This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the nonalcoholic. Chapter 4 we agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. Happy joyous and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous.
Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous. My older sansa clip players would stop playing when the audio book reached the end of a chapter but all the newer players of any make i tried to this point just keep playing. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. This is a reading from chapter 2 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. 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. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. This is a straight audio reading with no interuptions. You will want to follow the aa agnostica youtube channel as those audio stories are posted.
This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Chapter two there is a solution download here big book. For the aa founders and for those of us who practice all 12 steps today, we are sure god wants this for all people. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we.
Preface 01 forward 02 the doctors opinion 03 chapter 1 bills story 04 chapter 2 there is a solution 05 chapter 3 more about alcoholism 06 chapter 4 we agnostics 07 chapter 5 how it works 08 chapter 6 into action 09 chapter 7 working with. We offer all available information pamphlets and na booklets here, in all currently available languages, in order to serve our members and potential members. Alcoholics anonymous, big book there is a solution audio. We do offer ebooks for sale online, and we continue to provide over half a million dollars in free or subsidize. This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. A chapter from the living sober book followed by discussion and sharing. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and harmonious action. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio austin recovery alumni. Then it weaves how to apply the 12 steps to your life to find freedom from the bo. 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. Chapter three breaks down how it works in a practical way. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more.
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. Now, with above four ways to split audiobook into chapters, you can flexibly arrange the listening time. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. These stories carpet slippers, jims story, the jaywalker, and freds story provide the topic of discussion each week. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12 step programs across the world, have helped millions of people recover from addictions. Chapter 5 how it works is titled the twelve steps for some reason and it only goes up. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book. 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. Big book alcoholics anonymous was authored by over 100 recovering alcoholics in 1935. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. Zoom meetings laurel recovery 368 main street laurel. 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 free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting.
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. 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. In addition to recording the stories published on aa beyond belief, len is also recording the stories that have been published on aa agnostica. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. Free 12 step recovery information guides for working all 12 steps, 12 stepspiritual exercises, articles, handouts, meditations, big book workgroup formats, 12 traditions info, 12 concepts info, etc. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. Ideal for those who find difficulty reading, an audio version of the big book in mp3 format.
For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. Selected big book readings is a closed aa meeting each week we read one of the four short stories provided in chapter 3 of the big book, more about alcoholism. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Chapter two is how it works, from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It is common in aa lore to hear claims that the big book is the secondmost printed book of alltime, second only to the bible. An audio version of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is the official website of the general service office g. Chapter 2, there is a solution alcoholics anonymous, page 17. The top 75 alcoholics anonymous speeches of all time full. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Chapter three more about alcoholism download here biblical perspectives on step 1 by dale and juanita ryan.
Welcome to the happy, joyous, and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Alcoholics anonymous is a companionship of men and women who listen and support each other with their common problem of alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous big book for android free download.
More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Aa big book ch2 there is a solution 4th edition duration. It is a comprehensive study guide that summarizes each chapter and breaks down the history of where and how it came about.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Please print 2 sides on one sheet of paper sheet 1 side 1 resentments the first 3 columns sheet 1 side 2 resentments the fourth column sheet 2 side 1 fear inventory sheet 2 side 2 sex conduct inventory. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. This book became the basic text for the 12 step recovery program and. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938.
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