We admitted we were powerless over alcoholand that our lives had become unmanageable. Dishonesty can be a sign that the addict is returning to ineffective coping strategies. We have seen the truth demonstrated again and again. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Listen to alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audiobook by alcoholics anonymous. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. Alcoholics anonymous if you are concerned with a drinking problem, wish to learn more about alcoholics anonymous or want to find a.
Big book alcoholics anonymous appendix ii spiritual experience pages 567 568. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. It will, however, find all the forms of the word alcohol in their context. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Alcoholics anonymous big book by alcoholics anonymous. An audio version of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to join us. Willingness, honesty and open mindedness are the essentials of recovery. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The first thing that comes to mind is the acronym of how. Commencing to drink after a period of sobriety, we are in a.
Big book of alcoholics anonymous complete audio recordings. The first step to correcting this situation is to get honest and admit that there is a real problem. This book describes how the founders, bill smith and dr. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous. What are the results when i try to make things happen the way i want them to happen manage, manipulate, etc. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio austin recovery alumni. Much can be said about willingness, honesty and open mindedness.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Because sometimes its easier to listen and understand. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. Alcoholics anonymous lead speaker recordings toledo aa.
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. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Bob, recovered from alcoholism through spiritual principles.
Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. 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. For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. Audio big book ideal for those who find difficulty reading, an audio version of the big book in mp3 format. Aa big book of alcoholics anonymous on the app store. Blessings to all pastor bob the book is wonderful, but the lack of the real page numbers render it useless for sponsor or meeting work. They are naturally incapable of grasping and developing a manner of living which demands rigorous honesty. 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. 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. This is not to say that all alcoholics are honest and upright when not drinking. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audible audiobook unabridged bn publishing author, jason mccoy narrator, big happy family, llc. For anyone who might find them useful, here are complete audio readings of two of the keystone references of anonymous programs of recovery worldwide the big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve steps and twelve traditions please see links for direct contact to specific programs. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve. Consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence. Big book alcoholics anonymous was authored by over 100 recovering alcoholics in 1935. This is the original big book of alcoholics anonymous 1st edition. These are posted as an aid to the blind, those who have difficulty reading or who are remote from meetings either in prison or in hard to reach places.
It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. Do i believe or i am i willing to believe a power greater than myself can guide. In the years since, numerous words have been substituted for alcohol by individuals and other groups adapting it to other purposes. The twelve steps are covered over a 15 week rotation. There are those, too, who suffer from grave emotional and mental disorders, but many of them do recover if they have the capacity to be honest. As they say in aa, youre only as sick as your secrets.
Aa lead speakers share their experience, strength and hope. The original 1st step, as published in 1939 in the book alcoholics anonymous, reads. Main 164 pages page numbers for main 164 pages fully searchable big book font size adjusting easy to access table of. Bob has helped millions of men and women give up alcoholism and drug addiction. While our literature has preserved the integrity of the a. Because of this, the search will not answer how many times is alcohol used in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube.
There is a phrase in the big book of alcoholics anonymous chapter 5 which refers to alcohol as cunning, baffling, and powerful. Surrendered and went to aa in 2007 and have been happily sober without relapse or desire to drink. Honesty in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book of alcoholics anonymous addeddate 201027 14. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. There is a principle which is a bar against all informa tion, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance that principle is contempt prior to investigation.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous including 12 steps, guides. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Aa resources laurel recovery 368 main street laurel maryland. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Big book of alcoholics anonymous appendix ii spiritual experience page 567.
Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Listen at this website, or subscribe or download the podcast free at apple podcasts or any of the podcast providers listed at the bottom of this page. This book became the basic text for the 12 step recovery program and there are more than 30 million copies in circulation. When drinking, or getting over a bout, an alcoholic, sometimes the model of honesty when normal, will do incredible things.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes to help you stop drinking, live sober, and recover from alcoholism. Big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5 how it works pages 58 71. The big book of alcoholics anonymous audio book sobriety app this app includes the 2nd edition of the aa big book.
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