Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each chapter and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. The book alcoholics anonymous in audio format, this begins with the dr. Recovery literature in english us we offer all available information pamphlets and na booklets here, in all currently available languages, in order to serve our members and potential members.
Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. These tapes were recorded in 1998 at their workshop in laughlin, nevada when they agreed that their work should be made public. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with.
This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Hey everyone before you buy this particular book you must know the page numbers are not the same as the og book i had to rebuy the big book with the appropriate page numbers to correctly follow along my sponsor made me, but saw her point. The twelve steps of the aa, na, saa and slaa programs are based upon spiritual principles. Aa audio companion for alcoholics anonymous on the app store.
Since the first one held in asheville in 2004, the program of the big book step study convention established by members of alcoholics anonymous has relied on strong speakers to connect their. Listen to alcoholics anonymous big book original edition. This is a list of questions for working the 12 step program for recovery from addictive behavior. Apr 02, 2009 listen to alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audiobook by alcoholics anonymous. If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be open. Big book alcoholics anonymous was authored by over 100.
This website has been created as a service to those who suffer from addiction to alcohol, narcotics or both. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud tyrell merritt. Listen to alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audiobook by alcoholics anonymous. Recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. This website has been created as a service to those who suffer from addiction to alcohol. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Narcotics anonymous na is the largest and best known of the 12step. Click here or on the word document to view or save. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new.
It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. I will be going through the big book of alcoholics anonymous line by line, paragraph by paragraph. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. 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. If one says that he has done so, he should demonstrate it by speaking on the step directly and accurately. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. I want to go to a meeting tonight and there are two nearby. Some addresses in the meeting list are hyperlinked to a virtual roadmap service not affiliated or endorsed by this site. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book.
You can also hear the recordings of the all addictions 12step study workshop meetings by clicking on 12step study workshop above, and the big book study can be heard by clicking on big book study. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. The impact of alcoholics anonymous on other substance abuse. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Step 5 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. Bs, big book step study, this type of meeting focuses on specific material from the big book.
New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. We are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. It is suggested that before the study is completed, each. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audible. 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. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established.
Our hyannis format page also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. I bought it to be a part of a phone 12 step study group and the pages are not the same as they are in the aa version of the book. Kurtz lf, garvin cd, hill em, pollio d, mcpherson s, powell tj. An unofficial alcoholics anonymous podcast featuring aa speaker meetings and. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. It is suggested that before the study is completed, each member completes steps 1 12. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them.
We are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa audible audio edition. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a.
Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel. We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. Since the first one held in asheville in 2004, the program of the big book step study convention established by members of alcoholics anonymous has relied on strong speakers to connect their own experience of working the twelve steps to our basic text. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Step study guide non aa or na just for today meditations. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. Big book study cds 12 step recovery store recovery world. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. One study recruited 354 former drug users in remission from one month to over ten years. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. In sobriety and recovery, reading aa books and literature may seem daunting and. The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1.
This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions audio version. These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge outlined in the text book, alcoholics anonymous as of august 2015. Will give to a charitable organization and buy the official book, alcoholics anonymous. Why would bill capitalize the word fellowship here and not anywhere else in the big book.
We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. 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. Aa open talks, alanon open talks, big book study, 4th step workshops, joe and charlie, bill w talks, father martin. You can build a playlist of your favorite aa speakers from around the world. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. Big book step study groups ask that people share their experience with the steps as they are laid out in our basic text.
The author mixes in a 12 step study guide to help the person in recovery identify negative mindsets to avoid and prevent against relapse, depression, and anxiety. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. With over 500 aa, na and alanon speaker tapes, big book and basic. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. This book became the basic text for the 12 step recovery program and there are more. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. My name is stephanie and i will be your facilitatorsponsor. You can also hear the recordings of the all addictions 12 step study workshop meetings by clicking on 12 step study workshop above, and the big book study can be heard by clicking on big book study above. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Step meeting an experienced aa member goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks.
This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. The individual sections of this study guide material. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. These groups study and practice the experience and knowledge. Bob smith, glenn langohr, glenn langohr, one day at a time publishing. Your guide to the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be openminded enough to listen. Hey everyone before you buy this particular book you must know the page numbers are not the same as the og book i had to rebuy the big book with the appropriate page numbers to correctly follow along.
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