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The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Although im actually going to a meeting where they read the. Please call 312 626 6799 or 3462487799 and follow the prompts to enter meeting id. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Many books with wisdom can be read endlessly, and you find something new each time. There is a solution contains numerous important revelations, illustrating one of them with a story pertaining to one of aas early members. All are zoom meetings unless noted otherwise use id and code to acc. Friday at 9am orient group big book stud zoom meeting id.

Biarritz, france, english language aa international zoom meeting online tuesday. I usually like to start a study of the big book way of life with something on the circle and triangle. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aa s solution to alcoholism as outlined in the big book would also need to have three parts. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Sep 15, 2009 big book meeting reads a chapter from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book and discusses it after.

At a big book meeting, they readdiscuss and hopefully study the big book. The classification of alcoholics seems most difficult, and in much detail is outside the scope of this book. Welcome to the online version of the treasure map meeting. This is a series of questions i use in my big book studies. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness.

Our big book study meetings are based on following a big book study guide which examines virtually every sentence in the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. Compulsive eating is an illness but there is a solution. This workshop is also for recovered members who want to work with others. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. The terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Compulsive eating is an illness of the body and mind, but there is a solution. To assist our next meeting, i thought i would post what we read today until the end of the chapter, with the questions from in 1 documen. There is a solution from the joe and charlie big book study. This week, we read there is a solution and appendix ii, spiritual experience. There is a solution group big book study aa district 51. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we. Saturday charlestown big book step study constitution.

Big book meeting reads a chapter from the book alcoholics anonymousthe big book and discusses it after. Find meetings based on certain criteria, such as accessibility, smoking preference, male or female only meetings, etc. Once a solid foundation of spiritually awakened folk are meeting together in a committed fashion, then, and only then, do we call ourselves a group and hold public meetings. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. 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. Southwark there is a solution big book study zoom meeting saturday. Aaws, alcoholics anonymous, there is a solution, p.

Sep 04, 2016 this week, we read there is a solution and appendix ii, spiritual experience. We meet together with regularity to study the aa big book together to learn now to better apply the steps while we search for the next prospect. 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. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.

The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Groups often organize in order to read and discuss the book, hoping to give the newcomer an understanding of what the alcoholics problem is and what solution is being presented. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. Since alcoholism effects us physically, mentally and spiritually more on that in working step 1, its important to realize that aas solution to alcoholism as outlined in the big book would also need to have three parts. Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings. Dec 03, 2012 from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Upon meeting certain people in the program, we will find ourselves truly inspired. Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing. Find alcoholics anonymous groups and meetings in the central missouri area.

There is a solution group big book study district 51. The tremendous fact for everyone of us is that we have discovered a common solution. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. There is a solution aa big book chapter 2 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. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. There is a solution group big book study aa district 51 nia 20. Thursday at 7pm greenport topic meeting zoom meeting id. Big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Oa big book solution group compulsive eating is an illness. Use this form to submit a change to the meeting information above. Friday wakefield big book step study congregational church 1 church st 7. So far, i am finding it difficult to read such long chapters within the time constraints of the meeting time, and leave enough time for discussion. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. There are many situations which arise out of the phenomenon of craving which cause men to make the supreme sacrifice rather than continue to fight.

We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. Posted in uncategorized tagged aa, big book, doctors opinion, free download, oa, overeaters anonymous, qualification oa cartoon page published by oa big book nyc on june 27, 2016 leave a response. There is a solution group big book study back to meetings. Joe and charlie aa speakers there is a solution from the joe and. 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. There are, of course, the psychopaths who are emotionally unstable. This is the official website of the general service office g. Central office of mid missouri alcoholics anonymous aa. Location temporarily closed, online meeting, wheelchair access, women. Search for meetings or groups in your area and find meeting times. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book.

Sunday night big book study location temporarily closed. In hindsight, i had ignored the suggestion in the long form of tradition five. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Reading guide for there is a solution amethyst recovery center. I didnt connect with the big book of alcoholics anonymous until over a year. Times all us central unless otherwise noted call in by telephone only. This workshop is for newcomersbeginners who want the original, undiluted 12 step program of the 1940s when recovery rates were 5075 per cent.

Difference between 12step meetings and big book meetings in aa. Friday medford mens big book step study unitarian universalist church 147 high st 7. Alcoholics anonymous is another piece of literature it does contain the 12 stepsit is the primary literature of aa. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge.

Big book, location temporarily closed, wheelchair access. 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. 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. The reason is, the bb is the basic textbook for recovery in aa. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. Southwark there is a solution big book study online saturday. West yellowstone aa sundayclick to join zoom meeting id. Big book step study this type of meeting focuses on specific material from the big book and the.

Chicago alcoholics anonymous remote online meetings. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. 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. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness and freedom that we had never imagined. Why would bill capitalize the word fellowship here and not anywhere else in the big book. London south east west intergroup alcoholics anonymous. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. There is power in people who are supporting each other and the aa fellowship is a very strong support group. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g.

Updated january 11, 2017 request a change to this listing use this form to submit a change to the meeting information above. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics. Aa meetings open, closed, big book, 12x12, speaker. In spite of the great increase in the size and span of this fellowship, at its core it remains simple and personal. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. You can find a list of all the aa meetings covered by this area of london by clicking. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages.

It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. Reading guide for there is a solution amethyst recovery. Please refresh your screen and find the meeting date corresponding to todays meeting beginning at 7. But we must also learn to correct our own spiritual outlook through the. 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. Now, we turn our eyes toward there is a solution, the story in which the big book begins to truly shine in its depiction of alcoholism and its many, many dangers. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the. If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking, you have little control over the amount you take, your. There seems to be more big book study meetings than twelve steps and twelve tradition meetings. There is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism.