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. Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, silkworth. Aa big book 12 step program who was doctor silkworth. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. 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. Bobs talk aa international talks aa old timers alcoholics anonymous big book dr. Feb 05, 2009 this is an all addictions big book step study workshop. Silkworth, a new york specialist in alcoholism who is now accounted no less than a medical saint by a.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa by william silkworth, 9781492103998, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship. What was one of the most memorable moments of the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Stream tracks and playlists from samsilkworth on your desktop or mobile device. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Silkworth was concerned about his medical standing back in 1938 or so the ideas were so. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city, where he had treated, one of the founding members of aa, bill w. Emotions produce euphoric and intoxicating effects. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. This book became the basic text for the 12 step recovery program and there are more than 30 million copies in circulation.
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These are posted as an aid to the blind, those who have difficulty reading or who are remote from meetings either in prison or in hard to reach places. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. The basic text of the big book contained in this audiobook. Aa speakers joe and charlie more about alcoholism the big book comes alive duration. Silkworth in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Awkward pauses that seem to occur when turning pages. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Shortly before his death, the author spent an hour with dr. To view the description of each individual cd belonging to a two or more cd set, please click on the description. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Background on the doctors opinion 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. Daily meditations from the classic bestselling book.
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And most of us are absolutely amazed to find out what the problem is because most of us felt before we came here that it was a matter of willpower. What didnt you like about glenn langohrs performance. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Edition manuscript 2nd edition alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. This time you and your group are going to be taken through the big book thoroughly as joe and charlie, joe h. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. Short but indepth look within the big book, highlighting the major points simply. As a man thinketh i was a pagan when a man listens 12 steps of aa audio book. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. This is the most modern audio version of the alcoholics anonymous big book. Reading guide for the doctors opinion amethyst recovery. Here you will experience much historical and related information on the subject of alcoholics anonymous and alcoholics anonymous history.
Provides a vast amount of information and resources on the subject of alcoholics anonymous. Silkworth used his personal influence without stint to help raise the money. Big book alcoholics anonymous was authored by over 100 recovering alcoholics in 1935. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w.
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