The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. The group was a back to the basics of the big book kind of group, especially for those people who just could not stay sober for any length of. But what we have said applies quite as much to women.
The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. A study found an association between an increase in attendance to aa. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. This is a gross inaccuracy as approximately 30 million total copies have been printed. I heard somewhere that aas would take no more than a month to do the steps the first time around. A perspective on we agnostics chapter 4 of the big book. I ranted and raved and got really mad for someone to. Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. For if an alcoholic failed to perfect and enlarge his. Of the many drinking types described in the big book by no means comprehensively, the big book suggests its 12 step spiritual program of action will work for only one. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. Your guide to the big book of alcoholics anonymous ill do a personal video for you.
The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. A desire to stop drinking is the only requirement for aa membership.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 19,750 views. It is the sharing of our collective experience, strength, hope and wisdom inspired by our reading of this big book together that will make a difference in our recovery.
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. Chapter 8 to wives w ith few exceptions, our book thus far has spoken of men. Big book, online meeting, open, step meeting, tradition study. But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation.
I can relate to a time in my life when i had everything going well for me and my habit got the best of me and caused me to lose my employment. Your guide to the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. Big book, closed, location temporarily closed, wheelchair access, women. Mgt final chapter 14 big book management 300 with neck at. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s duration. Womens big book study location temporarily closed, women. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12 step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. 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 big book study our chief responsibility to the.
As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Alcoholism12 step support a perspective on we agnostics chapter 4 of the big book im not going for this god stuff. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Answer the work assignment questions below as you read the chapter the 2 nd time. Readers interested in reading any one of these chapters to learn more about the big book and aa can find an online pdf version of any of. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober.
Drs opinion 4th edition p xxv bills story chapter 1 p 1 16 there is a solution chapter 2 p 16 30 more about alcoholism chapter 3 p 30 43 we agnostics chapter 4 p 44 57 how it works chapter 5 p 58 71 into action continue reading big book of alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. 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. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. Big book page my friend promised when these things were done i would enter upon a new relationship with my creator. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and. 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. Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of jesus christ.
Aa chapter 5 how it works rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. There is every evidence that women regain their health as readily as men if they try our suggestions. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. From the first draft of the indepth history of alcoholics anonymous as prepared by bob pearson. Todays aa meetings santa barbara aa central office. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. One of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. We agnostics is the fourth chapter of alcoholics anonymous, or the fifth if you include the doctors opinion. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. I ranted and raved and got really mad for someone to tell me i need to. This is the official website of the general service office g. The meeting broke up into several groups, and i followed one group down the hall and took a seat. They opened a book and read a chapter titled step seven. Based on the readily available reference material, bill wilson was the author of the chapter of the big book titled. Our activities in behalf of women who drink are on the increase. 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.
Friends and family of alcoholics chapter 8 in the big book i read the chapter to the wives from the big book yesterday afternoon for the second time. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each chapter and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. Our drinking was connected with many habitsbig and little. Reading guide for we agnostics amethyst recovery center. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to.
Aas big book calls alcoholism an illness which only a spiritual experience will. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing. Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Big brothers big ears soundscape radio chroniques des espoirs dun cynique mou game of dice and fire ka network new world. Oct 12, 2017 one of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. By the very act of critiquing chapter 4, we agnostics, i admittedly commit aa heresy. Study 41 mgt final chapter 14 big book flashcards from abraham g. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. Carbondale community united methodist church 385 s 2nd st. The first time i read it i wanted to throw the book into the fire and never look at it again. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa.
There is power in people who are supporting each other and the aa fellowship is a very strong support group. I cannot say enough good things about this book, or stress its importance enough if you are interested in working your 12 step program of recovery the way our founders did. This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the.
Chapter 11 a vision for you f or mostnormal folks, drinking means convivi. 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. Chapter 1 bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. May 21, 2008 big book page my friend promised when these things were done i would enter upon a new relationship with my creator. Bible comparison with aa big book alcoholics anonymous 12 step. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. The alcoholic can learn to completely control his disease, but the affliction.
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