Read the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa ebook. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking paragraph numbers along side the text for easy. In hindsight, i had ignored the suggestion in the long form of tradition five. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. This book shows where the wording has changed from the first edition and has the exact reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, first second. I cannot say enough good things about this book, or stress its importance enough if you are interested in working your 12 step program of recovery the way our founders did. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. The importance and purpose of this video, and all our other videos. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a.
This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Eventually the group chose to keep the question and answer book study format, but to use a modern hybrid 12step book instead of the big book. Because this book has become the basic text for our. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. Much more enjoyable than any new 4th edition audio i have heard. This specifically includes any comments by the author of this study guide of the basic text. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Several more expensive copies are available via abebooks. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed.
The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The book alcoholics anonymous, otherwise known as the big book of aa, was first published in 1939 as a design for living for alcoholics. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. Reviews the first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. 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 a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide.
Each day in our big book study group a leader will take you through a section of the alcoholics anonymous big book. 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. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Nicknamed the big book by the early aa members for its thick paper and wide margins, the books history began in 1934 when bill wilson, an alcoholic stockbroker who had found sobriety. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Big book softcover study edition of alcoholics anonymous.
These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. You will find the big book itself on this page by chapters as well as a link to the latest edition of aabb. 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.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. This book is great for the alcoholic who wants to learn more about the history of the aa big book while following the aa big book. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The big book gives us one suggestion to encourage the newcomer to learn the aa way of life, on page.
When was the last time you explained to a suffering alcoholic the threefold disease described in this book. Alcoholics anonymous big books abookman, a book man, book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Steps by the big book is a nocharge website for people in recovery from alcohol and drugs and other addictions who wish to study the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa as part of a friendly, focused group, and work them according to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The titled side also tells us what the book alcoholics anonymous is to members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. Aa big book dr bobs nightmare 4th edition duration.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. This is the official website of the general service office g. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. Each section of the study guide suggests reading some particular portion of the basic text. Forward to the first edition of alcoholics anonymous. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. Read book online now the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. A seventh printing sold for 2,750 several years ago but you are unlikely to find that printing as cheap as that again. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published.
If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. I am a prolific note taker, so the note pages are perfect for me. The first 164 pages of the aa big book study edition comes with lined pages opposite of the text for note taking. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and. When was the last time you described the actions to take in order to recover from the seemingly hopeless state of mind and body page xiii, forward to the first edition, 3rd edition that is alcoholism.
These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aa s, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. The big book loop is a study group which has as its mission to provide an additional area of recovery and support to coes. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it. Aa big book story 1 aa number 3 4th edition youtube. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous. Bobs story paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Please do not write with questions about meetings click here for meeting info. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938.
The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. Aa big book study edition alcoholics anonymous big book. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous.
Aa big book leather bound study edition my 12 step store. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. Chapter 6 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. In the lower righthand corner it reads, this is the third edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Aa big book bookcover for hardcover and softcover book included. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions.
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. Alcoholics anonymous big booklarge printb16 paperback published june 1st 1991 by alcoholics anonymous world services paperback, 573 pages. This aa big book study edition comes with lined pages for note taking and paragraph numbers for easy reference. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. This aa big book study edition includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr.
This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous. A similar statement is made in the middle of the fourth edition dust cover. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page.
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