A walk through the first half of chapter 2 of alcoholics anonymous big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12 step programs across the world, have helped millions of people recover from addictions. Chapter 2 sponsors emphasize the values of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, which are relatively conservative within recovery culture, but chapter 2 sponsors also are progressive in the way they implement those values. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Listen to the big book of alcoholics anonymous free online here. Join the disccusion about individual chapters in the comment section. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The basic text of the big book contained in this audiobook remains unchanged and is still used in the program to this day. The introduction delves into how it works, to maintain healthy sobriety. One of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. Based on the readily available reference material, bill wilson was the author of the chapter of the big book titled. First time i read it, i said, well, golly, i havent lost everything.
Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read the written words of the first 100 men and women of aa as they were put in the way of a spiritual awakening. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud duration. Is this the christian god, or can we really take this to mean a god of our own understanding. Admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous. In two months he was in a hospital, puzzled and humiliated. This is a reading from chapter 2 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Because sometimes its easier to listen and understand. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc.
Alcoholics anonymous, big book there is a solution audio. Friends and family of alcoholics chapter 8 in the big book i read the chapter to the wives from the big book yesterday afternoon for the second time. The second edition of the seminal work of alcoholics anonymous, the big book, was released in 1955 and continues to be extremely influential in the lives of so many addicts. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Please be sure to read appendix ii on spiritual experience. By the very act of critiquing chapter 4, we agnostics, i admittedly commit aa heresy. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. For anyone who might find them useful, here are complete audio readings of two of the keystone references of anonymous programs of recovery worldwide the big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve steps and twelve traditions please see links for direct contact to specific programs. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. He had lived there but a few weeks when he found that the place probably contained more alcoholics per square mile than any. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.
Big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 2 there is a solution pages 17 29. The big book of alcoholics anonymous addeddate 201027 14. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. The following is the complete audio and text of the original book alcoholics anonymous written in 1939. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. I havent gotten to the point where i must have alcohol upon waking up.
Words contained within the first 164 pages of the big book. Aa speakers prayers, promises and selfforgiveness new 20 duration. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio austin recovery alumni. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. We have really enjoyed writing this article, listening to all of these inspirational speeches and talks has been a pleasure. 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. I ranted and raved and got really mad for someone to. In the preceding chapters you have learned something of alcoholism. The majority of our team here at step one recovery have spent some of the most difficult times of their lives in 12step meetings, often hosted by alcoholics anonymous aa and narcotics anonymous na. The first night of the convention in santa monica featured the fellowship speakers starting with joe c. Chapter 3 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. The first time i read it i wanted to throw the book into the fire and never look at it again. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting.
First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. This is the most modern audio version of the alcoholics anonymous big book. Chapter three breaks down how it works in a practical way. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. Chapter 4 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audible. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. There was another part of bills story that impacted me. 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics. I can relate to a time in my life when i had everything going well for me and my habit got the best of me and caused me to lose my employment. Audio big book laurel recovery 368 main street laurel maryland. 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. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration.
Who wants to sacrifice time and energy in trying to carry a. Preface to the aa big book fm qual mp3 14mb chapter 1 bills story fm qual mp3 12. Chapter two is how it works, from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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.
Chris raymer, aa big book, ca speaker, talk about carrying the message to the addict that still suffers hear renowned addiction speaker, mark houston from texas, a recovered alcoholicaddict, speak on 12 step spirituality living in the spirit. There is a solution aa big book chapter 2 aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. This is a straight audio reading with no interuptions.
Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. This has left historians and aa members divided over some important questions. What three things do you need to duplicate the results of this chapter in your own community. We, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and reli. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. The demands and rulemaking of big book nazis are not present in chapter 2. Chapter 2 there is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. The most widely used resource for millions of individuals in recovery. In its chapter, we agnostics, the big book outlines its attitude toward spiritual and religious matters. An audio version of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.