Big book of alcoholics anonymous page 417 of alcoholics anonymous

Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to. 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 at this moment. This is the official website of the general service office g. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. 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 recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known.

For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Aug 24, 2014 on page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. 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.

The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr. Jan, 2020 its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Because this book has become the basic text for our. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction. High to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest availability 24 per page 48 per page 96 per page 144 per page 240 per page page of 2. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been. We, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous.

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. Alcoholics anonymous publishes several books, reports, pamphlets, and other media, including a periodical known as the aa grapevine. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. See more ideas about alcoholics anonymous, recovery and addiction recovery. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover trade edition 2021s hardcover unknown binding january 1, 2002 4. So i decided to take the posts i had there and put them here. Disturbed in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions, the latter explaining aas fundamental principles in depth. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group.

On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Jul 17, 2019 the book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. 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. A community thirty miles away has fifteen fellows of alcoholics anonymous. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and religious backgrounds. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063.

The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. 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 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.

The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. 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. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. But life among alcoholics anonymous is more than attending gatherings and visiting hospitals.

When, therefore, we speak to you of god, we mean your own conception of god. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. Alcoholics anonymous big book by alcoholics anonymous. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. Alcoholics anonymous original manuscript 1938 my sponsors insisted i learn my aa from this manuscript. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you find in this book. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages.

Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. Aug 15, 2019 for people who want to recover and gain insight to life in recovery. Disturbed in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. 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 at. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism given the title the big book or aa the big book, out of affection, by its readers has been one of the most influential pieces of literature that have helped countless souls to get out of the vicious cycle of drug addiction. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Plus new ones i found on the net and shares of my own.

The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. Being a large place, we think that some day its fellowship will number many hundreds. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. See more ideas about quotes, alcoholics anonymous quotes and life quotes. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a. Neutrality in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.