The primary instructions for the 12 steps are highlighted, in. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. It only takes a day to learn how it works and a lifetime to practice it. By writing first, then doing the 5 th step we can look at resentment, fear and harm individually, the way it says in the big book. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. Chapter 2 there is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill.
Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. What specific page andor paragraph is he step found. This question have often baffled me in my quest to better understand the steps. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. We made this book so that anyone who wants to can point easily to all 12 step instructions in the big book. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. These guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its our first. The chairperson announces the step, and pages in the big book that will be.
The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. The big books specific instructions on step 9, along with following the direction of our sponsor, gives us the support we need to go out and do our amends. We are talking about sanity around food, as the bb several times mention that. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. 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. 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.
With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. We have laid out the 4 th step inventory here so that it follows the big book. 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 is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step programs that have been established.
Am i ready to go to any lengths to recover from alcoholism. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Appendix ii spiritual awakening god consciounsness educational variety spiritual experience aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
If we find that any of the terms used in this book are. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. 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. It has been repeatedly proven among us that upon this simple cornerstone a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built. We thank god from the bottom of our heart that we know him better. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. One way of testing whether or not we have taken step one, is to ask yourself the question posed in the big book. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Step two says that we came to believe that a power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity. The 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book.
The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. The twelve step program big book guide big book sponsorship. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. On what pages are the steps laid out in the big book of aa. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group.
We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while. 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. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. Step twelve was changed again in 1956 in the 2 nd printing of the 2 edition. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step.
Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question quoteliveinpeace. We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. 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 life of sobriety. Our big book step instructions booklet is published below for public use and printing adobe acrobat pdf. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. 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 strong. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. Step 1 aa alcoholics anonymous big book big book basic training.