This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Plus new ones i found on the net and shares of my own. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. 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. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous books abookman, a book man, book.
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. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Not all groups have provided post codes, if you cant find a group near you using the post code search you might have more success using one of the other methods. Not so said alanon and aa acceptance simply means that i acknowledge that this is a fact of life that i am powerless over and that i must stop trying to change fight against reality. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This is the official website of the general service office g.
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. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. A public service website for alcoholics providing information about aa, meeting times and locations, events and services in the south jersey region. He took me through the first five steps of the recovery programme, gentle pushing at times, being hard on me when needed. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. So i decided to take the posts i had there and put them here. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous.
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. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. The role of acceptance in recovery from alcohol addiction.
And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. He will presently try the old game again, for he isnt happy about his sobriety. We know our friend is like a boy whistling in the dark to keep up his spirits. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone.
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. About 449 recovery drug rehab facilities learn how we are. Inwardly he would give anything to take half a dozen drinks and get away with them. 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. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. 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. See all of the alcoholics anonymous book lots now available on one page. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a.
Acceptance aka page 449, page 417 or acceptence acceptance was an. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. When i got sober some time ago, i got the best sponsor ever for me and he helped me accept and understand that i was an alcoholic and could never drink again if i wanted a good life. 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. Simply put, the name of the recovery center is brought from a page number in a book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable 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. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable 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. The personal story doctor alcoholic addict which appeared in the 3rd edition of the big book and included the infamous page 449 was renamed and repositioned in the fourth edition of the big book, so page 449 is now page 417. Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. I know that i struggled with acceptance because i thought that if i accepted a thing, it meant i approved.
In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in. The text of alcoholics anonymous the anonymous press. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, california at the age of 83. Today, aa groups can be found in cities across the united states and around the. 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.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Jan, 2020 its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Click here or here to download the entire index as a. Taken from alcoholics anonymous big book pages 6063. Understanding what 449 means requires someone to understand the founder behind the center. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. To search for a meeting you can use any of the search systems on the find a meeting page. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. I can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or situation as. Over and over again i heard, read page 449 in the big book. Being convinced, we were at step three, which is that we decided to turn our will and our life over to god as we. 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. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous millions of people have read the big book of aa to find instruction on how to recover from alcoholism. One day at a time over and over again i heard, read page 449 in the big book. This quote is one of the most widely used and applicable quotes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Sep 30, 2018 sharing the hurt, sharing the recovery. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. A public service website for alcoholics providing information about aa, meeting times and locations, events. 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. Acceptance acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Alcoholics anonymous aa is a worldwide organization designed to help former alcoholics support one another throughout their recovery journey while maintaining their sobriety. Alcoholics anonymouss most popular book is alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact. Please select a county or time using the tools to the right to search our. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Find alcoholics anonymous, alanon, spirituality, and alcoholism books. Even so, every time i drank, i seemed to get in trouble. Alcoholics anonymous a support group for alcoholism. 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.
Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. See all the categories above for more alcoholics anonymous collectibles. Alcoholics anonymous books list of books by author. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step.
Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Message board page 449 3d big book of alcoholics anonymous. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. I read it every day as a constant reminder to let go of my anger, my defiance and my attempts to control everything and everybodyi needed to let go and let god. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. There is more to not drinking, then just not drinking by dr.
The book also includes stories and anecdotes that are designed to inspire individuals to pursue the fellowship of aa and follow the 12 steps. 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. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. This is a fairly comprehensive index to the big book, the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. Alcoholics anonymous has 71 books on goodreads with 36035 ratings. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. From chapter 5, pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Doctor paul ohliger wrote a passage on how acceptance. Alcoholics anonymous, 3rd edition, page 449 the big book.
See our study edition for a far more comprehensive index in book form. About 449 recovery drug rehab facilities learn how we. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. 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. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life.