To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. And even cheaper and simpler, you can use long bankers clips like they sell at some office supply stores and just clamp the spine lightly that way. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. More is revealed further on in the big book, but most of the information about the problem is found here in these two 2 chapters. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step.
Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. Out of these pictures comes a clear realization of what we are doing. Big book, page 60, line 8 11 the principles we have set down are guides to progress. The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. Big book, page 60, line 3 10 no one among us has been able to maintain anything like perfect adherence to these principles. Power in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. The primary instructions for the 12 steps are highlighted, in order, in the big book. The big book adventure in a how to workshop for experiencing the steps as a way of life with dave f. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. 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. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw. By john huey one big hoax a view of the book one big tent published by aa grapevine. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution.
Here are the 12 steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery the 12 steps are found on pages 5960, alcoholics anonymous, the big book the 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path the 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the. Many in recovery regard the 6th and 7th steps as evidence of the programs divine inspiration, for when the book alcoholics anonymous was written only two short paragraphs were devoted to these steps. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Two terrific times to make prayer a habit are first thing upon arising and last thing before retiring.
On top of walking you through the kombucha fermentation process, the big book also includes a whopping 286 flavor combinations along with the history of the drink, information on health benefits, and much more. 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. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. On the next page is a modified 3rd step prayer which i recommend. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. I find this book to be a pictorial treasure of how we act, showing the games we play, while trying to hide what we want. 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. 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. These two items cannot be downloaded and must be purchased separately. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Are you ready to trust god and step out in faith by sharing your 5th step with him.
The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Two program oldtimers share their years of intensive study of the big book. Links to more information about integrity and the 5th step. The big book bunch unofficial written materials on. 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. Casually point out the front of the book, the title page, and how you turn the pages from the top right corner of the page. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness. 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 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we. Reread the big book, pointing in a wordby word fashion. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery.
Describes a program based on the big book of aa, but in modern, accessible. 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. Unmanageable in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps. The instructions are divided into two for each of the 12 steps. Our big book step instructions booklet is published below for public use and printing adobe acrobat pdf. The two step is a wise and witty guide to affairs of the heart that delights the eye as it instructs the mind. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at.
Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. I am restored to sanity as a result of allowing something into my consciousness other than my own insane thinking and feeling. When am i most likely 53 step ten a spiritual road maps 56 step ten daily journal worksheet 58 step ten daily journal sample worksheet 59 step eleven louis affirmation supplement 63 60 step twelve daily practice supplement page 68 64 oldfashioned twelve step call 70 book of inventories book two contents. Doing whats suggested in this workbook may cause you to let go of some parts of your personal reality. Sharing 28 years of experience with the big book in a step workshop weekend the wilson house east dorset vt march 17 19, 2000. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. In step 2 you will discover a great translation for the word sanity that you will be able to relate to.
Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. Examples of amends letters are given in appendices one and two. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica.
However, as noted in the big book, this decision has little effect unless you, at once, start on your written step 4 inventory. The following bba materials can be downloaded and printed for free. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. One difference is that the big book prayer includes. The twostep is a wise and witty guide to affairs of the heart that delights the eye as it instructs the mind. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The big book is structured and laid out in a very particular manner.
Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book. Unmanageable in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. These excellent guides were sadly cut from the final drafts. Recover from alcoholism with the big book bunch web site information site info whois traceroute rbl check site info. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others reading.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The art of book binding is an ancient craft, but actually it is not very difficult to do and with almost no practice you can get really awesome results. As lifej so aptly points out in his november 23, 2017 article, standing on the shoulders of giants. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aas 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. This book is dedicated to step two in the twelve steps of recovery in alcoholics anonymous.
Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. None of the contributors had been sober more than a couple of years at the time. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Why not also take time at the beginning of each meal to express gratitude, to thank your father for his presence, guidance and power. If you are on the lookout for fun craft projects or quick ways of making nice presents and gif. Another substitute for a big old book vice is to use one or two cclamps and two pieces of scrap wood to spread out the pressure and prevent marring the book. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. As noted in the big book, the wording of the step 3 prayer is optional. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. This was quite an onerous task that took some time to complete and it is, given how bad a book this is, something i would not have taken on had the errors and misrepresentations embodied in this work been of less consequence. This allows us more time for studying some of the primary step instructions from the big. Step 3 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step.