Because this book has become the basic text for our. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Acceptance is the answer big book page 449 acceptance. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. 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. Whenever i feel bad, i read this page in the big book.
Theres more to quitting drinking than quitting drinking by. 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. 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 supposed to. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. It may seem incredible that these men are to become happy, respected, and useful once more. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today bronze alcoholics anonymous coin sunset beach picture in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. Alcoholics anonymous quotes showing of 127 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alanon family group alanon family group acceptance p 449 modified from big. 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.
I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. 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 distributed source aa gso ny. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. It is psychologist evelyn sommers book, acceptance. Yesterday in our f2f meeting, we were talking about acceptance. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital.
Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise color bronze aa. Early in the book, sommers writes that a great deal of necessary attention is being paid to the role of trauma in creating emotional suffering, but she makes a powerful case for also focusing on what may seem like minor events that in fact constitute powerful barriers to selfacceptance, selfconfidence, and an ability to focus on the future. 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 second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Read it and reread it and reread it and remember it. I want to understand why people do what they are doing, and its really and truly none of my business. Many, many years ago, when i was at an alltime low, someone shared with me page 449 of the alcoholics anonymous big book. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. 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.
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. Teen and young adult counseling, recovery coaching, family consulting. 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. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. Pauls wisdom through the oftenquoted passage from page 449 of his story in the 3rd of edition of a. When i stopped living in the problem and began living in. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Feb 04, 2014 acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
The acceptance prayer in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Theres more to quitting drinking than quitting drinking. 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. 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. Acceptance has been a cornerstone of the 12 step treatment for alcoholism since the first alcoholics anonymous book was written in 1939. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Jan, 2020 buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism.
See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. Paul continues sharing his astute insight and gentle humor in theres more to quitting drinking than quitting drinking with discussions of the physical, mental, emotional. Pauls story is one of the most frequently quoted in the 3rd edition because it talks so much about acceptance pages 449450. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes.
I want to understand why people do what they are doing, and its really. 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. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. 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. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Big book, page 449, 3rd edition my acceptance level is waning today. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare.
Acceptance bronze aa medallion page 449 recoverychip. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Then you will know what it means to give of yourself that others may survive and rediscover life. You will learn the full meaning of love thy neighbor as thyself. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in. As a doublewinner, i have the pleasure of tons of literature from both sides of the table. Acceptance p 449 modified from big book alanon family. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. New stories have been added to the personal histories. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Doctor paul ohliger wrote a passage on how acceptance.
When i stopped living in the problem and began living in the. Paul ohliger, who died friday, may 19, 2000, in mission viejo, calif at age 83. Great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. You can print it out but it would be better for you to order copies from the address below. It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. Sep 01, 2016 miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alanon family group alanon family group acceptance p 449 modified from big book start a new topic reply post info. Alcoholism12 step support is acceptance part of the big book or not.
He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. Jan 29, 2006 acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems. 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 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. Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. 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 alcoholics. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems women for one. 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. Big book personal stories part ii they stopped in time. Buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. 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. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. 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 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. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. From page 449 of alcoholics anonymous, the big book of aa. 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. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book.