There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. The big book adventure in a how to workshop for experiencing the steps as a way of life with dave f. The twelve steps of the aa, na, saa and slaa programs are based upon spiritual principles. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. The sixth edition includes stories not previously published in earlier editions, written by narcotics anonymous members from all over the world. Working on the tenth step of aa means continuing to do all of the things we have been doing for our recovery so far. Quality information and tools for a 12 step program of. Membership grew rapidly for a time and then began to decline. We do offer e books for sale online, and we continue to provide over half a million dollars in free or subsidize printed literature to addicts in need every year. This is the standard na book on twelve step recovery for people addicted to chemicals. Comforting in your time of need, just push the button and hear the serenity prayer recited whenever you need it. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. These ten chapters speak to many of us in a way that no. I wanted to create a life that i absolutely loved, filled with peace and joy.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. We hope this manual is useful throughout recovery, whether one is working the steps for. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. The five precepts are the five categories of action from which everyone should abstain much like the 10 commandments. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. Alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25% remaining sober after some relapses. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. We admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44.
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. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. Many of us have had some reservations at this point, so give yourself a break and be as thorough as possible from the start. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Narcotics anonymous learn more about the 12 steps of na. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous life is 10 % what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. Nas approach makes no distinction between drugs including alcohol. The name, narcotics anonymous, is not meant to imply a focus on any particular drug. We were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. This book contains guides to working the twelve steps toward recovery. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we identify what we can do differently in the future. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. When temporary good fortune came our way, we indulged ourselves in fantasies of still greater victories over people and circumstances. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. In my view it is a better text in mny ways from the aa big book because it is more uptodate and does not have bill ws excellent but dated writing style of some seventyodd years ago. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
Big book, discussion, location temporarily closed, wheelchair access. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The 9th step promises are read out loud at the end of aa meetings, usually before. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step 10 analysis. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol drugs, actingout behaviour, that our lives had become unmanageable. The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book.
Much like the ninth step promises, the tenth step promises are a section of the big book where recovering alcoholics are promised peace and recovery from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. It was available by paid subscription and was published only in english. We strive to provide information, tools and resources for working a 12 step program or any program using 12 step principles for recovery in as simple and effective way as possible. This is 4th step fears inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. These recordings were made at the west broward club in davie, fl during late 20012002. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness. It is the platform on which an entirely new life can be built. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. We made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
The basic text is just that, the basic text of narcotics anonymous. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfi dence, we were apt to play the big shot. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymous on this page you can discover what this book tells about. 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. Closed, discussion, step meeting, temporary closure. Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says. The need for more specific direction was readily apparent. Alanon at same timeplace, big book meeting, discussion, online, open, step meeting, temporary closure, wheelchair access.
When we fully concede to our innermost selves that we are powerless over our addiction, we have taken a big step in our recovery. This linked document that you can print out can help with step 10 and 11. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. This is only an introduction to the spiritual riches of the big books directions to the 12 steps. Wherever we do not stay current in our experience with this step, for it is not about knowledge, that is where we will relapse into drinking and using. The third step decision may be too big to make in one leap. We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and.
Steps 10 through 12 help me continue to keep myself in check on a daily basis, in accordance with my higher power. Narcotics anonymouss most popular book is narcotics anonymous. Steps four through nine are considered a form of spiritual housecleaning. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Before we came to na, many of us viewed alcohol separately, but. Popular 12 steps books meet your next favorite book. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Coopersburg big book step study location temporarily closed. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and. Closed, discussion, step meeting, temporary closure, wheelchair access.
Recovery hardwood laser engraved twelve medallion slots with beveled edges. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. As the secondlargest 12step organization, narcotics anonymous provides meetings for millions of people with addiction. 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 wilson and dr. It includes and expands upon the readings in the little white booklet, and is the cornerstone of the narcotics anonymous program. It offers a safe space where members do not have to give their name or any other identifying information. No more shrugging the shoulders with a whatever attitude. After completing step 9 of the alcoholics anonymous recovery program, youve made amends for past wrongs. Begin your own program by taking step one from the previous chapter, how it works. Big book meeting, discussion, open, temporary closure. In the aa big book it states quite clearly that alcohol is only a symptom of our disease, selfishness and selfcenteredness is the root of our problem.
Step 10 helps me to do so, as i regularly take inventory and quickly make amends. Thinking of alcohol as different from other drugs has caused a great many addicts to relapse. Like every piece of na literature, this was written by addicts for addicts. You have worked to remove the guilt and shame associated with past acts from your present life. When i read the descriptions of what an alcoholic is in the big book i have yet to find any reference that and an unmanageable life has anything to do with whether or not a person is alcoholic or nonalcoholic. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The tenth step promises are available for everyone who works for them. The following attachment has allthe prayers in the big book prior to the stories section. 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. This sounds like a big order, and we cant do it all at once. Narcotics anonymous basic text, chapter 4step 5 this may be one of the most challenging steps we face in our recovery process, but it can also be one of the most fulfilling in terms of removing us from our isolation. Search alcoholics anonymous press on amazon or at this link. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as.
Read the book that first laid out the 12 steps, known fondly as the big book. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Click any document name above doc or pdf to view or download a section of the workbook. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. South floridas own big book george takes you through the 12 steps of alcohoics anonymous. Now, step 10 requires you to continue to take personal inventory, and when you are wrong to promptly admit it. Playing semantics with the 12 steps short form here.
Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step10 analysis. Alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous, twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous, breathing underwater. Step ten points out the need to continue taking personal inventory and seems to assert. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. The anonymous press mini edition of alcoholics anonymous. Sharing 28 years of experience with the big book in a step workshop weekend the wilson house east dorset vt march 17 19, 2000. The 10th step promises recovery from a hopeless state. Narcotics anonymous has 26 books on goodreads with 12056 ratings. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous.
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