I am one of those bangers that believes the big book is the aa bible and. The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book. I started a web site in 1999 when i came back into the rooms 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. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. Oct 31, 2002 buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa big. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to. Unless it is in one of the stories of the fourth edition, it doesnt. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition reproduction 1939 alcoholism aa steps.
The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me. The personal stories of the big book the recovery group. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions. The great boom of the late twenties was seeth ing and swelling. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Alcoholics anonymous first edition fourth printing big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. Developed for use with the fourth edition of the big book, this index will help you find the support you needwhen you need it. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa. Box 459, grand central station new york, ny 10163 website. Print a copy of the first side print page 1 only, then reinsert it into the paper tray of your printer and print page 2. Tripod decided to block me a few years ago, so i stopped writing, posting. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 86,901 views 29. Box 31, washingtonville, 109920031 ny alcoholics anonymous big book study group note. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000. 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 anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide.
Below are copies in various formats of the big book. Anonymous anonymous is a contributor for hazelden publications including alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition. 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 big book large print 4th edition. By the time the second edition appeared in 1955, membership had reached over 150,000, and the big book, a. The alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Because this book has become the basic text for our. The big book, 4th edition if you want to download alcoholics anonymous. Aa books online aa books alcoholics anonymous books. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
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The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. When bill wilson with the help of sam shoemaker finished what would become the central book for alcoholics anonymous in 1938, he never imagined it would have the impact it still has in addiction recovery. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. Year when i was thirteeni went up to bed, dizzy with exhilaration and excitement, and i prayed i wouldnt drink anymore.
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The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. It says in the big book on page 19, we have concluded to publish an. 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. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. Aa books online aa books alcoholics anonymous books aa.
T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Foreword to third edition b y march 1976, when this edition went to the printer, the total worldwide membership of alcoholics anonymous was conservatively estimated at more than 1,000,000, with almost 28,000 groups meeting in over 90 countries. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. The large print fourth edition of alcoholics anonymouse, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aa s message of hope and recovery to millions. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback. Foreword to fourth edition t his fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, fourth printing 1943 big book green covers. How we have recovered is the main purpose of this book page xiii, if you are. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w.
More in addiction coping and recovery methods and support. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Alcoholics anonymous, aa, and the big book are registered trademarks of alcoholics.
Quickly find the support you need with this index to the fourth edition of the big book. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. Except in rare cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. To save cost, we have reduced the printing space but kept the original paragraphing and page numbering. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. Jul 21, 2017 aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 86,901 views 29. Buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles washington. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition, 1st printing, april 1939 works publishing company. Surveys of groups in the united states and canada indicate that a. Alcoholics anonymous big books abookman, a book man. Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out to them when they return. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism.
The big book is the basic text of the original 12step recovery program now known worldwide by the name, alcoholics anonymous. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups. Drink was taking an important and exhilarating part in my life. The large print fourth edition of alcoholics anonymouse, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aas message of hope and recovery to millions. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr.
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