New stories have been added to the personal histories. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation.
In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. 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. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. Inwardly he would give anything to take half a dozen drinks and get away with them. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. The forward to printings of the aa big book, preceding the third edition, provide the reader with a sense of the changes that have occurred, since the beginning of aa. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. We know our friend is like a boy whistling in the dark to keep up his spirits. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today bronze medallion sunset beach color picture and bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more.
Doctor, alcoholic, addict in the third edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book since 1976, paul o. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. Acceptance aka page 449, page 417 or acceptence acceptance was an idea in a personal story introduced in the 3rd edition and stories are not included here. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Paul is the author of the big book story doctor, alcoholic, addict, now acceptance was the answer which contains that famous passage on acceptance on page 449 now 417. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. I require those i sponsor to read this on a daily basis, just because it cuts down on the repetitive phone calls from newcomers. I live by the quote on acceptance on page 449 in the third edition of the big book page 417 in the fourth edition. He will presently try the old game again, for he isnt happy about his sobriety.
I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Because this book has become the basic text for our. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being. The guide is presented as per the last paragraph on the back cover. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place.
Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at. The personal story doctor alcoholic addict which appeared in the 3rd edition of the big book and included the infamous page 449 was renamed and repositioned in the fourth edition of the big book, so page 449 is now page 417. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is. Jan, 2020 acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. Aug 24, 2014 on page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. In the third edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book since 1976, paul o. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a.
This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out. Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. You can print it out but it would be better for you to order copies from the address below. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments.
Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. 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. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. This is the official website of the general service office g. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. 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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Acceptance bronze aa medallion page 449 recoverychip.
Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. From chapter 5, pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today medallion sunset beach color in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. From page 449 of alcoholics anonymous, the big book of aa. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today.