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. Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. This new fellowship is the first to use the big book as a part of their regular practice. Hear recovered addict and big book mucker, cameron f. Jan 09, 2020 questions to ask while doing your fourth step in aa. Step work downloads you will need the following 4 things to get started. 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. 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. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers. Powerless over alcohol explained by admitting that they are powerless over alcohol the individual is saying that they are unable to control their intake. Aa big book fourth edition big book alcoholics anonymous. By writing first, then doing the 5 th step we can look at resentment, fear and harm individually, the way it says in the big book.
Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. By the time the second edition appeared in 1955, membership had reached over 150,000, and the big book, a. Here are some questions to help guide and prepare you for doing step four they by no means take the place of doing the fourth step inventory as laid out in the big book of aa. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous. Origins of moral inventory aa the original way group. Sep, 2020 in 2017 the book a secular sobriety was published. Website instagram this part of the alcoholics anonymous big book study, joe and cha.
The turnarounds were invented by some aa members in massachusetts in the late 80s. Wally p did thorough historical research to re discover the actual inventory format passed on by aa pioneers. There is an all addictions big book step study meeting every sunday night at 8 p. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The alcoholics anonymous first edition big book collection features sixteen printings with the very first printing published in april 1939 up to the sixteenth printing in august 1954. God of my understanding, i pray that my fear be removed and my attention directed to.
The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. However, take care not to use aa jargon or even worse psychobabble. We are given tools to do this through a close and inquiring reading of step 4 in the big book. The aa big book suggest that we take steps four and five immediately after step three. This big book study article shows where you can find the information in the book, alcoholics anonymous, that explains how and when bill w. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a. There were various edits and changes to each printing, which makes every version of the alcoholics anonymous first edition big book very unique and highly. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. The worksheets were created by using the precise instructions in the big book to make taking the fourth step as easy and simple as possible. See inventory guide sheet on the next page to use as a guide while writing. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway.
Before each fourth column, consider in paragraph form how have i done the things ive. The idiots guide to the first three steps for chaos creators, excitaholics, and adrenaline addicts 2020 use this new sponsorship guide as syllabus version 2020 chaos creator sponsorship guide 2020 the big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. Skip this instruction if column one is not a person. Known as the big book, the basic text of alcoholics anonymous has helped millions of people recover from alcoholism since the first edition appeared in 1939. Step four made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Apr 02, 2012 big books detailed fourth step inventory.
Bob would have only taken 15 or 2o people through the steps if. We made a decision to give up our old plans for living and to try a. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. If someone has been through the steps, is sober, and wants to do a year long 4th step, then that is great, but it seems dangerous and untrue to tell a still suffering alcoholic that the big book says to do it that way. Aa fourth step inventory materials sca online intergroup. Ellis found seven of the twelve steps to be useful to the recovering alcoholic. 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.
Being convinced that self, manifested in various ways, was what had defeated us, we considered its common manifestations. Big book page 30, line 11 and what does aa say an alcoholic is. New stories have been added to the personal histories. 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. These action learn guides and worksheets happen utilized by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas along with other 12 action recovery program members that utilize the 12 procedures. Our step 4 turnaround is returning us to our proper orientation, back from our isolation. The definition is scattered through the literature, but a test is offered in the first paragraph of chapter 4. Oct 09, 2020 the importance of step 1 in alcoholics anonymous is emphasized by the fact that the first quarter of the big book is focused on this first action. Forward to the first edition of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Oct 22, 2019 in order to complete the fourth step, it is imperative that one finish the first three steps of the 12step program of aa. Ready about the fourth step of alcoholics anonymous, which requires a very careful personal inventory of character assets. This is the official website of the general service office g.
Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. God of my understanding, i pray that my fear be removed and my attention directed to being who you would have me be today. No attention is given to the positive qualities of the person taking a selfinventory, yet it is most important to remember our good qualities while dealing with the negative ones.
From the forward to the first edition of the book, alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. If you are using the fourth edition make sure you are on the correct page. We have laid out the 4 th step inventory here so that it follows the big book. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. Written by dale k, it contains a rewritten version of the first 164 pages of the big book. First published in 1939, the aa big book sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the aa stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. To illustrate, here are the same three resentments with the fourth column added to include the self, manifested in various ways. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share.
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. A fourth research guides are distilled right out of this big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Since the overall philosophy of alcoholics anonymous is that alcoholism is just a. Section 7 step four 4th step guide pages out of the big book awakening 12 step workbook book version august, 2006. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. A rewrite of chapter 4 of the big book aa agnostica. Aug 04, 2015 and sober requires emotional sobriety.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women. If we have sincerely completed the first three steps and have truly. From the aa big book, chapter 5 how it works, pages 63 to 64. Fourth step guide pages in adobe acrobat pdf format the jaywalker. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves reading. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Here is a modern version of the fourth chapter, originally called we agnostics. Aug 12, 2015 although step 1, itself, does not require that we admit to being alcoholic, we learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. Only people who have completed their 4th step and are on steps 912 may share during the meeting. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic publication of alcoholics anonymous in april 1939, the 20 general service conference approved the creation of this facsimile edition of the first printing of the first edition. Alcoholics anonymous first edition big books 19391954. Its worth mentioning the 4th column since the big book instructions can be.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism by bill w. Many great and highly respected aas have had favorable experiences doing 912 month long 4th steps. Mar 22, 2018 the big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. Carefully reading the first five proposals the first five steps we ask. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. Step 4 fear turnaround willing to change relax meditation prayer optional. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. This is difficult to understand at first, do a dozen or so and youll get the. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye.
Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. The fourth step is our first action step towards physical and emotional sobriety. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a. Phrases such as a day at a time, the big book, pressing buttons, hitting your knees, on the program, have a certain resonance for those within the fellowship, but to those outside the fellowship are meaningless and pat.
As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa and many of the first 100 members of the group. The story of how more than one hundred men 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. Steps by the big book step 1 steps by the big book. Aa big book has been registered as a trademark by aa world service inc. Whether we come through the doors of alcoholics anonymous or alanon. First of all, if we put these three resentments into the diagram in the big book. Big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Dear lord, i admit that i am powerless over my addiction.
At the time of the publication of the first edition, the big book was typically well received by most critics. Fourth column instructions 1 read the big book from p. If men and women didnt exert themselves to be secure in their persons, made no effort to harvest food or construct shelter, there would be no survival. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Shortly after the publication of the volume, alcoholics anonymous 1939, a. Understanding step 4 of the 12 steps verywell mind.
Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. Aa to indicate the beneficial huge emotional displacements and rearrangements 27. This is difficult to understand at first, do a dozen or so and youll get the hang of it. The first step outlined in the big book is essential to jumpstart the alcoholics recovery process. Talk delivered at the first international convention, cleveland, ohio, july 1950. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. 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. Though our decisionstep 3 was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once fast followed by a strenuous.
These members are to be commended for strong sponsorship and thoroughness. Step 4 aa learn how to do the 4th step inventory in the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous and the best. The big book states this at the outset of the description of the step four, on page 64. In order to complete the fourth step, it is imperative that one finish the first three steps of the 12step progra. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness. These action learn guides and worksheets happen utilized by thousands of aa s, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas along with other 12 action recovery program members that utilize the 12 procedures. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition kindle edition by inc. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Its often a 612 month 4th step section where a person writes about a paragraph on page 67. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. Guide works for any 12 step program the guide for aas fourth step was written by aas we have adapted the original to fit any person involved in a twelve step program so that they might become better aware of their own compulsive behavior. For most of us, selfjustifi cation was the maker of excuses. The number is the same as our thursday workshop, refer to the sidebar on the website for the correct phone number and pin.
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