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Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for screen viewing download size about 477k. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Jul 17, 2019 consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence.
Alcoholics anonymous big book first and second editions great britiain aa first and second edition, great britain big books available for purchase. Aa derives its name from the title of this book and is written by aa members. Unfollow alcoholics anonymous first edition big book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. At any rate, discounting someone else s truth can be a slippery slope as facts can be declared, but truth, especially spiritual in nature, is open to the interpretation of each individual, as the big book teaches. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I collect aa big books, this one signed by bill wilson 1955 new york. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Spiritual experience happens suddenly as described in bills story while spiritual awakening happens more slower and gradual over months and years as you apply the 12 steps in your life. Alcoholics anonymous anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous, book by anonymous anonymous paperback.
Alcoholics anonymous first edition, second printing 1941 big book. The second edition of the seminal work of alcoholics anonymous, the big book, was released in 1955 and continues to be extremely influential in the lives of so many addicts. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition, chapter 1. 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 book cover of alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition. The publication of this book has not been authorized or endorsed by, and does not imply affiliation with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Appendix i references aa publishing in great britain and ireland to order the book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism new and revised edition and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. The fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aas message of hope and recovery to millions. Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous. Mar 23, 2010 a bunch of people contributed to it so collectively, the author can be cited as alcoholics anonymous. Appendix ii spiritual awakening god consciounsness educational variety spiritual experience aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. This is a rare first edition second printing big book with red boards, instead of blue. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd.
There is no writing in the book and there are no missing pages, fauxleather cover has moderate wear, the gilt letterin on the cover and spine is intact, the binding is tight, and the text pages are white with spots on the text. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book. This is the most modern audio version of the alcoholics anonymous big book. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. There has been a series of reprints and revisions, as well as.
Sometimes a small deal would net a few hundred dollars, and i would pay my bills at the bars. Overview preface preface chapter 1 bills story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics chapter 5 how it works chapter 6 into action chapter 7 working with others chapter 8 to wives chapter 9 the family afterward chapter 10 to employers chapter 11 a vision. How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. When you discover a prospect for alcoholics anonymous, find out all you can about him. Chapter 7 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition.
A 75th anniversary keepsake volume of the most important and practical selfhelp book ever written, alcoholics anonymous. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide.
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