These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery. Carry this message does not replace the book of alcoholics anonymous, nor is it a coles notes or big book for dummies offering. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Bedevilments in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps. I thought for a long time and now im at the point where im so crazy that only god himself can make me a sane person again. The 12 steps are suggested guides for recovery from. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. 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. Since the overall philosophy of alcoholics anonymous is that alcoholism is just a symptom of a spiritual disease, the real problem is in character flaws that. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the.
The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the big. As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. We were having trouble with personal relationships. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Oct 12, 2017 one of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. The history of alcoholics anonymous beginners classes. 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.
I mean, im still a huge jerk and all, but man does it feel good to get that all out in the open. One of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. 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. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. The steps themselves are listed on page 59 of the aa book, and are best. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. For dummies or not, the reader goes through the book really well. A complete big book study recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. Words contained within the first 164 pages of the big book. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Folks, this tape has no tags or needs additional descriptive tags please add more tags in the comments section to help me categorize it better.
Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping caution. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. The allergy of the body and the obession of the mind. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
Addiction and recovery for dummies by shaw phd, brian f. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Jan 11, 2017 12 videos play all entire back to basics 12 week, 12 steps of aa recovery big book for dummies bob d. The steps themselves are listed on page 59 of the aa book, and are best gone through with the guidance of someone whos taken them. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. There are many page references to help each person working the steps to easily refer back to aas major text. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. When a group travels to share their experience, strength and hope. 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 the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny.
A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Alcoholics anonymous archivist, author conducts sessions here. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. The twelve steps for dummies page 2 of 2 the good men project. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. It may be helpful to point out what is at times a source of confusion for aa members. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Credit for these tapes goes to tim who originally posted these. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. This study material sticks closely to aas big book, alcoholics anonymous. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
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. Doing whats suggested in this workbook may cause you to let go of some parts of your personal reality. Type the first few characters of your wordofinterest into the search box in the upper right corner. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers. Nov 27, 2019 we were having trouble with personal relationships. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book step 1 steps by the big book. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category aa step 1. 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.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. It is intended to carry the aa message to modern readers who find the original big book hard to digest for any reason. 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. What are the bedevilments and where are they in the big. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. The language is genderneutral, and references to spirituality are more inclusive. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Pdf big book study guides for aa download ebook for free. A hallmark of 12step recovery programs is the offer of anonymity to participants, but the principle goes much deeper than just not revealing last names. Step 4 inventory tool theatre of the lie aa speakers recovery. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube.
In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has. It was written at a time when aa was just beginning to establish itself as a new outlet of recovery for people afflicted with what was rapidly becoming viewed as a disease. We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. Bedevilments in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. The ez big book of alcoholics anonymous is a pagebypage translation of the original alcoholics anonymous published by aa founder bill wilson in the 1930s. This is the official website of the general service office g.
It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. Some of the worksheets displayed are first step work, step 1 work, step one, resentment inventory prompt, 2nd step and 3rd work, twelve steps, aas 12 steps including powerful, a twelve step workbook. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. 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. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aa s, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. But for alcoholics, shame is as big a killer as resentment. By the very act of critiquing chapter 4, we agnostics, i admittedly commit aa heresy. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century.
The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book 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. 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. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. 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. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. This is tradition 12, anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities.
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