Aa big book chapter 8

Based on the readily available reference material, bill wilson was the author of the chapter of the big book titled. 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 anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Chapter 1 bills story 2 there is a solution 3 more about alcoholism 4 we agnostics 5 how it works 6 into action 7 working with others 8 to wives 9 the family afterward. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. 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.

An alcoholic reading through the big book of alcoholics anonymous for the first time might be tempted to skip over chapter 8 since it is titled to wives but on further examination, will find that it was actually written by bill w. Even big book thumpers have a rough time with to wives. We agnostics is the fourth chapter of alcoholics anonymous, or the fifth if you include the doctors opinion. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say.

This has left historians and aa members divided over some important questions. Reading guide for to wives amethyst recovery center. One of many good places to begin is in alcoholics anonymous aka the big book, specifically chapter 4, we agnostics. Patience in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Chapter 1 bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. 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. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. This is covered in greater detail in chapter 7 of the big book, working with others, and it shares how having a sponsor is crucial to success. This is the most modern audio version of the alcoholics anonymous big book.

By the very act of critiquing chapter 4, we agnostics, i admittedly commit aa heresy. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Nonreligious spiritual recovery reflections, daily meditations books about the 12 steps books about alternatives to the 12 steps memoirs, biographies history, culture addiction and treatment. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. W ith few exceptions, our book thus far has spoken of men. But what we have said applies quite as much to women. 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 purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. 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. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. Chapter 5 how it works is titled the twelve steps for some reason and it only goes up to the part where it says being convinced, we were at step 3.

If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Reading guide for we agnostics amethyst recovery center. The basic text of the big book contained in this audiobook remains unchanged and is still used in the program to this day. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The family afterward how can the damage done to a family be repaired. When a group travels to share their experience, strength and hope.

Big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 8 essentials of recovery. The first time i read it i wanted to throw the book into the fire and never look at it again. In fact, this is how alcoholics anonymous was bornwhen one drinker by the name of bill was attempting to overcome the urge to drink, he sought out someone else with the same issue. 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. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. I can relate to a time in my life when i had everything going well for me and my habit got the. We want the wives of alcoholics anonymous to address the wives of men who. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.

The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Our activities in behalf of women who drink are on the increase. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. 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. Reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book with permission of a. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc.

There are, however, additional promises in the big book. 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. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. To wives aa big book chapter 8 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. With few exceptions, our book thus far has spoken of men. In its chapter, we agnostics, the big book outlines its attitude toward spiritual and religious matters. 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. How is to wives chapter 8 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous actually helpful to women with alcoholic husbands.

Skipping this chapter for any reason would be a serious oversight and one that might hinder, rather than help, the soontoberecovering alcoholic. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. This workshop is also for recovered members who want to work with others. Chapter 8 to wives w ith few exceptions, our book thus far has spoken of men. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Is this the christian god, or can we really take this to mean a god of our own understanding. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 56,858 views 15. Practicing these principles in all our affairs means practicing them at home more importantly than anywhere else. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. 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. We realize some men are thoroughly badintentioned, that no amount of patience will make. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. How can the hurt feelings, anger, fear, guilt and remorse be assuaged.

Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. This presents an interesting twist for those studying the big book because the majority of. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. In the big book of alcoholics anonymous, chapter 8 may be the leastthumped. Chapter 8 to wives this is a much needed chapter for the wives or lets say the partners of alcoholics who are as baffled with their loved ones. Chapter 8 of alcoholics anonymous to wives speaks directly to those who. This is a gross inaccuracy as approximately 30 million total copies have been printed.

Articles by aas retired chair of aas general service board ward. You and your husband will find that you can dispose of serious problems easier than you can the trivial ones. Though it sounds like chapter 8 was written by the wives of alcoholics, it was actually written by bill w. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. There is every evidence that women regain their health as readily as men if they try our suggestions. The chapter to wives was written in the early days of alcoholics anonymous when it was assumed that the alcoholic in the home was likely to be the husband. This workshop is for newcomersbeginners who want the original, undiluted 12 step program of the 1940s when recovery rates were 5075 per cent. Words contained within the first 164 pages of the big book. Drs opinion 4th edition p xxv bills story chapter 1 p 1 16 there is a solution chapter 2 p 16 30 more about alcoholism chapter 3 p 30 43 we agnostics chapter 4 p 44 57 how it works chapter 5 p 58 71 into action continue reading big book of alcoholics anonymous.