See our study editionfor a far more comprehensive index in book form. To a purest they are different models and to me yes they are but 99. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. Artist shankar ehsaan loy, sonu nigam, alka yagnik. The sixth edition includes stories not previously published in earlier editions, written by narcotics anonymous members from all over the world. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides.
It includes and expands upon the readings in the little white booklet, and is the cornerstone of the narcotics anonymous program. See our study edition for a far more comprehensive index in book form. Aa big book leather bound study edition my 12 step store. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Carry the message laminated na bookmark 12 steps of a sponsor laminated. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. In a hall way closet top shelf laying down a first edition big book that felt like it has never been opened. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. When this study guide of the aa big book was prepared, the author anticipated different degrees of interest by readers.
The aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony music entertainment india pvt. Ive chopped and changed on this in my mind over the 7 or so yrs of my sobriety. 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 standard na book on twelve step recovery for people addicted to chemicals. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The process includes believing in a power greater than yourself, admitting past mistakes, making amends to people you have harmed through alcoholism and continuing to focus on spiritual growth. Big book, page 35, line 1 the big book items can be restructured within the twelve steps without much reshaping or cramming. Smf56 suggested topics for discussion meetings alcoholics. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. Arranged into sections alphabetically, includes both keyword and subject references. The big book items reflect the founders concentration upon.
The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Na has also produced dozens of informational pamphlets, or ips, of varying length that cover a wide range of recoveryrelated topics. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Complete english big books set big book english edition 9780736877817. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense.
Your word is shown within the context of the sentence s in which it is used. In my view it is a better text in mny ways from the aa big book because it is more uptodate and does not have bill ws excellent but dated writing style of some seventyodd years ago, so it is better suited to younger people today. A ninth chapter has been included, just for today, as well as a tenth chapter, more will be revealed. Apr 17, 2015 music video by nas performing made you look.
Narcotics anonymous was formed in july 1953, with the first meeting held in southern california. The first eight chapters are based on the topic headings in the white book and carry the same title. The big book of book reports share this workbook make book reports a breeze with this workbook that contains plenty of pages for kids to thoroughly investigate and write about a book. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Did you purchase the royal flush book package at the 2019 family reunion. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. The basic text is just that, the basic text of narcotics anonymous. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Many recovering alcoholics work the 12 steps with a sponsor. Hydraulic pump naa restoration and repair tips forum. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
Word index practically every word in the main text indexed by paragraph number. Book one discusses the basics of the na program and the twelve steps and traditions. Unless otherwise noted, all sessions will take place at windows on minnesota, 50th floor, ids towernew this year. Print a copy of the first side print page 1 only, then reinsert it into the paper tray of your printer and print page 2. Recovery shop is the home to the aa big book index bookmark. You can use any of our indexes with either edition. The 1953 is call the jubilee due to being the 50th year tractor and the naa is the 1954.
The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. Big book index first 164 pages 3 subject pages paragraphs proper use of will power 85 1 prospects decision 95 3 quit playing god 62 through 63 3 then 1 repairing the damage 99 1 resentment 64 3 restless, irritable, and discontented xxvi 4. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Complete english big books set big book english edition. Books by narcotics anonymous author of narcotics anonymous. Outline in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. This sounds like a big order, and we cant do it all at once. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Narcotics anonymous has 26 books on goodreads with 12070 ratings.
We didnt become addicted in one day, so remembereasy does it. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. I would have no basic objection to revision, but i guess, for me, it would depend on what, specifically, was being changed. There is one thing more than anything else that will defeat us in our recovery. Narcotics anonymouss most popular book is narcotics anonymous. Readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics. Examples are an index in the back matter of a book and an index that serves as a library catalog.
This is a fairly comprehensive index to the big book, the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. His family clean the house out before they sold it. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. The material is primarily intended for those individual members of aa who, like the author, have difficulty intelligently reconciling what they find in aas basic text with various religious concepts of a power greater. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. The big book lays out the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous and includes personal stories of those who found recovery in the program. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. 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. Mental, spiritual and physical disease readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics. Recovery literature in english us we offer all available information pamphlets and na booklets here, in all currently available languages, in order to serve our members and potential members. About the narcotics anonymous na 12step recovery program. We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and.
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