The promises of alcoholics anonymous page 83 of the big book. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. The ninth step promises are a section of the big book where recovering alcoholics are promised certain things. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. The promises of alcoholics anonymous extract from page 83 of alcoholics anonymous chapter 6 if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will. Specifically, they only apply to those whove reached the ninth step. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976. Remember though, these promises only apply to alcoholics working the steps.
I didnt connect with the big book of alcoholics anonymous until over a. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. When a person begins their 12step journey in alcoholics anonymous, it is with the hope that their life will change for the better as a direct result. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and woman who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies.
When a person begins their 12step journey in alcoholics anonymous, it is with the hope that their life will change for the. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous includes 12 promises of sobriety that we begin to believe and intuitively understand more clearly if. From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. If a person follows the 12 steps as they are laid out in the big book, they are guaranteed a spiritual awakening, as long as they do so honestly. Meetings can be found on page 8384, of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The whole point of recovery, is to not only regain the self that was lost to addiction, but to redefine yourself and the kind of life you are leading. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through.
This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. The promises of aas big book hazelden betty ford foundation. The following is a list of approximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Aa promises alcoholics anonymous lionrock recovery. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book. There exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed.
Intuition and sobriety when we first come into the program, our world is pretty much turned upside down. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. The book that introduced the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous to the world has never appeared on any bestseller list. The second portion of the book which focuses on the traditions, is based on the experience of the entire fellowship at that time. We have begun to learn tolerance, patience and good will toward all men, even our enemies, for we look on the them as sick people. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Trust god clean house work with others compliments of the atlanta mens workshop. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Reprinted from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with permission of a. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.
The aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill. The 147 promises of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. Lots of misunderstanding about the words higher power could be cleared up for believers if they do a quick study on a good concordance like the poe concordance and check out the following usages in the big book. 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. Choose leather or vinyl for hardcover, paperback and mini alcoholics anonymous big book in up to different 11 colors. Because everyones experience is unique, the 9th step promises can occur in different ways and at different times. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. No matter how far down the scale you have gone, you will see how your experience can benefit others 5. Chapter 4 of the big book is titled we agnostics and explores the meaning of a higher. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. The big book mentions that the 12 promises are being fulfilled among us sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. I would enter upon a new relationship with my creator, that i. The little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red. The big book promises all of them, so far friends of bill w. Yet this book, now in its fourth edition, has sold over 23 million copies in english and is.
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. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. Mar 20, 2011 the aa promises are found in the chapter titled into action of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. The 9th step promises of alcoholics anonymous wayside house. Sponsored ad this sponsor paid to have this advertisement placed in this section. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Here is another example of a common misconception spread by wordofmouth.
Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. The promises of alcoholics anonymous extract from page 83 of alcoholics anonymous chapter 6 if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. As you type, words are displayed which match your keystrokes. Nicknamed the big book by the early aa members for its thick paper and wide margins, the books history began in 1934 when bill wilson, an alcoholic stockbroker who had found sobriety.
The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. The ninth step promises can be found through pages 8384 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. There is no formal the promises that the writers of the book have laid out for us. 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. But the big book says, next day found me drinking both gin and sedative. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Throughout aas big book, there are several promises intended for those who work a thorough program. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. Promise in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. You will comprehend the word serenity and know peace 4. Pankhurst started drinking again after the big book was published and died in 1954.
Shop all available double aa book covers for aa big book and 12 steps and 12 traditions together. 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. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group.
The most satisfactory years of your existence lie ahead. Big book, as it is commonly called, is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. 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. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. There are, however, additional promises in the big. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Great events will come to pass for you and countless others p. Alcoholism12 step support how many promises are there.
Creator, maker, father, spirit, god over 400 times counting the capitalized pronouns and the foregoing descriptions taken from the good book, heavenly father, and the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Recovery book covers galore and more at recovery world. All things aa related big books, step working guides, meditations, medallions, posters and more. You will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it 3. This is the official website of the general service office g.
Sep 30, 2008 alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. We shall be with you in the fellowship of the spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the road of happy destiny. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. As we all know, aa grew and developed across the world. Type the first few characters of your word of interest into the search box in the upper right corner. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. In 1953 the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous aka. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics. Today, alcoholics anonymous has millions of members.
Aa double covers also available customized with name and date. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. The 9th step promises women of grace, dignity, and sobriety. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. The large print fourth edition of alcoholics anonymouse, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aas message of hope and recovery to millions. 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. The aa promises are found in the chapter titled into action of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Bob started what is now known as aa in 1935 in akron, ohio.
I found this, a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous preface. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book last names are included only of deceased members the short biographies of the various authors of the stories in the back of the book alcoholics anonymous have been graciously supplied by nancy o. Jun 03, 2015 this was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. 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 big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by.
Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. Bobs nightmare is included the total comes to over 150. Once we have taken this step, withholding nothing, we are delighted. 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. Promises if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The big book the 12 promises 10th april 2016 by admin leave a comment first published in 1939 and subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, the alcoholics anonymous a. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Asking for help is hard for everyone, but in our case, we need to swallow our false pride and do just that.
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