Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. 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. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. Silkworth aa big book aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. Having made our personal inventory, what shall we do about it. For me, and for many other aa members who have used the worksheets, the 4th step worksheets contained in this book have proved to be a valuable tool to accomplishing this inventory step.
A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with someone, it may be one. By no means can his book be used to replace aas big book, the 12 and 12 or any other aspect of aa. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. What was your reaction to religion, the church and god. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12 step programs across the world, have helped millions of people recover from addictions.
Originally proposed by alcoholics anonymous aa as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the twelve steps were first published in the 1939 book alcoholics. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve. Chapters 5, 6, and 7 identify the necessary actions to find that power and go into.
It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. While working the steps throughout this chapter with a sponsor i have experienced a freedom that. This should have placed the big book on the shelves except for historical studies. Steps by the big book step 6 steps by the big book. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Apr 14, 2020 on february 6, stephanie began the study of aas book twelve steps and twelve traditions. How it works 63 when we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164.
It is designed to get the user through each chapter of the big book. A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. Chapter six is study guide two, and offers some of the 12 steps that apply. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aa s, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it. There is more work to do in order to be free from the insanity of alcoholism. Please do not state that you are in stephanies workshop, for it is a break of my anonymity.
Chapter 6 into action h aving made our personal inventory, what shall we do about it. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Alcoholics anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers. This is a 2 part recording of taking a new person through in about an hour to get them to the action steps to help them unblock themselves and get recovered. The most powerful part of the big book is that no matter how far reaching alcoholics anonymous has become it remains an anonymous work, completed and presented with humility. Line of cleavage between voluntary twelft h step work and paidfor services.
This week we are continuing the study of chapter 6, into action. Overview preface preface chapter 1 bills story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics chapter 5 how it works chapter 6 into action chapter 7 working with others chapter 8 to wives chapter 9 the family afterward chapter 10 to employers chapter 11 a vision for you. Answer the work assignment questions below as you read the chapter the 2 nd time. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. It is common in aa lore to hear claims that the big book is the secondmost printed book of alltime, second only to the bible. This is a gross inaccuracy as approximately 30 million total copies have been printed. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. Searching and fearless inventory survey results, abridged. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. Chapter seven offers the listeners even more solutions to apply by finding, or starting, meetings of their own. We have been trying to get a new attitude, a new relationship with our creator, and to discover the obstacles in our path.
Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with. Ask a volunteer to read from chapter 6, into action, in the big book, starting with the paragraph at the bottom. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. Read and be prepared to discuss chapter 5, how it works. Highlighter just read and highlight the 1st time you read through the chapter. A study of step 6 of the 12step program verywell mind. The book states in many ways that faith without works is dead, and this program is not about thinking, or feeling, it is about doing. It is a comprehensive study guide that summarizes each chapter and breaks down the history of where and how it came about. We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning.
Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. 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. We begin with the title page and work our way through to the end of doctor bobs. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. This big book email study was originally taken from the big book study. Importance of working the steps workshop overeaters anonymous. 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. Original manuscript chaper 6 into action alcoholics anonymous alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format. Step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock.
The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. Then it weaves how to apply the 12 steps to your life to find freedom from the bo. Were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa.
Recovery the big book comes alive email book study. Index for the big book i am your disease promises of alcohol vs aa letting go acceptance was the answer the doctors opinion the 6 original steps in bill ws handwriting principles of the 12step recovery process recovery process the 12 steps with the promises 12 steps of insanity big book goals step 1 emotional sobriety step 2 proposition exercise. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing. Original manuscript chaper 5 how it works alcoholics anonymous alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Chapter 6, titled into action, is in my experience a guide for the steps 5 through 11 in the program we call alcoholics anonymous. Chapter 5 of the big book, misleadingly titled how it works, is an. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics an. The big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. Critique of chapter 6 into action steps 5 11 aa agnostica.
We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. There is power in people who are supporting each other and the aa fellowship is a very strong support group. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves.
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