The readalong aa big book kindle edition by wilson, bill. The doctors opinion w e ofalcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical esti mate of the plan of recovery described in this book. Aa special task force investigating pirates at aa assembly bob pearson said on his last aa conference in 1986 aa would rather be destroyed from within than from outside and the greatest danger for aa was. Provides a vast amount of information and resources on the subject of alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. 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 which we in aa affectionately call the big book. In the introduction to the big book, william duncan silkworth, m. Silkworth described who seemed to be a case of pathological mental deterioration. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous i earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. 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. Silkworth s entire career had a psychiatric emphasis. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed.
The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. This also has been kept intact, just as it was originally written in 1939 by the late dr. Alcoholic addiction xxv or xxvii 1st edition the doctors opinion dr. This is the original study guide to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Silkworth, a specialist in the treatment of alcoholism, endorses the aa program after treating bill w, the founder of aa, and other apparently hopeless alcoholics who then regained their health by joining the aa fellowship. Mar 30, 20 aa number three, in his personal story in the big book, quotes a. Without citations, mitchel then says that when the first members of aa were discussing the many possible names for their new book, silkworth and dr. Cofounder bill wilson began writing it in april 1938 at the business office of new york member hank p. William d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Aa big book download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 158 mb. Oct 25, 2010 joe and charlie are recovered alcoholics who for a long time ran very popular oldschool big book seminars across the country.
The readalong aa big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. The nook book ebook of the the readalong aa big book by bill wilson, dr. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health. The silkworth series was recorded live in front of an audience in 1998, so it contains a distillation of decades of wisdom and experiencetheyd been doing this for a long time. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. These members realized a 72% success rate from 19341938 died sober using this spiritual program of action. The big book was originally published in 1939 by bill w. 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. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Aa history northwest arkansas alcoholics anonymous. Silkworth believed that alcoholics anonymous presented a solution to a disease for which other cures had failed. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
William silkworth quotes author of the big book of alcoholics. Jun 22, 2015 the letter by dr silkworth that opens the big book of alcoholics anonymous was written july 27, 1938 under the letterhead of the charles b towns hospital a medical facility with a national reputation in alcohol and drug addiction treatment. Welcome to here you will experience much historical and related information on the subject of alcoholics anonymous and alcoholics anonymous history. Silkworth s picture to listen to big book studies with joe and charlie, talks by father marten, talks by father john doe, discussions by sandy b. What other book might you compare the big book and a study guide of the. Read in the big book how in 1934 one of aas founders, bill w.
Silkworth wrote the letters in the chapter titled the doctors opinion in the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous t he big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. When there was need for money to publish the book alcoholics anonymous, dr. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the big. His letter was added to the first edition of the big book to add. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book 12 step program who. The first, canticle of the sun, has historical evidence of authenticity as being authored by st francis. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. William d download it once and read it on your kindle device. We demand that the chapter the doctors opinion of the. A site dedicated to the 12 steps as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the readalong aa big book. We attempt to carry the message in the way that was passed on by the founders and pioneers of alcoholics anonymous. Together they founded the alcoholics anonymous aa fellowship. Aa history at aa historical materials the little red book history. Silkworths entire career had a psychiatric emphasis. Doctors opinion was page 1 in the first edition of the big book xxvxxxii. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The big book comes alive joe and charlies big book retreat all changes between 1st and further editions of the big book decentralization of aa activities adopted by board of trustees july meeting 1948. A wellknown doctor, chief physician at a nationally prominent hospital specializing in alcoholic and drug addiction, gave alcoholics anonymous this letter. Following the forewords, there appears a section called the doctors opinion.
As a preface to the book he wrote the chapter titled, the doctors opinion, giving a. It was written at a time when aa was just beginning to establish itself as a new outlet of recovery for people afflicted with what was rapidly becoming viewed as a disease. Aabill wdr silkworthgreat physician jesus christ a. Have you noticed how often the aa first step is misquoted and misstated when read and discussed in meetings.
Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, is now in its eighteenth year and is one of the largest sites of its type in the world a repository, archive, you might say, of alcoholics anonymous history. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aa s founders before the first edition was printed. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Silkworth s original statement, there have been added, in the. Silkworth used his personal influence without stint to help raise the money. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Parkhurst at honors dealers, 17 william st, newark, new jersey. Henrietta, the lord has been so wonderful to me, curing me of this terrible disease, that i just want to keep talking about it and telling people. The first mention of hank in the big book is on page xxix of the doctors opinion. William silkworth is the author of alcoholics anonymous big book 4. William duncan silkworth henceforth be removed from all printings of the big book.
Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Provides a vast amount of information and resources on the subject of. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Called simply a medical doctor in the big book, pass it on says he became a specialist in neurology, a domain that sometimes overlaps psychiatry p. Francis prayer appears to lack historical evidence attributing him as the author, regardless, it has been attributed to st. Nov 20, 2014 this is the second video for the chapter the doctors opinion of the alcoholics anonymous aa big book 1st step. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Aa grapevines digital archive is now available online for a small subscription fee. Silkworth in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, silkworth.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Hank p, whose big book story is the unbeliever, started aa in new jersey. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery center. Silkworth had felt that something more than moral psychology was needed to cure the drunk.
The myth of sponsorship no where in the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous does it tell the newcomer or any other member of a. Original aa members documented their experience in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book 12 step program who was. Bob first supported the name the james club, based upon the principles of the book of james in the bible. For most cases, silkworth claimed, there is no other solution. The letter by dr silkworth that opens the big book of alcoholics anonymous was written july 27, 1938 under the letterhead of the charles b towns hospital a medical facility with a national reputation in alcohol and drug addiction treatment. Big book name and date references alcoholics anonymous. Baresfoot world one of the oldest aa history sites. This is the second video for the chapter the doctors opinion of the alcoholics anonymous aa big book 1st step. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. We the people demand one of the three following things of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc 1. Silkworth was an alcoholism researcher and treatment provider at the towns hospital in new york city. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. The preface and foreword describe the history of the big book and its role in the alcoholics anonymous program.
The readalong aa big book kindle edition by wilson. William silkworth author of the big book of alcoholics. These facts appear to be of extreme medical importance. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions, in large part because of doctor silkworth. After the foreword is a section called the doctors opinion, which details the observations and beliefs of dr. Joe and charlies big book study guinevere gets sober. Aa step one 20 questions test worksheet a 20question test that was used by many a. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
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