Pdf alcoholics anonymous book by alcoholics anonymous. Detailsfourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. Alcoholics anonymous which we in aa affectionately call the big book. Box 459, grand central station new york, ny 10163 website. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. It has been 40 years since ernie kurtz wrote notgod, the last truly professional treatment of the history of alcoholics anonymous. The big book the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The first edition of the novel was published in 1939, and was written by alcoholics anonymous. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. There has been a series of reprints and revisions, as well as.
The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. The definitive history of writing and producing the big book of alcoholics anonymous, told through extensive access to the groups archives. Portable, softcover, unabridged fourth edition, 4 12 x 7. Alcoholics anonymous great britain and english speaking continental europe. We agnostics i n the precedingchapters you have learned something of alcoholism. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 576 pages and is available in paperback format. 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.
Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. The premise of the book describes the 12step program that has been widely applied to other forms of. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per son or persons with whom to take this intimate and con. Together they founded the alcoholics anonymous aa fellowship. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve.
How many thousands of men and women the anonymous press. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. The premise of the book describes the 12 step program that has been widely applied to other forms of. 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. Acceptance was an idea in a story in the 3rd edition and stories are not included here. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a.
This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Hank p, whose big book story is the unbeliever, started aa in new jersey. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to attempt to treat many addictions, from alcoholism and heroin addiction to marijuana addiction. We attempt to carry the message in the way that was passed on by the founders and pioneers of alcoholics anonymous. The main characters of this non fiction, self help story are. Those of us belonging to a religious denomination which requires confession must, and of course, will want to go to the properly appointed au. There is a solution w e, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. Largeprint, softcover, 7 x 10 14, in type size recommended as suitable for the visually handicapped. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Click here or here to download the entire index as a.
The big book is the basic text of the original 12step recovery program now known worldwide by the name, alcoholics anonymous. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. See our study edition for a far more comprehensive index in book form. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to.
Only about oneinten drinkers, even hard drinkers become alcoholic. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles washington temperance society of baltimore the missionary spirit alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, as well as many political, economic, social, and reli.
The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. 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. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Cofounder bill wilson began writing it in april 1938 at the business office of new york member hank p. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Released in 1939, the big book, as its commonly known, has sold an estimated 37 million copies, been translated into seventy languages, and. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions, the latter explaining aas fundamental principles in depth.
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