Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. The large print fourth edition of alcoholics anonymouse, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aa s message of hope and recovery to millions. Scroll down this page for the links to the 5 worksheets that you can download. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting. The original twelvestep method, the aa big book gives descriptive detail on how to recover from alcoholism. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the.
Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. The 12 steps companion has included pages numbers that correspond to the main body of the printed big book since its original launch on the app store almost 10 years ago. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning, which many of us had never attempted. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach.
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. 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. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Below we have a few worksheets available for you to download and print. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue.
For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. Chapter 5 how it works is titled the twelve steps for some reason and it only goes up to the part where it says being convinced, we were at step 3. This book has been a lifeline to millions for over 75 years. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Alcoholics anonymous 4th edition, large print softcover, 575 pages.
There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. Step 4 the seven selves alcoholics anonymous aa big book. Also included is the ability to jump to a page and search for any text within the app. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the. That is my experience upon completion of the 5th, 6th and 7th steps, april 27, 1974, and many times since in 11th step meditation. 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. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. God help me to show this person the same tolerance, pity and patience that i would cheerfully grant a sick friend.
Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the big. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking.
Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory big book. The big book from alcoholics anonymous text book chuck c a new pair of glasses aa speaker tapes bill w varieties of religious experience william james ref aa big book aa speaker mark h. A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful. There are three separate inventories suggested by the big book, and each 4th step inventory worksheet has an additional page you can print for more space. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by. 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. Jul 18, 2015 book basic training is a 10 hour video series that carefully walks the viewer through the first 172 pages of the aa big book alcoholics anonymous. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books.
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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. A member asked me about the meaning of a sentence on page 25 of the bigbook, i. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
You will need to print several resentment inventory blank sheets, 46 fear inventory. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in.
Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. May 15, 2016 the fourth step, like the whole of recovery, is a process not an event. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition item. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon. The fourth step, like the whole of recovery, is a process not an event. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
This is a sick person, how can i be helpful to him. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 14 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. God, relieve me of this fear and direct my attention to what you would have me be. The language and format is taken largely from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. The minute we make a serious attempt to probe them, we are. 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.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. How have i done the things ive resented in column 2 to the person ive listed in. Book basic training is a 10 hour video series that carefully walks the viewer through the first 172 pages of the aa big book alcoholics anonymous. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous.
It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Entire original manuscript about including the stories. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Detailsfourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing anything down.
This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. If we have been thorough about our personal inventory, we have written down a lot. This is the official website of the general service office g.
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