We strive to provide information, tools and resources for working a 12 step program or any program using 12 step principles for recovery in. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. Are you saying that the only meeting your group offers is a 12x12 meeting. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. Guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course using the idiots guide. As noted in the big book, the wording of the step 3 prayer is optional. Step 3 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. The following attachment has all the prayers in the big book prior to the stories section. 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.
The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Are you ready to trust god and step out in faith by sharing your 5th step with him. We must lose our fear of creditors no matter how far we have to go, for we are liable to drink if we are afraid to face them. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. To their surprise, a bunch of alcoholics discovered and demonstrate a. Big book meeting, open, speaker, temporary closure. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
The new sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course that goes in conjunction with the current 12 3 questionnaire. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. One difference is that the big book prayer includes. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement or comments about this site. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. Big book sponsorship guide 3 you are going to become a sponsor. Jan 05, 2020 with step eight you have the opportunity to translate your experience of courage into developing a compassionate spirit. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. Shop all available double aa book covers for aa big book and 12 steps and 12 traditions together. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and. 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. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book.
Understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous 2of 12 books as want to read. They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in reaching out to the alcoholic who still suffers. The big book s directions for taking all twelve steps step goal read the steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 1 honesty pages xxvxxxii and 143 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14. Any resentments or fears that arise from this are subjected to a step10 analysis. Excerpted from taking step twelve by the big book bunch. Step zero is not drinking but no relationship with god as a result of the steps that provides the defense from the first drink. Mar 03, 20 and william white, author of slaying the dragon. The big books directions for taking all twelve steps step goal read the steps are listed in the big book on pages 5960 1 honesty pages xxvxxxii and 143 directions for taking step 1 are listed on page 30, paragraph 2, lines 14. Emotional in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Choose leather or vinyl for hardcover, paperback and mini alcoholics anonymous big book in up to different 11 colors. Aas 12 steps, including powerful 4th step worksheets ima pastal pen name. 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.
We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Aa double covers also available customized with name and date. Gulf beaches barrier islands from clwtr to st pete beach. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include. If you wish to visit the official aaws web page, please click on the blue big book alcoholics anonymous these pages are not endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book.
With step eight you have the opportunity to translate your experience of courage into developing a compassionate spirit. The reason is simple, i do my work out of the big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous big book twelve steps. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. Although you may have heard that it is like turning over. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in local area aa newsletters and on pocket cards. Aug 07, 20 the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. San martin 12 step room location temporarily closed. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefi t.
To read a pdf version of the twelve steps and twelve traditions click here. The big book and the twelve steps step 11 on vimeo. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. When ready ask your sponsee, do you fully concede to your inner most self that you are alcoholic. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. To emphasise the point that we must keep doing this the book says. Indeed, the little book is a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge and wisdom about the 12 step program of recovery. All bb quotes are from the 1st edition of the big book depression is not a sign of weakness. Bunch in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
The big books approach to step 4, with its masculine focus is not only less helpful to women than it should be, it is probably harmful. The big book index bookmark features 25 of the most commonly used entries from the little big book dictionary. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. The new sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12 step course that goes in conjunction with the current 12 3 questionnaire. My proposal to do a big book step study was voted in at my home group during a group conscious meeting. At the time of writing the big book, women were viewed as less than rather than equal to or, in many cases, superior to. This book offers a way forward for the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. This channel is not affiliated with any of the 12 step programs whose speakers we host. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymou.
It is a task which we may per form with increasing skill, but never really finish. 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. The demonstrated results of aa have clearly established that alcoholics. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step programs that have been established. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985.
Big book page 120, line 22 step 9failure to make amends. The 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path. However, as noted in the big book, this decision has little effect unless you, at once, start on your written step 4 inventory. I just wanted to share some thoughts, ideas and opinions on this. The big books directions for taking all twelve steps. Couple your bookmark order with a copy of the little big book dictionary to create the perfect recovery gift combination. This linked document that you can print out can help with step 10 and 11. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. The book presents the 12 step program of recovery in a way that reflects and respects the diversity of culture, gender, religion. If you are at step zero please get into the big book and work the steps out of the book. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Chapter 11 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. 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. The 12 3 questionnaire guide replaces the idiots guide. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. From the national association for christian recovery. Twelve steps and twelve traditions the world famous eye opener. Not that i wasnt doing well before, but my relationship with my hp had slipped a bit and i was sporadic with steps 10 and 11. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous is the beginning of the process of making amends, forgiving others and possibly being forgiven by them, in addition to forgiving.
Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. The big book index is the perfect addition to any big book order and serves as a terrific gift for the newcomer. On the next page is a modified 3rd step prayer which i recommend. Emotional in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The unstated goal of the little book is to widen the gateway of aa so that all who suffer might pass through, regardless of belief or lack of belief.
Book cover for large print big book and twelve and twelve book. All bb quotes are from the 1st edition of the big book. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to. Read the following sentences, found in consecutive paragraphs of the bigbook pg 8587. Big book, closed, location temporarily closed, women. 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. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. I will say this, if i had to choose between a big book study and a step study i would opt for the big book study first, and add a step study on a separate day when participation attendance would support it. We find that no one need have difficulty with the spirituality of the program. Links to more information about integrity and the 5th step. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established.
Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Step 3 made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care. For me, and for many other aa members who have used the. There is a direct linkage among selfexamination, meditation, and prayer. Twelvestep guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book.