Sep 30, 2008 the big book is a quick history of how people can help people help them selfs with fellowship and understanding support to overcome many addictions. The big book of alcoholics anonymous includes 12 promises of sobriety that we begin to believe and intuitively understand more clearly if. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. History native american indian alcoholics anonymous. The power of the promises in the big book of alcoholics.
Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Alcoholics anonymous, book by anonymous anonymous paperback. When a person begins their 12step journey in alcoholics anonymous, it is with the hope that their life will change for the better as a direct result. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I got sober in the halls of aa and always read aa literature, but this book is very well written and much more modern and relatable for addicts. I know many find it hard to relate to the big book, well read this and then youll have no excuses. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends.
From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is the equivalent of the big book to alcoholics. More native groups are registered with the general services office in new york. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will. 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. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Promise in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. All we must do is follow the steps and take suggestions when needed. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. Alcoholics anonymous and the big book are registered trademarks of a.
The ninth step promises can be found through pages 8384 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. With a bit of effort, recovery can easily become the best chapter of our lives. Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. I was in a terrible state but heard the promises and yes wanted to be like all the ones who had been around a while and understood how to find these promises and how to ket them too.
We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health. In addition to a full and flowing ebook version of the big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio austin recovery alumni. Promises if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.
The book will probably never go out of print as it has set the standard for fighting addictions. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. The 10th step promises alcoholics anonymous district 12. Aa promises alcoholics anonymous lionrock recovery. The whole point of recovery, is to not only regain the self that was lost to addiction, but to redefine yourself and the kind of life you are leading. Everyone has hurts, problems, and a few things to do better with.
It made my heart beat faster and gave me chills up my spine. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no. The promises on this page are from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Alcoholics anonymous, commonly called the big book, is an attempt to collect and codify all knowledge gained by the new fellowships. 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. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. The original alcoholics anonymous big book manuscript promises. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Learn about the alcoholics anonymous promises and what they mean for people working the steps of addiction recovery. Alcoholism12 step support how many promises are there. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. The promises of alcoholics anonymous page 83 of the big book. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name.
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. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. The core key text of alcoholics anonymous, which to this very day has not changed since it was first published in 1939. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976. For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and woman who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Because sometimes its easier to listen and understand. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, fifteenth printing 1954 big book. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. When i heard the promises being read at one of my first aa meetings it gave me goose bumps.
Alcoholics anonymous big book represents a fine example of demand driven scarcity. Reprinted from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with permission of a. 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. Strong 100% gold gild, has black marks on insides of front and back boards, no other writing or marks to pages. 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 aas big book hazelden betty ford foundation. It spoke to me so deeply that it was essentially what sold me on sobriety and the fellowship of aa. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. The big book promises all of them, so far friends of bill w. This is the original text with the addition of personal testimonial stories from both the 1st and 2nd editions. It contains stories told by members of the fellowship of their hopes and experiences and serves as one of the principal texts of na. Mar 20, 2011 the aa promises are found in the chapter titled into action of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. 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. Jul 17, 2019 the book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. At some point in our sobriety, we begin to believe in the promises of sobriety laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers.
Alcoholism12 step support 12 steps 12 promises the steps and twelve promises sourcefirst edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous 1. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, fourteenth printing 1951 big book. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics. Oct 31, 2002 buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. I believe everyone should learn and study this book and others like it to just help them make better decisions in managing their lives. 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.
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. 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. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. But sometimes thank goodness its nicer than real life. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. There exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online.
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. Step 10 promises and we have ceased fighting anything or anyoneeven alcohol. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. There have also been updates to aa literature designed to reach out to the native north american. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The 12 promises and 12 rewards grant us these freedoms and more, but only if we work for them. When i first heard the promises i wanted what you all had.
There are, however, additional promises in the big. Meetings can be found on page 8384, of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous fourth edition has changed the native stories to reflect a more modern, accurate snapshot of native american culture. 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. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind.
An audio version of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Subscribe sometimes, the internet can feel like a middleschool playground populated by brats in ski masks who namecall and taunt with the fake bravery of the anonymous. We are going to know a new freedom and new happiness 2. The 147 promises of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The 9th step promises of alcoholics anonymous wayside house. Although it was not the first help book to be published, it proved to be the most collectible in its category. We admitted we were powerlessthat our lives had become unmanageable promise. Book is in near fine condition, strong gold gild present, previous owners name written on first blank page original dust jacket in very good condition. The doctors opinion w e ofalcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical esti mate of the plan of recovery described in this book. 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. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed.
Just know that reading a book will not get andor keep you clean or sober, there is much work to be done. Because of the differences between new york and akron, the result is not a perfect description of either groups program but represents a middle ground between the two, less religious than akron, but still. Jan 08, 2018 when i heard the promises being read at one of my first aa meetings it gave me goose bumps. There is no formal the promises that the writers of the book have laid out for us.
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. The following is a list of approximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book.
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