We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. My program of recovery was an example of my selfwill run riot fueled by misinformation gleaned from the many halls of aa and only asking my sponsor the questions i thought i knew the answer to. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. Read big book search big book contact us link n things slogansmedallions easy 12 steps convinced. For the historical references we used the world book encyclopedia and encarta. At a big book meeting, they readdiscuss and hopefully study the big book. 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. There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern hybrid 12step book instead of the big book. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting.
This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Sometimes a small deal would net a few hundred dollars, and i would pay my bills at the bars. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern. This is a 1 page summary of sections out of the aa big book original manuscript on step 2.
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. It provides certain details not available in other podcasts. 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. I heard somewhere that aas would take no more than a month to do the steps the first time around. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. The big book of alcoholics anonymous preface states. Your first aa meeting an unofficial guide for the perplexed. A spiritual view beyond the limits of traditional religion by ken w. It was both transcribed by tape and also from his personal writings. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text 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.
This is the fellowship thats also mentioned on page 84, of the big book. I cannot say enough good things about this book, or stress its. Primary purpose group big book study meetings are based on following a big book study guide which examines virtually every sentence in the basic text for. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. These are the original 4th step guides and work sheetsused in the dallas b. Bathtub gin, two bottles a day, and often three, got to be routine.
Study what do the big book authors say about the steps. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. The primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Video webcast of a big book study and step four workshop may 1820, 2018. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. We have laid out the 4 th step inventory here so that it follows the big book. The purpose of the study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart.
Aas big book calls alcoholism an illness which only a spiritual experience will conquer. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. 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. Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. All other sources the little red book, the 12 and 12, group sponsored literature were written as accompaniments or guides to be used to assist and deepen the path laid out by the original members of alcoholics anonymous in the big book.
No edits of any kind have been made to the originals just recreated to provide cleaner versions of the original. White, black, red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, cyan. Can also be used for narcotics anonymous, overeaters. 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.
Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. To this end we ask ourselves two primary questions. This page is not affiliated with overeaters anonymous. For instance, say you are allergic to strawberries and you eat them. 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. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The first 164 pages of the book the pages that describe the program which were. Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. This is a rough draft of pertinent sections out of the big book original manuscript on taking someone through step 2.
Step meeting an experienced aa member goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. 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. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Big book study guide mens step application group big book study guide texas primary purpose group. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Pdf format that have been recreated and cleaned up. In an attempt to discover the meanings of the words used in our basic text book alcoholics anonymous when it was written, we have used many sources for this glossary. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page.
Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Some of the most popular books for alcoholics, their friends and families, adult children of alcoholics, teens living with alcoholic parents, partners who have been diagnosed or who consider themselves codependent, as well as christians in recovery. Inspirational aa step 1 worksheet remove or you might decide to add the worksheet employing some basic steps that im going to demonstrate to you. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. 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. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our lives by collaborating with a power greater than ourselves an inner knowing, our own best and highest nature. The reason is, the bb is the basic textbook for recovery in aa. Big book study on 11 cds with handouts alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black anonymous on. If you have an allergy to something, it would always be indicated or manifested by some physical reaction. The primary purpose group big book study guide a study of the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. If you are interested in how the big book of alcoholics anonymous might help in your journey through overeaters anonymous, please click on the image to the left. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. The big book with charlie and joe will change your life. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. Big book step study the primary purpose group elmira, ny. Png format and one single download of all of them in. The best big book workshop workbook available anywhere today is right here in. If you are part of a larger study group, just organize yourselves into smaller sub. By no means can his book be used to replace aa s big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa.
This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Buy a cheap copy of alcoholics anonymous study edition. We hope to make more of the handouts available on this website. The second study guide is a smaller week by week exercise guide that is suited for group meetings. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. The content reflects the experience, strength and hope of our local members. Your big book seminar and the myth busters information are much appreciated. This will take you to a page which contains documents as well as links to podcasts which might be helpful to you in your journey. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional.
This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous. This book has become the basic text of our society. I became an unwelcome hangeron at brokerage places. Worksheets are the primary purpose group big, 12 step workbook, first step work, aas 12 steps including powerful, 12 steps in 12 weeks oa big book study format, the twelve step program, resentment inventory prompt, step 1 work. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered, and additionally on page 29 in the big book it states, further on, clearcut directions are given showing how we recovered. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you.
Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session. You can also hear the recordings of the all addictions 12step study workshop meetings by clicking on 12step study workshop above, and the big book study can be heard by clicking on big book study above. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Our primary source was websters daily use dictionary, published in 1934. A study of the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Jan 31, 2009 step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Chapter 1 bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. Paul sponsored a big book study and separate step four workshop which are available as a recorded visual webcast. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session and.
Discussion on the book would often be prefaced by well, im not sure if this part of the book applies to sex addiction so instead we use some hybrid recovery tool. When i came to aa they told me i had an allergy to alcohol and i could never drink it. If you get these 4th step worksheets anywhere else they are likely not the originals and may have been changed or altered. Check your aa smartfuel account balance and transactions on the go. Usually you are dealing with the mind, but in the context of the big book, you are dealing with the body. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164.
First 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. For me, and for many other aa members who have used the worksheets, the 4th step worksheets contained in this book have proved to be a valuable tool to accomplishing this inventory step. By writing first, then doing the 5 th step we can look at resentment, fear and harm individually, the way it says in the big book. The titled side also tells us what the book alcoholics anonymous is to members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Many books with wisdom can be read endlessly, and you find something new each time. This literature has been locally produced by overeaters anonymous great britain and approved on 20th october 20. It also maintains service centers, which coordinate activities such as printing literature, responding to public inquiries, and organizing.
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