To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Apr 03, 2017 openmindedness is not limited or it would not be openmindedness. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. I was in a terrible state but heard the promises and yes wanted to be like all the ones who had been. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. Pages 563 through 568 with the publication of the big book in april, 1939, followed by jack alexanders article in the saturday evening post in march, 1941, which gave alcoholics anonymous a most enthusiastic endorsement, a. Welcome to here you will experience much historical and related information on the subject of alcoholics anonymous and alcoholics anonymous history. Be fore we begin, we ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from selfpity, dishonest or selfseeking motives.
The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and. We were having trouble with personal relationships. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Page 45, alcoholics anonymous, 1st edition please note the singular form of the word. New stories have been added to the personal histories. I have also been reading the big book and this is one thing that realy struck a cord with me. The ninth step promises can be found through pages 8384 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
These promises are only a few that appear in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 83 84 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We must remember that ten or twenty years of drunkenness would make a skeptic out of anyone. Here is another example of a common misconception spread by wordofmouth. Perhaps it is time to create a new, wiser big book.
This is the official website of the general service office g. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before. The big book and the steps of aa have solved my problem with. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. 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. 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. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. Step 4 the seven selves alcoholics anonymous aa big book duration. When i first heard the promises i wanted what you all had. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, is now in its eighteenth year and is one of the largest sites of its type in the world a repository, archive, you might say.
Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and what made and makes alcoholics anonymous tick. I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface. Alcoholism12 step support page 82 in the big book step 9 i have been going to meetings now for about a month. The bedevilments page 52 opposite the promises page 83 the promises of alcohol vs. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. When you complete each of the 12 steps in the program of recovery, you will see these promises come true. 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 this moment. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. 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. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on.
Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. 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. 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. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. In a speech that bill gave in fort worth about the writing of the book, he says, i suppose the book yarn really started in the living room of doc and annie smith. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. 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. 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. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the. Certainly he must keep sober, for there will be no home if he doesnt. I have tried to identify all that i could find to identify for myself and other readers of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, here.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. If our manner is calm, frank, and open, we will be gratified with the result. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Yes, there is a long period of reconstruction ahead. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism.
A remorseful mumbling that we are sorry wont fill the bill at all. 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 wilson and dr. The promises of alcoholics anonymous page 83 of the big book. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. Its main object is to enable you to find a power greater than yourself which will solve your problem. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics.
That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. Read read pages 76 84 in chapter 6, into action on step 9. The explicit musts of the big book page 4 29 page 82. Page iii, foreword to the first edition of big book, alcoholics anonymous.
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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written words of the first 100 men and women of aa as they were put in the way of a spiritual awakening. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Openmindedness is not limited or it would not be openmindedness. There are, however, additional promises in the big book.
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. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. 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. This page is not affiliated with the fellowship of aa. The 9th step promises of alcoholics anonymous wayside house. 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.
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 shall be with you in the fellowship of the spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the road of happy destiny. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. 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.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, is now in its eighteenth year and is one of the largest sites of its type in the world a repository, archive, you might say, of alcoholics anonymous history and related information. Alcoholics anonymous is not a religious organization. However, each step has promises associated with it. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. 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. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Fourth step guide pages in adobe acrobat pdf format. Under these conditions we can employ our mental faculties. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with someone, it may be one.
Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. 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. 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. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Most of the information comes from aaws published or. 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.
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