For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Recovering alcoholics regularly refer to the big book as they progress in recovery, and they use it to help new members as they begin their recovery process. 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. The big book provides guidance in when and how the alcoholic can meditate to best improve. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. When i complain about me or about you, i am complaining about gods handiwork. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83.
This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover trade edition 2021s hardcover on. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups. 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 from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. There is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. 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. When we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. The personal story doctor alcoholic addict which appeared in the 3rd edition of the big book and included the infamous page 449 was renamed and repositioned in the fourth edition of the big book, so page 449 is now page 417.
Acceptance the big book edition, pg 417 aa quotes, quotable quotes, book. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous believes that recovery is a lifelong process, so the big book is a continual companion in a recovering alcoholics life. Big book acceptance p 417, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. From that moment on, i have not had a single compulsion to drink. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly. 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.
As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Sponsor and sponsorship also do not appear in the main text of the book. It is common in aa lore to hear claims that the big book is the secondmost printed book of alltime, second only to the bible. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group.
I firmly believe the big books promise that my troubles are of. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
I have been having some discomfort in how things have been. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Id heard that there were some changes made in the fourth edition to reflect this rediculous move toward political correctness and i am one of those bangers that believes the big book. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. After several years of semidelinquent adolescence, i 438 alcoholics. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly all. 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. 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 this moment. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and reli. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg.
Preface to fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous second thread in a series of several. Being able to purchase the pocket edition of the big book on makes it easy to buy all recovery products in location. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this 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 be. Alcoholics anonymous, the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The text of alcoholics anonymous the anonymous press. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety. 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. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. Jan, 2020 its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud duration. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
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. Book 41 spanish aa big book standard hardback price. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater.
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 further authentication will be necessary. Third edition of alcoholics anonymous 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing alcoholics anonymous 4th edition big book alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous 1st edition. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Preface to fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous the. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies.
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