It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. Step over to the nearest barroom and try some controlled drinking. Big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings. Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Aa audio companion for alcoholics anonymous on the app store. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. Audiojoy makes it easy to stay encouraged and disciplined on your path to sobriety with the entire alcoholics anonymous 12step program and big book audiobook. Bbss speakers on step eleven in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. The introduction delves into how it works, to maintain healthy sobriety. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. We meet at the west barnstable community center from 7. Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. When was the last time you explained to a suffering alcoholic the threefold disease described in this book. Preamble sobrietythe freedom from alcoholthrough the teaching and practicing of the twelve steps is the sole purpose of an aa group. This is a list of questions for working the 12 step program for recovery from addictive behavior. Aa online big book step study alcoholics anonymous. Listen to alcoholics anonymous big book original edition.
Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, reflections revisions, daily, step productions, twelve. 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.
Volunteers read aloud from the big book, followed by speakers at the podium. The basic text of the big book contained in this audiobook remains unchanged and is still used in the program to this day. We take six or so paragraphs from the book addressing each step and provide a panel of speakers who share continue reading open, big book, step study. You can build a playlist of your favorite aa speakers from around the world. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. The author mixes in a 12step study guide to help the person in recovery identify negative mindsets to avoid and prevent against relapse, depression, and anxiety. 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 program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge.
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. Our hope is that you will be able to join us in person, but feel free to make use of this site. Bonus includes hundreds of guided meditations, looping mediation sounds and daily inspirational prayers. Meeting opens with selected reading from aa approved literature, followed by topic discussion of the steps. Alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous and other recovery books available to read. 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.
Alcoholism12 step support big book step study hyannis format does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format. Can also be used for narcotics anonymous, overeaters anonymous and other twelve step groups. With over 500 aa, na and alanon speaker tapes, big book and basic. Introduction to steps by the big book, workbook for the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa steps 123 notes. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The author mixes in a 12 step study guide to help the person in recovery identify negative mindsets to avoid and. The steps by the big book workbook can be downloaded for free. Sam shoemaker history of aa charlotte, nc 1962 duration. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Welcome to the online resource of the west barnstable mens big book step study group. If they havent done the steps that way or they arent sure, we ask that they be openminded enough to listen.
First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audible. Including aa speaker tapes, 12 steps and traditions, daily reflections, living sober, big book stories and much more. This audiobook uses the big book of alcoholics anonymous to help you develop a deeper understanding of how to obtain and maintain healthy sobriety.
Five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study mens group in hyannis, massachusetts, on the cape. This is the most modern audio version of the alcoholics anonymous 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. The sole purpose of this workshop is to study and experience the steps as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. A womans way through the twelve steps audible audio edition. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If one says that he has done so, he should demonstrate it by speaking on the step directly and accurately. It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help alcoholics achieve sobriety by the studying, discussing, and practicing of the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions audio version. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. The twelve steps of the aa, na, saa and slaa programs are based upon spiritual principles. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united.
Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Audiojoy listen to the entire big book of alcoholics anonymous and over hours of additional 12 step recovery content. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa audible audiobook unabridged. This is the audio version of twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Bbss groups record their lead speakers and share them on this site to help other alcoholics around the world. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. It is suggested that before the study is completed, each member completes steps 1 12. If you get no response, send a message asking to join. Short breaks between sessions are for fellowship and endless coffee refills. Big book step study all saints parish 1773 beacon st 7. The second study guide is a smaller week by week guide that is suited for group meetings. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. 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. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study links newington, nh big book step study website.
Monthly big book readings aa the original way group. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. This guide is intended to examine the content of virtually every sentence in the basic text of. Chapter three breaks down how it works in a practical way.
Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for. You are invited to pick those questions that seem most relevant to your recovery and answer them to the best of your ability. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions. Joe and charlie aa speakers there is a solution from the joe and charlie big book study. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading big book study guides for aa.
The aa speakers app allows you to listen to recovery speakers, workshops and audio books from alcoholics anonymous a 12 step program whenever and. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. Time limit of 3 minutes per share with a 5 minute introduction to the step being discussed. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. A step study meeting will usually be a study of the 12 steps, sometimes they use the 12 and 12 an aa book that has short chapters explainining the 12 steps and 12 traditions as the guide the group will read part of a chapter and then discuss it. Big book step study hyannis format 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. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 63,703 views 2. Step study guide non aa or na just for today meditations. The most widely used resource for millions of individuals in recovery. Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Big book step study groups ask that people share their experience with the steps as they are laid out in our basic text.
More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. 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. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. On one side is the title of the book and the other side is blank so persons wishing to maintain their anonymity can simply turn it over and recover the book in plain white paper. Friday kingston big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 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 of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. Bob pioneered the 12 step program and started the tradition of alanon meetings. I thought itd be nice to have a place on this forum to meet others from around the country who follow the steps exactly as theyre written in the book. Aa big book step study, reading assignments kristin w. The introduction delves into what the solution is for alcoholics and drug addicts by examining the chapter out of the big book of aa, doctor bobs nightmare.
This is the official website of the general service office g. These panelstyle meetings will consider the challenges big book step study groups often. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. The big book study guide ebooks aa big book audiobook. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape.
When was the last time you described the actions to take in order to recover from the seemingly hopeless state of mind and body page xiii, forward to the first edition, 3rd edition that is alcoholism. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa audible audio edition. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. The best big book workshop workbook available anywhere today is right here in your hands. Why would bill capitalize the word fellowship here and not anywhere else in the big book. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. If the meeting is full aaonlinemeeting2 will open, please add this as a contact as well. All other sources the little red book, the 12 and 12, group sponsored literature were written as accompaniments or guides to be used to assist and deepen the path laid out by the original members of alcoholics anonymous in the big book. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, silkworth, william. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics.
The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Bob smith, glenn langohr, glenn langohr, one day at a time publishing. A womans way through the twelve steps audible audiobook. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson. Visit our online book store for recovery books and audio books. You need to have a big book of alcoholics anonymous to use with this study guide. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book.
This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Surrendered and went to aa in 2007 and have been happily sober without relapse or desire to drink. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. The titled side also tells us what the book alcoholics anonymous is to. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book. In this way, you can better keep track of truly working your 12 step program. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12 step programs across the world, have helped millions of people recover from addictions. What we endeavor to do is share our experience working the 12steps from the book alcoholics anonymous.
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