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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments resentments. The process, proven to be a lifesaver by these people, also enables. He said, in effect if you have a resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or the thing. 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. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Page 552 after all this, it cant be denied that the big book paints a really definite picture of the result of holding resentments.
Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous i earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. Sometimes it was remorse and then we were sore at ourselves. Makes no claims or statement of facts and in general is not responsible for the content and any ramifications thereof. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. This prayer comes from the chapter to the agnostic, primarily pages 47 and 48. 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. We find out things about ourselves that we have been inclined to beat ourselves up about.
Cleaning up old scrapes, helping to settle family differences, explaining the disinherited son to his irate parents, lending money and securing jobs for each other, when justified these are everyday occurrences. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. Remember the solution to holding a resentment is found on page 552. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. Simplified language for all levels of readers, allinclusive spiritual terms, and genderneutral language compatible with a variety of lifestyles. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states that fear was an evil and corroding thread. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Aug 24, 2014 on page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Ecumenical council alcoholics anonymous eternal love st michael lent love life recovery catholic period. My resentments my character defects resentment prayer on page. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The step 4 prayer from how it works page 66 of the big book, page 552 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Do it every day for two weeks, and you will find you have come to mean it and to want it for them, and you will realize that where you used to feel bitterness and resentment and hatred, you now feel compassionate understanding and love. Jul 17, 2019 consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence. Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book. There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr. I get everything i need in alcoholics anonymouseverything i need i getand when i get what i need i invariably find that it was just what i wanted all the time. For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. If you have a resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or the thing that you resent, you will be free.
The usual outcome was that people continued to wrong us and we stayed sore. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book workbook. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. Consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be. Resentment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
The twelve steps are covered over a 15 week rotation. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. The ez big book of alcoholics anonymous home facebook. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Alcoholics anonymous large print abridged fourth edition alcoholics anonymous on. Fear in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. To conclude that others were wrong was as far as most of us ever got. Step four prayer freedom from resentment step 4 of the 12. Alcoholics anonymous recovery show business books livres healing book libri. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone.
I had to go to page 67 all the time while going through the steps. The publication of this book has not been authorized or endorsed by, and does not imply affiliation with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. 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. If you have a resentment you want to be free of 3rd edition page 552, 4th edition page 552. The purpose of the big book as it says in the forward of the book, we, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being. Big book personal stories part iii alcoholics anonymous. 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 letter comes from the book, padre pio of pietrelcina letters iii. Expectations are premeditated resentments soberrecovery. They prove to almost anyones satisfaction that its never too late to try alcoholics anonymous. With the publication of the big book in april, 1939, followed by jack alexanders article in the saturday evening post in march, 1941, which gave alcoholics anonymous a most enthusiastic endorsement, a.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Fear in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Learning the process of overcoming resentment literally saves the lives of people who are afflicted with the disease of alcoholism. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland.
Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states, resentment is the number one offender. I like that quote about expectations being premeditated resentments. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. Not associated with or connected to or related towith alcoholics anonymous, towith alcoholics anonymous world services inc this site does not represent alcoholics anonymous in any way shape or form. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. Aa history what does the bigbook say about resentment.
Alcoholics anonymous large print abridged fourth edition. The step 4 prayer from how it works page 66 of the big book. How it works taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063 being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will an how it works big book pgs. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The page 552 prayer to end resentments resentments, lent. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
Is it possible that the more we have them, the more we are moving toward our next drink, since we have used alcohol before to help us deal with them. Sep 10, 2014 this great experience that released me from the bondage of hatred and replaced it with love is really just another affirmation of the truth i know. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big book. All big book quotes are from first edition the following 3 users say thank you to boleo for this useful post. The anonymous press is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Sep 30, 2008 alcoholics anonymous big book original edition aa services on. Online meetings are being held during the 2020 regional venue closures respecting governmental ordinances to join any online meeting, click this link at the appointed meeting time. Resentment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of. But life among alcoholics anonymous is more than attending gatherings and visiting hospitals. Hundreds of traditional prayers are here, all in a compact and durablevolume that slips easily into a purse or pocket. Whowhat is on page 3rd edition book titled, alcoholics anonymous.
The fifteen stories in this group tell of alcoholism at its. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems 3rd edition page 449, 4th edition page 417. If you will ask in prayer for everything you want for yourself to be given to them, you. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Click the images to go to page indicated in the flag. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. 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 ourselves which had been blocking us. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Oct 1, 2016 on page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous edinburgh. Much of the information covered in the first 164 pages has become somewhat common knowledge over the years, yet i have never seen it all brought together in one document before.