Type the first few characters of your wordofinterest into the search box in the upper right corner. And, last but certainly not least, it is the first monday of the month, so i got to choose a reading from the big book alcoholics anonymous. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. I was always feeling like a victim because people and life were not acting in the way i believed they should act. These two quotes from one of my favourite stories in the big book have helped. Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w.
In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. All levels of honesty are important in various ways but early in my recovery process i learned a great deal about being honest with myself from dr. Alcoholism12 step support big book quote my serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. We think this account of our experiences will help everyone better understand the alcoholic. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Feel free to email any quotes you may have or would like to see added. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics.
My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics anonymous by kelly fitzgerald junco 072916 there is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. 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 great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Most of these fortunate ones have had little or no acquaintance with delirium, with hospitals, asylums, and jails. 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. Aa, aa expectations, aa holidays, agk, ann kroger, big book, family, gratitude, how it works, let go absolutely, thanksgiving 4 comments follow blog via email enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. We all have a basic right to be treated with dignity and respect, but that doesnt mean life will always go our way.
He also wrote a book called you cant make me angry. Oct 31, 2002 buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive duration. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This is the official website of the general service office g. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Expectations in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps. Alcoholics anonymous quotes author of alcoholics anonymous. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. What is it that you have in your hand, that leads these first aa members to believe you can grow the fellowship. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. Big book quote my serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. 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. Making plans without setting up for certain outcomes makes us flexible people who learn to go with the flow. For oa members who want to thoroughly explore the big book from beginning to end we would be happy to have you join us. Expectations are premeditated resentments soberrecovery.
I think at one point sobriety was my main focus in life, but now having changed my focus to happiness and contentment while living sober the 12 step method does not match that criteria for me. Aa deluxe double book cover with serenity prayer and coin. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Pauls chapter in the big book of alcoholics anonymous doctor, alcoholic, addict. As you type, words are displayed which match your keystrokes. When you find yourself feeling resentment, you can. 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 anonymous. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The big book loop is a study group which has as its mission to provide an additional area of recovery and support to coes who appreciate the aabb,lovingly known as the big book.
The paragraph, above, on acceptance from acceptance is the answer, p. Those to me are an unwaivering set of beliefs that i live by. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. 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. Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can. I have read it discussed it, and have heard it discussed in countless meetings. I must keep my magic magnifying mind on my acceptance and off my expectations, for my serenity is directly proportional to my level of acceptance.
The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. When i remember this, i can see ive never had it so good. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. I think aa teaches alot of good ideas, but i think you know how i stand on the power issues. We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin. I have found that the process of discovering who i really am begins with knowing who i really dont want to be. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. I can understand why its the sacred text of aa groups around the world. The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Facing life as fully involved travelers, without expectations about outcomes, is perhaps the brightest way to travel. 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. 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 whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling.
I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Squid68 05142015 my serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. It has wisdom that has spanned centuries and saved countless. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. But the big book says, if you wish, you can join us on the broad highway. That level of honesty had to do with being honest with myself about my expectations. Expectations are premeditated resentments purple treatment. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
I didnt care to read it and i didnt think it had anything of substance i could relate to. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Serenity and expectations intimately interrelated that was the way i lived most of my life, i could see how life was but i couldnt stand it. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. Expectations, acceptance and serenity recovery table. Aa thought for the day april 18, 2008 expectations acceptance is the key to my relationship with god today. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. The twists and turns of life often carry us up rivers of disappointment to shores we never chose to visit. Acceptance is the key the alcoholics guide to alcoholism.
And so can you, though you be but one man with this book in your hand. I didnt connect with the big book of alcoholics anonymous until over a year into my sobriety. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Expectations in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Some were drinking heavily, and there had been occasional serious episodes.
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