Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and wome. In the opinion of the staff, the importance of the following interview lies in the fact that it represents the deductions of a man who is in the unique position of being able to appraise a. The sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This book is the bestselling selfhelp book for conquering addictions that range from alcoholism to. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa cover art. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health. The introduction is offered as a medical perspective on alcoholism, but silkworth spends much of the chapter speaking of the limits of his own profession when it. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Historically, and often in practice, however, the nonorganization of worldwide fellowships has represented a much narrower tradition, inherited from the evangelical small e christian oxford group, or as a. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa audio download. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. It was thought that no alcoholic man or woman could be excluded from our society. South floridas own big book george takes you through the 12 steps of alcohoics anonymous.
These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Their secretary ruth hock, later famously reported that aas big book wouldnt have been written without bill, and it wouldnt have been published without hank. Audio big book ideal for those who find difficulty reading, an audio version of the big book in mp3 format. A, as both an insider and an outsider, as both an old friend of a. One of the founders of alcoholics anonymous and the primary author of the big book, bill w. These recordings were made at the west broward club in davie, fl during late 20012002. Concepts, other than those utilized by traditional religion, do exist. 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. Now available on cd, alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Aa speakernew talk june 27, 2018 getting unshackled through the 12 step process. Silkworth wrote that the alcoholic becomes restless, irritable, and discontent when all he is doing is not drinking. Aa speakers joe and charlie we agnostics the big book.
It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. Thought in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. One fundamental idea of god, based upon the basic text of aa, see pg. How carl jung inspired the creation of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study.
Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. That includes my wonderful, faulted, evangelical first sponsor, rob. I have copies but they are either older and muffled or recorded by someone who is monotone and mostly uninteresting to listen to. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. A their large emphasis upon the principles of selfsurvey. This is the most modern audio version of the alcoholics anonymous big book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions audio version.
The wouldbe publishing magnates were william griffith wilson and henry giffen parkhurst. In fact, one of the possible names for aa then was, the james club after the book of james from the bible. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. The second edition of the seminal work of alcoholics anonymous, the big book, was released in 1955 and continues to be extremely influential in the lives of so many addicts. The unity of alcoholics anonymous is the most cherished qual. Aas program extends beyond abstaining from alcohol. The threeletter word god is generally used to communicate a concept of infinite knowledge and power. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Thinking in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The essential recovery text was updated last year to include 24 new personal stories. Alcoholics anonymous the big book audios 4th edition on cd. Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states, resentment is the number one offender. Some of us start fancying ourselves as healers, miracle advisors, spiritual advisors, economic advisors.
Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audible. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. Because the first men i met at the meetings were totally into the big book of aa, i in turn was totally into it. I have just reread the first chapter of alcoholics anonymous comes of age. Silkworth, a new york specialist in alcoholism who is now accounted no less than a medical saint by a. Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous. Silkworth was the medical director of townes hospital in new york city, a renowned hospital in the field of alcoholism. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. Page 2 of 344 see appendix ii may discover new thinking about a power greater than yourself. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group.
Silkworth s picture to listen to big book studies with joe and charlie, talks by father marten, talks by father john doe, discussions by sandy b. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. Silkworth, would become a lifelong advocate for aa. Silkworth s care on three separate occasions there. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Now available on cd, the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aas message of hope and recovery to millions worldwide.
This is the original text, with the addition of personal stories from both the first and second editions. Many people who are in recovery have found that the 12 step prayers not only aid in helping you find your own higher power, but that the 12 step prayers also bring a feeling of serenity. These are posted as an aid to the blind, those who have difficulty reading or who are remote from meetings either in prison or in hard to reach places. Click the link below to download a pdf version of this document or scroll down to continue reading.
This is an all addictions big book step study workshop. 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. I think the way we absorb information has changed and all formats are of benifit. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. Hey everyone before you buy this particular book you must know the page numbers are not the same as the og book i had to rebuy the big book with the appropriate page numbers to correctly follow along my sponsor made me, but saw her point. This is a transcript of the speech that bill wilson gave at the texas state aa convention in fort worth on june 12th, 1954 where he details the process of how the big book came about. Here is a letter published in the aa grapevine, december 1999, vol. The big book describes us as egocentric, egotistical, self seeking, and selfwill run riot even though we dont like to admit it.
The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa audible audio edition. From the start, though, you could say i had some problems with the material. The hoop you have to jump through is a lot wider than you think. The chapter itself is a raggletaggle collection of reminiscences, narratives, and bill w.
The doctors opinion w e ofalcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical esti mate of the plan of recovery described in this book. Alcoholics anonymous wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Alcoholics anonymous big book by william silkworth. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa audiobook. Bob smith, glenn langohr, glenn langohr, one day at a time publishing. Doctorss opinion 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous addeddate 201027 14. The book was their remaining hope of large profits, and social significance. Wilson credits the oxford group for the methodology of a. Goals of the big book goal 1 describe the problem goal 2 describe the solution goal 3 define the action necessary for recovery. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
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