or phrase and you can even check to have just the 164 pages. Aa big book pocket edition small big book my 12 step store.

Aa big book myths tidbits and trivia 800 recovery hub blog. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Jerry needed to know so he started upon a project to identify the changes that were made to various printings and editions of the big book. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. Main 164 pages page numbers for main 164 pages fully searchable big book font size adjusting easy to access table of contents the following meeting readings and aa literature has also been included for your ease. 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. First things first big book first 164 pages back to meetings. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually unchanged since the 1939 edition, it suggests a twelvestep program. If you put in several words and do not find what you are looking for, then, of course, try less words. 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. Page 164 and have discovered the joy of helping others to face life again, there will be no stopping until everyone in that town has had his opportunity to recover if he can and will.

Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. Abolish sponsorship from alcoholics anonymous gopetition. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages that could help you with alcohol addiction. The 164 and mor e 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. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. Just go to the bottom of this paragraph and you will find a link, just click on it to go to one search box on a different page. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies.

As the only legitimate source of the big book online, aa has graciously allowed attributed access. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. 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. It is our hope that these pages can be a source of inspiration to you. 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. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous attributes sobriety to the work of an interventionist god. He found a total of 401 changes to the first 164 pages. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous a. Bobs nightmare cofounders story pages 165175 the following links download chapters of the big book from, the official website of alcoholics anonymous. Page 39 2nd paragraph fred the accountant fred is actually harry b. 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. Includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube.

This aa big book pocket edition is small enough to fit in your pocket, this is the softcover version of the regular big book, minus the stories that follow the first 164 pages. Hopelessness was written large on the mans face as. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of 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.