This has left historians and aa members divided over some important questions. A big book compromise opens aa to unbelievers aa beyond belief. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a. It is only partly true and does not discuss eight of the steps. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. It is a comprehensive study guide that summarizes each chapter and breaks down the history of where and how it came about. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our lives by collaborating with a power greater than ourselves an inner knowing, our own. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with.
The time given for any particular study can be extended or shortened as each team chooses. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. The big book, alcoholics anonymous, is probably the most important single factor not only in the recovery of the individual alcoholic who finds sobriety in a. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Chapter 10 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. Overview preface preface chapter 1 bills story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics chapter 5 how it works chapter 6 into action chapter 7 working with others chapter 8 to wives chapter 9 the family afterward chapter 10 to employers chapter 11 a. 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.
So i want to thank bballdad for letting me know about this as well as everyone elses suggestions. When the study is completed, each member will have read through chapter seven of the book alcoholics anonymous including the preface and forewords to all editions. All day aa chapter 1 bills story big book part 1 12 steps 164. 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 big book should be shelved and used only as a historical document. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, reflections revisions, daily, step productions, twelve.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. In his book, writing the big book, schaberg wastes no time dropping a bomb on any version of aa history originating from bill wilson or any of his closest associates who were actively involved in the earliest formative stages of what eventually became aa. 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. 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. As we continue to study the big book we will learn there is nothing we can do. Working with others, chapter 7 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, addresses step 12, but covers only the second part. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program. We believe that the doctors opinion and the first four chapters in the big book prepare us for chapter five. This diagram is a handy reference for where the steps are located in the big book. We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as. Those closest to wilson are characterized as having atrociously poor memories and at times even.
Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. Having had a spiritual experience as the result of this course of action, we. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As he finished each chapter, he sent the draft to smith, who shared it with.
We asked his protection and care with complete abandon. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. Sober member, kevin mooney, 31 years sober, takes the group through chapter 7.
Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s. This fourth edition includes the twelve concepts for world. 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. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson.
A current 200 page study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. In its chapter, we agnostics, the big book outlines its attitude toward spiritual and religious matters. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. The big book of alcoholics anonymous preface states. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. There are hundreds of questions to answer for the doctors opinion, bills story, the is a solution, more about alcoholism and the rest. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Im in a different fellowship than aa, and im finding this to be a wonderful. What other book might you compare the big book an d a s tudy guide of the 12 steps of aa to and why. Aa pg 12 we found the great reality deep down within us. Summaries and main point for each chapter are also included.
The big book is the basic text of the original 12step recovery program now. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following. My homegroup has a member break down chapter 7 after we finish listening to the big book recordings.
The first part includes chapter 5, titled how it works, which contains the 12 steps and is usually. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. It relieved me somewhat to learn that in alcoholics. 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 distributed source aa gso ny. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. Date change the workshop will begin 311 rather than 34 as originally posted. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the. Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session. More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now.
Is this the christian god, or can we really take this to mean a god of our own understanding. A searching, fearless moral inventory as it is expressed in chapter 5 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. If we go through the big book in this way, we will be able. Great book bad reader what could have made this a 4 or 5star listening experience for you. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. Recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica.
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