But above all, we tried to be sensible on this question. 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. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. Get 4 free chapters of my life in recovery sep 30, 2009. Theres a meeting i want to go and it says bb for big book. All regular weekly meetings in this directory are also shared with the aa meeting guide mobile app for ios and android devices. 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. The big book says, are the steps we not are the steps we read and talked the aa pioneers proved that action, not knowledge, produced the spiritual awakening that resulted in recovery from alcoholism. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. 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.
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. We put them on paper, even though we had no resentment in connection with them. You can refer to the aa website for a complete description of meeting types, as well as explanations of the meeting codes. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Rockland county meetings have closed temporarily due to covid 19 restrictions, however, there are many virtual meetings available. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. This directory is not to be used as a mailing list or for any form of solicitation or commercial venture. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Top ten alcoholics anonymous books alcoholics anonymous. Meeting list pdf alcoholics anonymous of rockland county.
All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Happiness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Closed meetings, open meetings, discussion meetings, lead meetings, big book meetings, 12 step meetings. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big book. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with someone, it. Jul 02, 2018 find meetings with the meeting finder app. Greater minneapolis intergroup alcoholics anonymous. The big books way of removing fears pages 67 68 instructions. I believe everyone should learn and study this book and others like it to just help them make better decisions in managing their lives. 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.
A commentary on the page 68 paragraphs in alcoholics anonymous the big book february 2014 the seven paragraphs from the aa big book on sex and relationships now about sex. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Sep 15, 2009 big book meeting reads a chapter from the book alcoholics anonymousthe big book and discusses it after. We can laugh at those who think spirituality is the way of weakness. Open, topic discussion, speaker, step meeting, big book, young people, smoking permitted meeting notes route 7 east to route 660 north to route 661 or route 661 south off redbud road route 11 north district winchester 26 submit a change to this meeting last update. Get 3 free chapters of the recovery book at amazon. I was in conversation with a friend of mine a couple of days ago. Find a recovery meeting the recovery book aa, na, cma. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. Are we now ready to let god remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable. The original big book was first published back in 1939.
I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a stren uous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in our selves which had been blocking us. This is a big book study meeting of alcoholics anonymous. If nobody has anything else to share on those pages the chair person will. What are your thoughts about addicts in aa instead of na. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings. Paradoxically, it is the way of strength, big book 68. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Aa meetings open, closed, big book, 12x12, speaker. When a person offended we said to ourselves, this is a sick man. If we can answer to our satisfaction, we then look at step six.
My creator, i am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. Most of the original text was written by aa founder, bill wilson. This is by no means an exhaustive list of meeting types, but it does give a general sense of the choices available. Sep 30, 2008 the big book is a quick history of how people can help people help them selfs with fellowship and understanding support to overcome many addictions. As aa became more diversified in its membership, nonchristian individuals sought to be involved in group meetings and to apply its principles. Page 68, line 3 line 10 page 68, first full paragraph. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. Some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result was nil until we let go absolutely. Box 414 dekalb, il 60115 northern illinois area 20 ltd. If you want to talk to one of us, get to know more about our meetings or if you need help joining one of our online meetings, call us anytime daily between 8am and 10pm. Aa meeting topics from the big book whether youre looking for a topic for your next a.
Reservation in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Choose from reading a page, or two from the big book then opening up to sharing. This meeting list is updated frequently from the na and aa websites. They opened a book and read a chapter titled step seven.
I can only suggest that most of what i have experienced around the subject has been aa members who are still getting high on drugs and all i can say, that is the truth is read the big book. Newcomers to recovery what big book mean at aa meetings. Jan 03, 2017 i have attended hundreds of aa step and book study meetings and have read the book many times over and still use it. Some of us once had great selfconfidence, but it didnt fully solve the fear. Pennsylvania to display information about alcoholics anonymous. The most comprehensive list of 12step meetings in arizona. What does big book mean, i know its the blue aa book.
If not, some in your circle of friends probably do. Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english. May take a while to download alcoholics anonymous book online area 35 actions book, printed 2018. Basic 12 aa group big book greater minneapolis intergroup. We encourage you to attend meetings online or by phone. Everyone has hurts, problems, and a few things to do better with. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. Andrews episcopal church 6509 sydenstricker road burke, va 22015 type big book, open, temporary closure, wheelchair accessible. Big book, closed, location temporarily closed, step meeting. The aa big book is considered to be the most crucial piece of literature in alcoholics anonymous. 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. The big book of aa naturally, the leader in alcoholics anonymous books would have to be the alcoholics anonymous big book.
Alcoholics anonymous is another piece of literature it does contain the 12 stepsit is the primary literature of aa. Search online for your town and alcoholics anonymous or narcotics anonymous, etc. Alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings. How to find a 12step meeting or other recovery support group, wherever you are. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves.
Aa meeting topics in the big book and suggested topics for a. In general speaker meetings are where one individual shares his or her recovery story, followed by group discussions. Find arizona aa alcoholics anonymous and other 12step fellowship meetings around the world. 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. It is provided solely as an information tool for district 38, groups of s. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three.
Links to other websites neither imply endorsement of, nor affiliation with, those entities. Download or view aa publications onine including the corrections, treatment, public information workbooks, etc. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. 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. Apr 11, 2019 the following are the most common aa meetings.
For more information about virtual meetings, see info on covid19 page. Aa big book alcoholics anonymous lionrock recovery. Rockland county zoom meetings meet daily at 8am, noon and 6pm. The meeting broke up into several groups, and i followed one group down the hall and took a seat. Big book, location temporarily closed, online meeting, open, step meeting, wheelchair access, women. There will be speaker, big book, discussion and step meetings among others.
Aa meeting ideas, big book page 68, egotism, humility, matching calamity with serenity 2 comments. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Reservation in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows.
Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man. 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 great numbers of theseabout two out of threebegan to return as time passed. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. These are suggested topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, as a guide to selecting a meeting topic for discussion meetings. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the. In general speaker meetings are where one individual shares his or. Basic 12 aa group big book temporary closure back to meetings. Several excerpts from the aa big book are read at aa meetings regularly as part of the meeting format, and as a constant reminder of aas single.
Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings in aa. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here to listen to an audio version, click here. Meeting codes cd closed discussion m men od open discussion w women b beginners bb big book. At big book meetings, the group in attendance will take turns reading a passage from the aa big book and then discuss how they relate.
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