Beginning in the early 1980s, we began receiving twelve step guides and step worksheets along with requests that we develop a standard set of guides for the na fellowship to use in working through the twelve steps. As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. There is no support for this download even if a donation is made. The heroheroines journey new three spiritual gifts on five pathways with ten mission elements. Nothing short of continuous action upon these as a way of life can bring the muchdesired result. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and inspirational readings second edition featuring 44 new prayers written and compiled by bill p. We hope the little red book opens new avenues of thought and helps the aa member arrive at his or her successful interpretation of the program.
Step 10 is, in my opinion, a lifelong step, as many of our. This is the official website of the general service office g. Al kohallek goes 12 stepping this workbook includes all twelve steps, which may be applied to any area of our life. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. The 12 steps with the promises 12 steps of insanity big book goals step 1 emotional sobriety step 2 proposition exercise step 3 prayer 3rd step vision for your life exercise 12 reasons we slip by bill w. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. Alcoholics anonymous comes of age aaca, pass it on. Click any document name above doc or pdf to view or download a section of the workbook. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The essence of step three is turning over your will, getting out of the way, and being restored to reality, honesty, balance and peace of mind. There are about as many versions of the 12 steps as there are alcoholics in aa who use the program to get sober and maintain their sobriety. Questions from the 12 and 12 text step eight 91 we made a list of all persons we had harmed.
You are invited to pick those questions that seem most relevant to your recovery and answer them to the best of your ability. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. 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. Contents introduction guide for daily reading 1 serenity prayer 2 the lords prayer 3 prayer of saint francis of assisi 4 todays thought 5 sanskrit proverb 6 to be prayer.
The new sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12 step course that goes in conjunction with the current 12 3 questionnaire. Permission to reprint and adapt the twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts does not mean that a. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. In the big bookthe central text of aa that outlines the programthe 12 steps are defined as a set of principles, spiritual in nature, when practiced as a way of life, can expel the obsession to drink and enable the sufferer to become happily and usefully whole. Pdf version one this is a basic version of the text of alcoholics anonymous. Although the journey starts when a person walks into his or her first meeting, the real recovery begins when the decision is made to let go and allow a greater power to take over.
Alcoholics anonymous learn about the 12 steps of aa. Common symptoms of emotional insecurit y are worry, anger, selfpity, and depression. 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. The little red book makes frequent reference to basic matter in alcoholics anonymous, third edition. Ive attached the step 9 from the 12 steps and 12 traditions, something that can benefit us all before attempting to practice this step. Anonymous aa, with primary emphasis given to steps 1 though 5. Members of aa and other twelve step programs strive to find a new path by embracing spirituality and admitting they alone cannot control their addiction. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this.
The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Bedevilments versus the promises spontaneous wisdom of aa members step 4 some helpful thoughts 4th step inventory. The program and this download site are supported through the voluntary contributions of those who use it. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers. God, i offer myself to thee to build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. 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. Twelve defining moments in the history of alcoholics anonymous. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Bob and the good oldtimers dbgo and twelve steps and twelve traditions tstt, and ernest kurtzs scholarly study, notgod. Apart from the web site, there is no technical support for this. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction.
More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Fellowship demand propelled this project up the na world service conference literature committees priority. This diagram is a handy reference for where the steps are located in the big book. By april, 1945, earl t, founder of aa in chicago whose big book story is he sold himself short suggested to bill w that he codify the traditions and write essays on them in the grapevine. In addition to abstinence from alcohol, a major goal of the treatment is to foster the patients commitment to participation in aa. Our fears of the third step, and the dangerous thinking to which these fears lead, can be eased by breaking this step down into a series of smaller, separate hurdles. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. Over course there are other prayers that work as well, like the jesus prayer, etc.
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. Pray for help with the assets and shortcomings you found in your 4 th and 10 th step work. Part one als 40 day serendipity journey al kohallek begins his most ambitious undertaking part one covers the first nine steps using the first 164 pages of the big book alcoholics anonymous and the steps form the book 12 steps and 12 traditions. The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous, as adapted from a. All of these workbooks and workshops are available as free downloads in separate pdf files. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book. This is a freely downloadable version of the basic text of the book alcoholics anonymous. New 12 3 sponsorship guide for the 12 3 questionnaire. This is a list of questions for working the 12 step program for recovery from addictive behavior. Chapter 5 how it works is titled the twelve steps for some reason and it only goes up to the part where it says being convinced, we were at step 3.
Twelfth step work is never paid for, but those who labor in service for us are worthy of their hire. In fact, we wouldnt have tried to do that, even if we thought it were possible. This is the 7th print of the twelve steps and twelve traditions, this book deals with the. In this way, you can better keep track of truly working your 12 step program. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Workbooks for working the 12 step program of recovery.
Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power. Book alcoholics anonymous and the steps form the book 12 steps and 12 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. Click on an audio file name to download the file to your computer or click on the double blue arrow to have it read to you now.
Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. During the course of the programs 12 sessions, patients are actively encouraged to attend aa meetings and to maintain journals of their aa.
We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Again, these decisions and actions should, in my opinion, only be made with the help of someone experienced in the program. Contents page 3 step seven 87 we humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings. Al kohallek is learning how to communicate using the twelve traditions from the twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Twelve steps and twelve traditions the world famous eye opener. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The twelve steps of the alcoholics anonymous aa recovery program is the spiritual foundation for personal recovery, used not only by alcoholics but by their friends and family in alanon and alateen. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Aa big book and twelve and twelve dictionaries and na. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Steps by the big book step 6 steps by the big book. You can add to these guides, delete from them, or use.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. Through our own experience of working with others, many hopeless, suffering addicts lack the necessary power and time to keep coming back to meetings and somehow get sober or. Step 1 the doctors opinion bills story there is a solution more about alcoholism step 2 we agnostics steps 312 how it works into action working with others. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles washington temperance society of baltimore the missionary spirit alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Read about steps two and three from the aa big book, the 12 steps and 12 traditions and the little red book. Step five 55 admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. Akron, the second in new york, and the third at cleveland. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. This book contains guides to working the twelve steps toward recovery. If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. We are willing that god should have all of us, good and bad.
Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. These three workbooks feature information to reinforce important points in the book and include exercises for selfexamination and disclosure. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. The third step prayer alcoholics anonymous aa meetings. Yes, respecting alcohol, i guess i have to be dependent upon. A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. The twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Steps by the big book step 3 steps by the big book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. 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. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him.
Jan 10, 2020 recovery is a spiritual process and step three is when the doors of hope, faith and trust are opened allowing us to once again take a deep breath and feel the serenity. There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. We thank god from the bottom of our heart that we know him better. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful. Click here to find out more about the full version for windows which includes this and a whole lot more. But suppose that instinct still cries out, as it certainly will.
The twelve step program big book guide 12 step recovery. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book it takes only 4 hours to learn the 12 steps and a lifetime to practice them. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics. Recovery is ultimately found in each members personal experience with working the steps.
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