Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. 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. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition should be in italics hope this helps. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
If you have a resentment you want to be free of 3rd edition page 552, 4th edition page 552. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. 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. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. 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. The fourth edition includes twentyfour personal stories that provide contemporary sharing.
Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 63,703 views 2. The content might be the same, but the page numbers dont match up. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems 3rd edition page 449, 4th edition page 417.
Jul 24, 2018 acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome 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. Box 31, washingtonville, 109920031 ny alcoholics anonymous big book study group note. 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. This is the official website of the general service office g. 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.
As on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover trade edition 2021s hardcover. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction.
Alcoholics anonymous big book pocket ed recoveryshop. 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. 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. Mar 23, 2010 indeed, the big book makes clear to the reader that its main objective is to help you find a higher power which will solve your problem. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. For example, in the 4th edition, the saying acceptance is the answer to all our problems today is found on page 417. It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. I have read that the 3rd edition is the unchanged original text of the 1939 print but that part ii has more stories for those who are not sure they are alcoholics. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation.
Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book ch3 more about alcoholism 4th edition duration. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. The news hawk jim s, akron helped akron members write stories for 1st ed big book.
Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of gods will. 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. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
In the rooms of alcoholics anonymous, the text is studied carefully and often excerpts are quoted by their page number. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover hazelden. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out to them when they return. When we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. To save cost, we have reduced the printing space but kept the original paragraphing and page numbering.
The purpose of this site is to help anyone in active addiction find their path to recovery, to give information on creation and on pregnancy, to help. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. 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. Jan, 2020 its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Big book our big aa book 248 12 steps had a definite formula 248 he inspired god, as we understand him 249 philadelphia brand new group 249 rosa only 12 step call on woman, married her 250 san diego, ca now live in the west. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. I firmly believe the big book s promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. New stories have been added to the personal histories. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. It is common in aa lore to hear claims that the big book is the secondmost printed book of alltime, second only to the bible. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. 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. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups.
This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud duration. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
Until then, ill get a little angry and then read page 449, or 417, whichever book i happen to have access to at the time, and make. Recovery from the big book of alcoholics anonymous part 1 duration. Aa speakers experiencing the big book 2002 duration. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Feb 21, 2019 aa big book page 417 420 veronica aquino.
Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover item. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in text. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. Because this book has become the basic text for our. 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. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover trade edition 2021s hardcover unknown binding january 1, 2002 4. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by. The first edition, first printing, april 1939, has 396 numbered pages. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. 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. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous.