The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The big book of alcoholics anonymous still stands as today as the primary text for aa and is the foundation for most other 12 step programs. Home of the the alcoholics anonymous twelve and twelve book dictionary 77 pages. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for screen viewing download size about 477k. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. Step meetings, some groups will discuss the traditions so that, every thirteenth meeting the group focuses on a tradition. Recoveryworld, aa, alcoholics anonymous, multilingual aa,gamblers anonymous, naranon, narcotics anonymous, overeaters anonymous, schizophrenics anonymous, sex. The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. The little big book dictionary and concordance reference for the aa big book.
The anonymous press concordance to alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Neither these big book concordance pages are authorized, produced, approved or endorsed by alcoholics anonymous or any other 12 step program. Book 2 aa big book standard hardback book 62 aa big book. Steps by the big book a study guide for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. A concordance to alcoholics anonymous by stephen e. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. The anonymous press concordance to alcoholics anonymous. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous.
Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition reproduction 1939 alcoholism aa steps. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Aa big book aa big book the washingtonians the foundation progress and principles washington temperance society of baltimore the missionary spirit alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for. Aa daily reflections book large print, 12 step puzzle book volume 3, 24 hours a day book large.
The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. Alcoholics anonymous aa the little big book dictionary and. Alcoholics anonymous step program page number sobriety phonics recovery insight words big. This copy of the big book concordance is shareware. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Get the best deals on aa big book when you shop the largest online selection at. Willing to believecornerstone of a spiritual structure. The big book of alcoholics anonymous forward to the 1st. Give me your protection and care as i abandon myself to you and give up my old ways and my old ideas just for today. Big book dictionary alcoholics anonymous aa dictionary. Aa big book dictionary and concordance, aa twelve steps and twelve. The source for the alcoholics anonymous big book dictionary lbbd and the 12n12 dictionary and the na basic text dictionary recovery emporium.
This is a 1 page summary of sections out of the aa big book original manuscript on step 2. With a feature packed big book reader, search tool, sobriety calculator, notes, aa contacts database and more, the 12 steps aa companion experience is unmatched. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. This study helps you to grow in your faith and recovery. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. The big book is the basic text of the original 12step recovery program now known worldwide by the name, alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book dictionary and concordance large print ebay. With crossreferences for verses, concordances make it easy to understand the meaning of terms and the context in which those words are used. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 58. In 1981 aa meetings in new england were so far to the other extreme no mention of god anymore, no prayers after wards,no mention of the big book, it was all, just dont drink today and go to a meeting.
This is a rough draft of pertinent sections out of the big book original manuscript on taking someone through step 2. Virginia m mccabe rated it it was amazing dec 25, 2015. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step. A simpler, or perhaps a better way to look at the 12 steps. Alcoholics anonymous aa big bk dictionary concordance fits inside big bk. Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of jesus christ. The little big book dictionary and concordance one day at a time one day at a time. A bible concordance is an alphabetical listings of words and phrases found in the holy bible and shows where the terms occur throughout all books of scripture. Details about alcoholics anonymous aa the little big book dictionary and concordance. Alcoholics anonymous, chapter 5 how it works pages 5864 the first and second edition book alcoholics anonymous is in public domain. As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance.
The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. 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. 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. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions. Stephen was a successful author and multimedia producer. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. I am so tired of drinking, and i know now that i cannot leave it on my own. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book.
The anonymous press concordance to alcoholics anonymous the anonymous press on. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Introduction to steps by the big book, workbook for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa steps 123 notes. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Their software eaa2 is awesome for study as are there study big books. Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book concordance for twelve. That aside, i use the 12x12 which is a more in depth look at the steps, and i. The little big book dictionary large print10x 7 newand concordance fits inside big book for convenience. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Kudos to the little red book it inspired me a lot to read, alcoholics anonymous.
Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. The central emphasis of the big book compendium is summarizing and dissecting key points of the big book, besides that we will also occasionally examine modern recovery beliefs that contradict the contents of the big book. An index to alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition. It is our view that this cult has as its aims the control of aa in great britain and the promulgation of its own version of the recovery programme that is both a corruption of the message and the spirit of the fellowship. 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. Stephen edward poe died on thursday, january 6, 2000 at washoe medical center. Relax in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. A concordance to alcoholics anonymous, the only complete reference authority for studying the big book. Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. My travels to reno, years back i found a mini aa that had a mini concordance in it. Software includes two studies plus a recovery concordance. At first, i pretty much knew from instinct, and from previously studying the bible. Your first aa meeting an unofficial guide for the perplexed. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes.
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. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. A concordance to the the big book including the stories at the end where one can take any of 9,885 different words and find every page in the big book in which that word is used based on 3rd edition so some stories will differ. Step two of aa in our lives i have come to believe that by being in the fellowship of aa, with the aid of the 12 steps, that i can walk through the painful times in recovery knowing that an end is near, this too shall pass and there is always light at the end of darkness, as i stay clean and continue to work the steps.
The ultimate index to pages 1164 of alcoholics anonymous an indispensable resource for the serious big book student. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book dictionary and concordance. A true word concordance to the text of the alcoholics anonymous. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the anonymous press concordance to alcoholics anonymous. Bible comparison with aa big book alcoholics anonymous 12 step. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Definitions do not necessarily translate for use with the twelve steps and twelve traditions book of a. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
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