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A portion of chapter 5 of the big book, pages 58, 59 and 60. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Such changes are accomplished by a belief in and a prectice of sound principles in. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Page 151 through 164 from the big book of alcoholics anonymous chapter 11 a vision for you. Some of us sought out sordid places, hoping to find understanding companionship and approval. 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. Unhappy drinkers who read this page will understand. Page 151 screen 644 alcoholics anonymous screen 5 of 703. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. These 164 pages are in the public domain alcoholics anonymous screen 6 of 703. This is the book that has helped thousands of alcoholics get into longterm recovery, by explaining how the disease works, showing them they are not alone, and describing how others have achieved and maintained sobriety using the 12 steps. Silkworth big book study aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Bob was my constant companion and partner in the great a. For most normal folks, drinking means conviviality, companionship and colorful imagination. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including 12 steps.
The recovery zone is proud to present this free of charge to our visitors. These are posted as an aid to the blind, those who have difficulty reading or who are remote from meetings either in prison or in hard to reach places. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions audio version. 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. It displays the text of the first 164 pages of the book alcoholics anonymous. That statement is an indication the literature was created through a group conscious process and meets the guidelines of what aa is and is not. Hey everyone before you buy this particular book you must know the page numbers are not the same as the og book i had to rebuy the big book with the appropriate page numbers to correctly follow along my sponsor made me, but saw her point. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. 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.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The cheery voice of an old school friend asked if he might come over. This is the audio version of twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Purpose in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The purpose of the big book is to show precisely how numerous alcoholics have recovered. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us.
These are aspects of the alcoholics life and personality that are usually in effect before the alcoholic comes into aa and will continue unless the alcoholic actively works the steps each day. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks too much. The first section of the big book of alcoholics anonymous has not changed or been revised in any of the four editions. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book. Without embracing the literature, success in aa is difficult. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Each mistake gets me closer to my hp which is where i want to be.
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