Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered from Alcoholism (nicknamed The Big Book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition) is a 1939 basic text, describing how to seek recovery from alcoholism. (wikipedia.org)
The Big Book was originally published in 1939, and serves as the basic text of AA. (wikipedia.org)
Originally written in 1939, the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book sets for the cornerstone concepts of the recovery process as well as shares stories from men and women who have overcome the disease. (my12stepstore.com)
The book is published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services and is available through AA offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers. (wikipedia.org)
Please note that while we do our best to keep these meetings updated, alcoholics anonymous meetings are subject to change and it is best to call to verify AA meeting times and locations. (addictiontreatmentmagazine.com)
Some meetings take the form of study sessions, during which members take turns reading from the Big Book , or The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions(3), and responding. (bvsalud.org)
Content1
The second part of the book (whose content varies from edition to edition) is a collection of personal stories, in which alcoholics tell their stories of addiction and recovery. (wikipedia.org)
Steps8
AA books, such as the AA Big Book, can help you not only understand how the 12 steps came about but can also help you better understand the steps to take and the reasons behind them. (my12stepstore.com)
We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following AA's 12 steps as outlined in the original Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). (stepsbybigbook.net)
This Steps by the Big Book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines (60: 1) by studying the first 103 pages of the Big Book while actually doing the Steps. (stepsbybigbook.net)
Our goal is to study the Steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the Big Book described. (stepsbybigbook.net)
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 best and highest nature. (stepsbybigbook.net)
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.A. Grapevine ( A.A. Preamble only). (164andmore.com)
That will be lifted if you correctly follow the twelve steps in the book. (enableelearn.com)
A sponsor, generally someone who has already worked the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, serves as a guide or mentor to newer members, and beyond. (bvsalud.org)
Fellowship3
Atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers and secular alcoholics have been members of the AA Fellowship since its earliest days, making significant contributions to the development of the program. (thriftbooks.com)
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. (recoveryzone.org)
Welcome to Workaholics Anonymous Workaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from workaholism. (uslegalforms.com)
Bill W.'s Story and Dr. Bob's Nightmare and the personal experiences of some alcoholics are detailed as well as the series of solutions which evolved to become the twelve-step program. (wikipedia.org)
Chapter4
Marty Mann (1904-1980) wrote the chapter "Women Suffer Too" in the second through fourth editions of the Big Book. (wikipedia.org)
Chapter Two is the Big Book text of A Vision for You . (raksbooks.com)
Chapter Three breaks down the history of the Big Book and A Vision for You . (raksbooks.com)
One chapter in the Big Book is dedicated to "Working with Others," and begins with the statement, "Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics"(2). (bvsalud.org)
Intergroup1
The book may also be sold by Intergroup/Central Offices or recovery book stores at List Price or slightly higher. (164andmore.com)
Sober2
The idea for the book developed when Bill W. and Dr. Bob realized their system had helped over 40 men stay sober for more than 2 years. (wikipedia.org)
Sixteen stories are retained from the third edition, including the "Pioneers of A.A." section, which helps the reader remain linked to A.A.'s historic roots, and shows how early members applied this simple but profound program that helps alcoholics get sober today. (abebooks.com)
Editions2
Approximately 21 million copies of the first three editions of "Alcoholics Anonymous" have been distributed. (abebooks.com)
Look for editions of this book at your library , or elsewhere . (upenn.edu)
Narcotics Anonymous1
Narcotics Anonymous coined the term "one is too many, a thousand is never enough," when referencing how the craving can take over. (enableelearn.com)
Cornerstone concepts1
Alcoholics Anonymous (also known as the Big Book in recovery circles) sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. (abebooks.com)
Copies1
It is one of the best-selling books of all time, having sold 30 million copies. (wikipedia.org)
Recovery11
The writers indicate that an alcoholic "of our type" can under no circumstances become a moderate drinker: only abstinence and the understanding of the community of alcoholics can lead to recovery. (wikipedia.org)
This fourth edition has been approved by the General Service Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous, in the hope that many more may be led toward recovery by reading its explanation of the A.A. program and its varied examples of personal experiences which demonstrate that the A.A. program works. (abebooks.com)
The fourth edition of Alcoholics Anonymous , affectionately known as the Big Book, includes twenty-four new stories and continues to pass on AA's message of hope and recovery to millions. (hazelden.org)
The AA Big Book is the foundational piece of literature for the 12 step recovery process. (my12stepstore.com)
Throughout the years, these personal stories have been updated by the millions that the process has helped, while still retaining the essential recovery text and principles that the AA Big Book is known for. (my12stepstore.com)
It is sad that countless addicts and alcoholics have rejected 12 Step recovery because the G_d word is up on the wall and included in prayers and literature. (enableelearn.com)
I have found over the last decade in recovery that when I turn my Will over to the care of the God of my understanding that I am restored to sanity and my thoughts are sound, they are on a higher plane as the Big Book tells me. (enableelearn.com)
OR 1 New Meeting Starter Kit and 1 Book of Recovery and 1 Book of Discovery and 010 Pamphlets $12.35 $40.95 $59.95 2 New Meeting Starter. (uslegalforms.com)
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From now on, fill in Workaholics Anonymous Book Of Recovery Pdf from the comfort of your home, workplace, or even on the move. (uslegalforms.com)
Founded in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been a mainstay in treatment and recovery from alcoholism on a worldwide basis, with over two million members in approximately 180 countries(1). (bvsalud.org)
Endorsement1
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 Anonymous World Services Inc., or the A.A. Grapevine, Inc. Further A.A.W.S. Inc. and the A.A. Grapevine Inc. have no objection to the use of this material in the 164 and More concordance. (164andmore.com)
Group2
Written by William G. "Bill W." Wilson, one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA or A.A.), and many of the first 100 members of the group, the composition process was collaborative, with drafts of the book being sent back and forth between Bill W.'s group in New York and Robert Holbrook Smith (Dr. Bob), the other AA founder, in Akron, Ohio. (wikipedia.org)
You should not bookmark this page, but you can request that we add this book to our curated collection, which has stable links. (upenn.edu)
Hope4
If you haven't gone through the AA Big Book yet, we strongly encourage you to go through and gain clarity and hope through the principles and stories that the book brings to light. (my12stepstore.com)
Only once we open the spiritual channels and begin to accept a Higher Power into our lives can we hope to find a solution to our alcoholic condition. (enableelearn.com)
Whether you are a spiritual seeker or you hope to deepen your experience in your own tradition, the following books may help guide you along your path. (beliefnet.com)
Look to great resources, such as the Sepsis Alliance, read their stories of hope and survival, and when the internet becomes overwhelming, turn to a great book by Dr. Harlan R. Weinberg called Dr. Weinberg's Best Health Resources on the Web. (cdc.gov)
World Services2
Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. "Alcoholics Anonymous" and the "Blue People" graphic are registered trademarks of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved. (aa.org)
This site is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc. (AAWS) AAWS has neither reviewed nor endorsed the contents of this site. (nwarkaa.org)
Addiction1
Wilson started writing the book in 1938 with the financial support of Charles B. Towns (1862-1947), an expert on alcoholism and drug addiction who was a supporter and creditor of Alcoholics Anonymous and lent Wilson $2500 ($41,870 in 2014 dollar values). (wikipedia.org)
Main1
The main goal of the book is to make it possible for the reader to find a power greater than himself to solve his problem. (wikipedia.org)
Program2
Anonymous is dedicated to "How it Works"(2), clinicians and researchers strive to identify mechanisms of action that can help explain the effectiveness of this mutual help program. (bvsalud.org)
The purpose of this brief article is to draw parallels and to provide specific, selected examples of how these therapeutic factors may express themselves in the "spiritual program of action"(2) that is Alcoholics Anonymous. (bvsalud.org)
Edition1
Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Trade Edition. (abebooks.com)
Open1
By hearing open and honest accounts from others and reading personal stories in the Big Book (which has evolved to better reflect the changing membership over time), these individuals come to identify with those who have thought, felt, and behaved similarly. (bvsalud.org)
Members1
Throughout Beliefnet's discussion boards, members have talked about the books that have had the greatest spiritual impact on their lives. (beliefnet.com)
Paperback2
Book Description Paperback or Softback. (abebooks.com)
The 164 and More book is sold on this website at the Publisher List Price of $20.00 plus postage. (164andmore.com)
Written1
In 2011, Time magazine placed the book on its list of the 100 best and most influential books written in English since 1923, the year in which the magazine was first published. (wikipedia.org)
Writings1
It is interesting how different are the books and writings which have the most meaning for us, and the paths which we follow. (beliefnet.com)
PI Service News which contains events and latest news and press releases, including articles by Non-Alcoholic Trustees. (alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk)
Found2
As an alcoholic I have found I needed to grow up mentally and emotionally and I agree with the idea of emotional dysfunctionality which I believe is caused, probably, by past trauma or attachment issues. (enableelearn.com)
Nearly 47% of the alcohol-attributable cancers were linked to heavy drinking, which the authors defined as 60 or more grams of ethanol alcohol (the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages), or more than six drinks, per day. (cnn.com)
International2
U.S. President Richard Nixon received the millionth copy of the book, The 25-millionth copy of the Big Book was presented to Jill Brown, the warden of San Quentin State Prison, at the International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous in Toronto, Ontario to commemorate the first prison meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous taking place at San Quentin in 1941. (wikipedia.org)
He is also the editor in chief of CDC health information for international travel, nicknamed the yellow book. (cdc.gov)
Millions2
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. (thriftbooks.com)
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and 12 Step Programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. (raksbooks.com)