The first secretary of alcoholics anonymous every word in the big book came under her fingers we the people the gabriel heatter broadcast of april 25, 1939 the first national exposure for alcoholics anonymous 1939 cleveland plain dealer articles the first extensive publicity of. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The promises on this page are from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Peace in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. And i did it using the big book and you people here online, and going to every meeting possible even though they were in. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. One was to go on to the bitter end, blotting out the consciousness of our. Aa big book covers leather big book covers vinyl big.
We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. Thus it ranks high on the list of bestselling books ever. The 25 millionth copy of the big book was published in 2005, so currently over a 1 million copies of the book, alcoholics anonymous, are sold each year. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks too much. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism.
Show him you have confidence in his power to stop or moderate. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. There is a no apparent writing in the book and there are no missing pages, the cover has general soiling, the spine ends are rolled, the gilt lettering on the front cover is dull and about 95% present, the gilt lettering on the spine is rubbed and about 20% visible, the text pages are agetoned with foxedstained stained text block page edges and reinforced front hinge. For the fourteen years i was in and out of recovery i barely cracked the literature. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Mental, spiritual and physical disease readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics. Nov, 2003 there is a solution from page 25 in the big book if you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there is no middle of theroad solution. My favorite part of the big book has always been the part.
This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. We were in a position where life was becoming impossible, and if we had passed into the region from which there is no return through human aid, we had but two alternatives. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa big. President richard nixon received the millionth copy of the book, while the 25millionth copy of the big book was presented to jill brown, of san quentin state prison, at the international convention of alcoholics anonymous in toronto, ontario, canada, to commemorate the fact that, in 1941 the first prison meeting of alcoholics anonymous took. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books.
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 a sentiment. Oct 23, 2014 go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question originally posted by liveinpeace i know that god is the key to my recovery. Belief in the power of god, plus enough willingness, honesty and humility. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly.
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. Steps by the big book step 11 steps by the big book. Go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. Bookmarks on page 1 are 2 x 6 made with quality chromolux paper with note. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. The forward to printings of the aa big book, preceding the third edition, provide the reader with a sense of the changes that have occurred, since the beginning of aa.
So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Silkworth the baltimore origins aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. At a certain point in the drinking of every alcoholic, he passes into a state where the most powerful desire to stop drinking is of absolutely no avail. Box 459, grand central station new york, ny 10163 website. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along. For them, we hope these pages prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Hurt in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Grapevine, and grapevine are registered trademarks or service marks of a. But for the grace of god, there would have been thousands more convincing demonstrations. Six months earlier, the broker had been relieved of his drink obsession by a sudden spiritual xv. They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide.
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. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. This is the official website of the general service office g. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership.
Browse the directory of online meetings alcoholics anonymous. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. 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. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Time distance meeting location address region district types. Notable quotes from the book alcoholics anonymous, known as the big book in aa. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Literature alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition rehabilitation of alcoholics dr.
Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Pp 2526 there is a solution spiritual awakening the eaa group. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice.
Almost none of us liked the selfsearching, the leveling of our pride, the confession of shortcomings which the process requires for its successful. Almost none of us liked the selfsearching, the leveling of our pride. This tragic situation has already arrived in practically every case long before it is suspected. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. There is a solution from page 25 in the big book if you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there is no middleoftheroad solution. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.
Also, for online contributions, click the contribute menu item. 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. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa.
Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. 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. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. 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.