Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. There are many page references to help each person working the steps to easily refer back to aas major text. I usually like to start a study of the big book way of life with something on the circle and triangle. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and reli. This study material sticks closely to aas big book, alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Episodes experience the big book aa big book study. The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. No attention is given to the positive qualities of the person taking a selfinventory, yet it is most important to remember our good qualities while dealing with the negative ones. Later on it is revealed that the common solution to alcoholism is a vital spiritual experience.
The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. 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.
The format that was given to me is called the hyannis method. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. At a big book meeting, they readdiscuss and hopefully study the big book. Many books with wisdom can be read endlessly, and you find something new each time.
You may reproduce materials of the big book bunch, provided. This book shows where the wording has changed from the first edition and has the exact reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. In this part of the book, he writes the prescription. I cannot say enough good things about this book, or stress its importance enough if you are interested in working your 12 step program of recovery the way our founders did. This book is great for the alcoholic who wants to learn more about the history of the aa big book while following the aa big book. Men and women drink essentially because they like the effect produced by alcohol.
The reason is, the bb is the basic textbook for recovery in aa. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. The founder of the oxford movement a christian evangelical movement and the birthplace of aa frank nathaniel daniel buchman was born in the small town pop. They considered a number of options, but the one that won out was a decision to write a book, and as it happens that solved both problems. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. The bbss format is the only thing that worked for me. Chapter 10 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. It is common knowledge that the big book is called a gift from god and aas bible by many members. Included is all material from inside the front cover through page 164, plus appendices i traditions and ii spiritual experience. A study guide for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aa s solution to alcoholism as outlined in the big book would also need to have three parts. Big book study groups, big book meetings, back to basics groups, and the like further cement this view. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner.
This format came from a group of men, who could not get sober by just going to open aa meetings. I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. Inquiry by scientific, medical, and religious societies will be welcomed. The big book carries the great message of the common solution. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery.
Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. 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. The alcoholic suffers from a severe case of twisted thinking insanity. This will take you to a page which contains documents as well as links to podcasts which might be helpful to you in your journey. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. But the big book says, next day found me drinking both gin and sedative.
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. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Box 31, washingtonville, 109920031 ny alcoholics anonymous big book study group.
This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. As far as the practicing alcoholic is concerned, it is the normal drinkers who are abnormal. We can see that drinking is injurious and gets us into trouble, but we really cannot differentiate the true from the false, because to us, we are doing what we consider normal. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Go to the primary purpose group study guide page and download the individual sections of the ppg big book study guide in word, open office writer, and other word processing programs. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step.
One of the fl bbss websites with speakers is the north central fl group. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. There is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. It may be helpful to point out what is at times a source of confusion for aa members.
Was i thinking of what i could pack into the stream of life. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. I recently had the opportunity to hear archer speak in the detroit, michigan area. Appendix ii may discover new thinking about a power greater than yourself. Click here or on the word document to view or save skype open big book study meetings as of. This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If you are interested in how the big book of alcoholics anonymous might help in your journey through overeaters anonymous, please click on the image to the left. The longer a work remains unchanged and unchallenged the more sacred it becomes. In hindsight, i had ignored the suggestion in the long form of tradition five.
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. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and. Step meeting an experienced aa member goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics.
The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
We are going to use his book alcoholics anonymous universal edition as the basis for a big book study group. Thinking in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. How was i resentful if so, do 4 column inventory 2. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. Find the latest 30 episodes below grouped by the day of the week they were recorded. We determined from the first part of the big book that we are powerless. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. 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.
The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. Big book study in 1939, alcoholics anonymous did not have a name or a good way to carry its message to the sick and suffering alcoholic. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. There are many who are offended when what they believe is found to be in conflict with what the aa big book actually says. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. I started working the steps out of the big book in 1998, with a step study sponsor and a supportive big book group. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Counsel with persons is often desirable, but we let god be the final judge. The van alstyne group is not affiliated with the the linked website or its authors. Should you choose to follow this study guide, you will be presented ideas which this author has found to be consistent with the basic text of aa. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Barber conducting an aa big book meeting of course with anonymity of those in attendance. 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. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. Alcoholic selftest using the big book this study of. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black by anonymous may 1, 2008.
Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. North central florida big book step study groups welcome if anyone has access to speakers online from the bbss annual convention i would really appreciate direction. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. This step is described in parts of chapters 1, 2, 3, and all of chapter 4. These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge outlined in the text book, alcoholics anonymous as of august 2015. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. 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.
Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. 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. This is the fellowship thats also mentioned on page 84, of the big book. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. We realize that some people are as fanatical about sex as others are loose. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44.
During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. The goal of these video uploads is to encourage athome participation. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern hybrid 12step book instead of the big book. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. The sensation is so elusive that, while they admit it is injurious, they cannot after a time differentiate the true from the false. Steps by the big book step 4 resentments steps by the big. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
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