Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Whether we come through the doors of alcoholics anonymous or. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning, which many of us had never attempted. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting you can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting, or online at you do not need to print the following step material until you are instructed to do so. We want to fi nd exactly how, when, and where our natu ral desires have warped us. Breaking down step five of aa alcoholics anonymous we admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in. The aa cleveland district office has put together the following fourth step guide and was taken directly from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Everything contained in the fourth step inventory worksheets is directly from the book alcoholics anonymous.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. No doubt we shall point with pride to the good lives we thought we led before the bottle cut us down. First published in 1939, the aa big book sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the aa stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.
Bob would have only taken 15 or 2o people through the steps if. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Ready about the fourth step of alcoholics anonymous, which requires a very. Make a searching and fearless moral inventory youtube. The worksheets were created by using the precise instructions in the big book to make taking the fourth step as easy and simple as possible. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a stren uous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in our selves which had been blocking us. Al assets and liabilities 4th step from the founders lists the sponsor does this with the sponsee, together. It is not a guide from any rehabilitation center, nor a guide from any person, but rather the a. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book.
The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. To illustrate, here are the same three resentments with the fourth column added to include the self, manifested in various ways. We are all sad to have lost him, however the world was made a better place, for having had him. Jul 17, 2019 the book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12 step recovery program now known by the same name. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud tyrell merritt. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group.
The large print fourth edition of alcoholics anonymouse, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aas message of hope and recovery to millions. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. Breaking down step five of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. To be able to start on this step, the previous three steps must of. Feb 26, 2018 odomtology 12 step recovery media 83,434 views 10. Foundation for freedom if the thought of making that searching and fearless inventory of yourself feels overwhelming, know you are not alone. Jan 29, 2017 according to larry gaines, the unlikely partnership of joe and charlie was the result of joes unstable beginnings in alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 158 mb. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. The program uses a 12step program, including step 4, developed and modified based on the experiences of former members and the writings of the groups founder. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition item. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one, probably because its a crucial step towards effective and lasting recovery. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps.
The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Alcoholics anonymous publishes several books, reports, pamphlets, and other media, including a periodical known as the aa grapevine. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Jan 08, 2020 breaking down step five of aa alcoholics anonymous we admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. The big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. These 4th step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. From the forward to the first edition of the book, alcoholics anonymous there is much more to life than being physically sober. Aa big book fourth edition big book alcoholics anonymous. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous.
A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. B1 alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. On april 14, 2016, dan sherman, the author of big book awakening lost his battle with cancer. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Our goals are to live the spiritual process through which sobriety is obtained and enhanced, and to publish at no charge our. We hope it will assist you in completing your personal inventory. Learning the process of overcoming resentment literally saves the lives of people who are afflicted with the disease of alcoholism. If someone has been through the steps, is sober, and wants to do a year long 4th step, then that is great, but it seems dangerous and untrue to tell a still suffering alcoholic that the big book says to do it that way. Understanding step 4 of the 12 steps verywell mind. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. Big book awakening 4th step workshop resentment examples and worksheets 122006 columns 1 4 to download the most current versions of these worksheets go to. Step 4 of alcoholics anonymous involves creating a list of your shortcomings. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book.
It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics anonymous. Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Everything contained in these sheets is directly from the big book alcoholics anonymous, there is no opinion, just fact. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. When you take inventory, you take notes or write down all that you have on hand. Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english. This big book study article shows where you can find the information in the book, alcoholics anonymous, that explains how and when bill w.
Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here.
The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. Using the process outlined in the big book is an essential guideline to. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. We have created this guide because we agree with these sentiments. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. Step four prayer freedom from resentment step 4 of the 12. 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 sentiment against any radical. We thank god from the bottom of our heart that we know him better. 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.
The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12 step recovery program now known by the same name. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions, the latter explaining aas fundamental principles in depth. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008.
The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. We wish to look squarely at the unhappiness this has caused others and ourselves. Alcoholics anonymous programs aa promises 12step faq drug abuse programs the first step aa big book. Joe had been studying the big book since 1962, but since. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. These fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Being convinced that self, manifested in various ways, was what had defeated us, we considered its common manifestations. Aa speakers joe and charlie working the 4th step the. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Alcoholics anonymous step 4 guides us to make a searching and. A history of alcoholics anonymous ernest kurtz wrote about the.
The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers. My heart goes out to you as i remember my struggles to find the willingness to complete this step. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Since the overall philosophy of alcoholics anonymous is that alcoholism is just a symptom of a spiritual disease, the real problem is in character flaws that need to be faced and when possible, overcome.
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 sentiment against any radical changes made to it. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. The big book states this at the outset of the description of the step four, on page 64. Step four is our vigorous and painstaking effort to dis cover what these liabilities in each of us have been, and are. The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. How have i done the things ive resented in column 2 to the person ive listed in.
Step five of aas alcoholics anonymous twelve step program is essential to the fundamental change of personality required to overcome an alcohol andor drug addiction. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. The precise instructions for taking the 12 steps is contained in the book, alcoholics anonymous. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. It can be given to a newcomer so they can fill it out on their own. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. The big book explains that we must make a list that includes all our resentments we have and have ever had, an account of sexual conduct and our fears. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. Alcoholics anonymous programs aa promises 12 step faq drug abuse programs the first step aa big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions kindle edition by alcoholics anonymous world service inc download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Apr 07, 2020 alcoholics anonymous is a national organization dedicated to assisting sufferers of alcohol abuse and addiction with overcoming the challenges faced during the rehabilitation process. Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states, resentment is the number one offender. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. My mission is to carry on what dan sherman started. To view this printable aa step worksheet, click the orange button. This is a guide and format which permits the writing of a. Step four of aas twelvestep program of recovery is infamously the scary one. All page numbers in this fourth step inventory workshop. Fourth step inventory introduction to the 4th step.
Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. They comfort the melancholy one by fi rst showing him that his. Aa speakers joe and charlie bills story the big book comes alive duration.
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