Guide page and download the individual sections of the ppg big book study guide in. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. What part of the big book was left unchanged in the third. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. References for the 12 step program the big book, bible commentaries, etc. Steps by the big book step 6 steps by the big book. 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. The reason is simple, i do my work out of the big book. We also used the dit step 2 course, which i would also highly highly recommend. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from. The big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w.
As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. If i hadnt found big book step study, id still be sitting in meetings venting. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Formats in which the twelve steps and twelve traditions can be read. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. Click on each book to see deeply discounted prices. An active journey through the 12 steps schwartz, aron on. Top ten books for the usmle step 2 ck exam categories. We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles.
Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. All 12 steps of joes big book study free audio download at. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. 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. I switched sponsors very early on, but she and i had remained friends and i had apologized to her for doing that, and i think she was just glad that i got it. I have most of the step 2 books but not step up to medicine. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. 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.
Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little. History of the big book part 1 of 15 this is part one of a 15 episode indepth big book study that took place in 2009. The tuesday night reading pa meeting has a new location. The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics. Some of the most popular books for alcoholics, their friends and families, adult children of alcoholics, teens living with alcoholic parents, partners who have been diagnosed or who consider themselves codependent, as well as christians in recovery. Part one is about the history of the big book and is presented by chris s. 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.
Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. The last joe and charlie 12 steps using alcoholics anonymous big book seminar 2004 new york ny eleven discs in set joe mcc and charlie p explain the 12 step program as laid out in the big book. I will say this, if i had to choose between a big book study and a step study i would opt for the big book study first, and add a step study on a separate day when participation attendance would support it. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. This workbook is a perfect companion to the big book. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous. Video webcast of a big book study and step four workshop may 1820, 2018.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. One united church of christ, 1730 new holland rd, shillington, pa 19607. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the nonalcoholic. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our little plans and designs. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to. The 123 questionnaire guide replaces the idiots guide. Thus it ranks high on the list of bestselling books ever.
Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Step 4 fear turnaround willing to change relax meditation prayer optional. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. This is only an introduction to the spiritual riches of the big books directions to the 12 steps. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Aa big book step study, reading assignments herb k. We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. Steps by the big book step 3 steps by the big book.
We hope this manual is useful throughout recovery, whether one is working the steps for. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Discussion on the book would often be prefaced by well, im not sure if this part of the book applies to sex addiction so instead we use some hybrid recovery tool. It provides certain details not available in other podcasts. Bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. While this guide and website are not official resources of alcoholics. Aa big book step study, reading assignments kristin w. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. This is part three of a 15 episode indepth big book study that took place in 2009 part three is about step 2 now what, and is presented by pete h. The hyannis format page also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. For the record, we have no affililation with gopher state library. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern hybrid 12step book instead of the big book.
This is a 15week rotation of the readings that most big big step study groups use. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps of. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, silkworth, william. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. God of my understanding, i pray that my fear be removed and my attention directed to being who you would have me be today. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass.
Are you saying that the only meeting your group offers is a 12x12 meeting. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format. Everything you need to ace science in one big fat notebook.
Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. 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. 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. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook.
To read a pdf version of the twelve steps and twelve traditions click here. Go to the primary purpose group study guide page and download the individual sections of the ppg big book study guide in word, open office writer, and other word processing programs. Title, cover, focus, index, introduction, notes, step 1, step 2. Big book of aa step 2 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. 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.
Step 2 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. 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. Amongst the most helpful tape series for newcomers, they explore essential concepts of steps 14 with solid book based explanations. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book.
Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. We agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. The twelve step program big book guide big book sponsorship. It makes your brain work to better comprehend the literature. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw.
This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. The sponsor is a member who is further along in the program and acts as a guide through the steps for newer members. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. 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. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. Best comprehensive usmle step 2 ck book student doctor. Through believing that a higher power can help, a man or a woman formerly eaten up with raging fear, anger, shame, doubt, guilt, and frustration may become calm and begin to grow spiritually by focusing on doing some simple steps, going to meetings, reading the big book, and talking to a sponsor. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. How it works 63 when we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. Home faqs newcomers guide videos about the steps videos about a. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover.
Step over to the nearest barroom and try some controlled. The 25 millionth copy of the big book was published in 2005, so currently over a 1 million copies of the book. The van alstyne group is not affiliated with the the linked website or its authors. I used the second edition of step up to usmle step 2 and it was good, but from what i am hearing the third edition has a poor layout and. The complete middle school study guide big fat notebooks by workman publishing, michael geisen, et al. The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. Please let me know if you like this or would prefer random speakers.
Joe and charlie specific, precise, clear cut directions a guide to the big. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Paul sponsored a big book study and separate step four workshop which are available as a recorded visual webcast. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. Recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b.