This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. Chapter 7, the big book of alcoholics anonymous study guide. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Others wait for a time or concentrate on certain aspects of the steps. Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is the bright spot of our lives. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. The big book is a quick history of how people can help people help them selfs with fellowship and understanding support to overcome many addictions. Does alcoholics anonymous work because its a form of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. The introduction dives into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. Many other areas of our lives may be unmanageable but that is not what step one is about. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. Mar 28, 2015 page 89 through 103 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous chapter 7 working with others step 12. Bearing in mind that step 12 is fundamentally the special insight of bill wilson when alone, on the verge of relapse as he wandered up and down the lobby of the mayflower hotel in akron in june of 1935 instead of the bar he called the local episcopalian minister reverend walter.
Working with otherstoday we begin chapter 7 working with others which is of course the suggestion of the 12th step. The history of alcoholics anonymous beginners classes. Enjoy listening on our website or download and subscribe to the podcast for free at apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. So basically, the experience of the first hundred members would seem to be that nothing insures immunity from drinking as much as intensive work with other alcoholics p89 big book and this intensive work is performed most effectively under the 8 conditions listed on page 18. The support and stimulus of working the steps with a buddy, a sponsor, or both, leads to personal growth and change. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. The intergroup office, 2400 morris avenue, union, nj 070835706 attn. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. There were other problems with aas new book for the folks in akron. 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 strong sentiment against any radical changes made to it.
Reading guide for working with others amethyst recovery. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. That start, and the hope offered in these pages, can be the beginning of a new life, if the alcoholic is willing to become honest, open, and willing to talk to others about his problem with alcohol. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. We have created this guide because we agree with these sentiments. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Critique of chapter 7 working with others aa agnostica. In my experience, walking around with the weight of amends that need to be taken care of really sucks. Although it was written over 70 years ago its basic principles are as true. Everyone has hurts, problems, and a few things to do better with. What has been your experience of working with others addicts. I believe everyone should learn and study this book and others like it to just help them make better decisions in managing their lives. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts, by examining the chapter out of the big book of a. The big book serves as the basis of alcoholics anonymous aa.
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. Already, continues the early text, twos and threes and fives of us have sprung up in other communities. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known. Quite appropriately, working with others is the name given to this section of the book. Work in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. In the 1930s the american economy was still not strong, and with many members and new prospects struggling, the big book was very expensive, about equivalent to a current price of sixty dollars. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Please understand that the steps were meant to be worked like some others shared, in a few hours or so. Chapter 7 working with others p ractical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. The big book study seriespart 9 chapter 7 working with others. 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. Page 89 through 103 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous chapter 7 working with others step 12. Does alcoholics anonymous work because its a form of. Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics.
Breaking down step eight of aa 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. To any unbiased reader, the big books elaboration on working with others makes crystal clear its connection to the earliest years of aa. If persisted in for a few months, the effect on a mans family is sure to be great. 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. One expericened gentleman in aa gave me this advice once. Some day we hope that alcoholics anonymous will help the public to a better realization of the gravity of the alcoholic problem, but we shall be of little use if our. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous working with others. You can find plenty of prospects or newcomers at your local detox center or at any 12 step meeting i. Alcoholics anonymous big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions 12. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous is the beginning of the process of making amends, forgiving others and possibly being forgiven by them, in addition to forgiving ourselves.
This is the official website of the general service office g. To broaden and deepen our spirituality becomes our focus. The big book was meant to be an ego deflater, not inflater. They knew they must help other alcoholics if they would remain sober. Working with others the authors take for granted that we will be restored to sanity by the application of the principles outlined in this book. 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. Why do you think aa and its twelve steps work for alcoholics in recovery. The big book chapter 7 working with others aa wiki. We say this, because we are told in the big book that some alcoholics are perfectly well balanced and sane in all areas of their lives except for the insanity regarding alcohol. When i read the descriptions of what an alcoholic is in the big book i have yet to find any reference that and an unmanageable life has anything to do with whether or not a person is alcoholic or nonalcoholic.
This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. As the title suggests, it deals only with carrying the message, which was the single concern in the early years of aa. Provided to youtube by cdbaby working with others alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Northern new jersey events can be listed by sending them to.
Working with others is the big book s chapter on step 12. Alcoholics anonymous quotes author of alcoholics anonymous. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure your own immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other. Aa big book ch7 working with others 4th edition youtube. 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. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group.
Youve probably already discovered that by staying clean and sober and by working the twelve steps of aa that things are getting better. I have found that the process of discovering who i really am begins with knowing who i really dont want to be. Some of us may immediately begin working through the steps again with the perspective that weve gained from our journey thus far. Helping other alcoholics helps the helper psychology today. Wednesday big book study this is an aa big book study that meets by skype every wednesday at 2pm estus 8pm ceteu. 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. Some people have sobered up, merely by reading the big book. Sep 17, 2018 aa big book ch7 working with others 4th edition thegaa03. Step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous is the perfect time to let go of the horrible way we feel about our past and to radically repair relationships. Have you stayed sober or clean as a result of working with other alcoholics or. Recovered from alcoholism, is called the big book in aa circles. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Our very lives, as exproblem drinkers, depend upon our constant thought of others and how we may help meet their needs aa, 2001, p. Many aa members refer back to the big book once they complete the 12step program and as they work with others on their recovery.
Sacrifice in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. I did the 12 step work from attachment below for many years, and periodically do it again every few years. They are also certain that we will receive the same benefits from taking these steps as they received. The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. The irrationality of alcoholics anonymous the atlantic. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The study and practice of how to carry this message can be the most worthwhile effort of our lives. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. Although everyone here generally tries to be helpful to the newcomer looking for a solution to their drinking problem, i wonder how many aas are familiar with chapter 7 in the big book entitled working with others. If you have any suggestions for additions to the footnotes, feel free to add them in the comments. I did it at first by sharing and being of service at meetings, and then eventually sponsoring others which got me to start reading the big book regularly. The big book study seriespart 9 chapter 7 working with. Alcoholics anonymous, subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is called the big book in aa circles. Jan 11, 2015 the big book chapter 7 working with others.
Study guide that explores solutions for alcoholics and drug addicts kindle edition by aaron c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. The big book includes an assertion first made in the second edition, which was published in 1955. How to work the 12 steps of aa with your sponsee sober city usa. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. May 01, 2017 a little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous working with others. Working with others is the seventh chapter of the big book or eighth if you count the doctors opinion. Jun 20, 2008 one expericened gentleman in aa gave me this advice once.
He said if you become an active student of the big book and aa itself then it will be hard to be fooled into giving your power away to fools in aa, even if they have 20 more years of sobriety than you. The allergy of the body and the obession of the mind. Aa big book ch7 working with others 4th edition thegaa03. Bearing in mind that step 12 is fundamentally the special insight of bill wilson when alone, on the verge of relapse as he wandered up and down the lobby of the. Trust in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Chapter seven working with others big book podcast. The big book of alcoholics anonymous working with others. By the time we reach this point in our reading, we should know quite a bit about the nature of our disease. This wordforword audio version makes the big book come alive.
The purpose of this meeting is to learn from the big book how to improve how we each work the 12 steps. Howard ls inspired reading of chapter seven, working with others, from the first edition of alcoholics anonymous, the big book. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Sixteen years have elapsed between our first printing of this book and the presentation of 1955 of our second edition. This is chapter 7 working with others from the big book alcoholics anonymous. As with the rest of the big book, the mistaken need for accepting god remains strong. Alcoholics anonymous archivist, author conducts sessions here. Mar 30, 2020 the bottom line is that the information in the big book and the program of recovery used in aa and other 12step groups is not going to cause harm. 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. This will always save you in tough times and keep you steady in the day to day ups and downs that can be known as living life on lifes terms sober. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. The text below is reproduced from the first edition of the big book alcoholics anonymous which is in the public domain. Sacrifice in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
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