For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The big book thumpers strive for an air of perfection. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. 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. But those in the program who practice what they have learned teach volumes simply through how they live. The irrationality of alcoholics anonymous the atlantic. Like aa meetings everywhere, there are a wide variety of members. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Many thousands have benefited from the big book and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind alcoholics anonymous, which was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr.
Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition th printing. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. Mann would soon befriend the books author, aa cocreator wilson, and she began attending aa meetings in 1939. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published.
When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, thirteenth printing 1950 big booknavy blue. Wilsons big book, which is actually entitled alcoholics anonymous, is referred to as the ultimate answer for everything a new bible of sorts written just for contemporary alcoholics. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Skype aa meetings operate similarly to facetoface meetings. Bob has helped millions of men and women give up alcoholism and drug addiction. Your guide to the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Includes free pdf downloads that go along with each weekly lesson. Our purpose is to carry the message of recovery to the alcoholic w ho still suffers. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery.
Aas founders, bill wilson and doctor bob, have reached what some say is deity status in the 12step world. How alcoholics anonymous lied to the american people. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. Sound and visual media help to carry the message of recovery of alcoholics anonymous and to inform the public and professionals about a. Cds that explore 12 step recovery in aa, alanaon and alateen. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 26,061 views 9. Happy joyous and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous.
Just like, not all people that eat too much fat in their diets have heart disease or have an eating disorcer not all people who drink too much, or get in trouble while drinking are alcoholic. 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. 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. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. Your guide to the big book of alcoholics anonymous ill do a personal video for you. Public service announcements psas are available in both video and audio formats for television and radio broadcast, as well as other materials specifically for young people and for professionals working with alcoholics. For example, i see my sponsor regularly share a kind word with people new to the rooms regardless of how beat up, raw or coarse they may be. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Only about oneinten drinkers, even hard drinkers become alcoholic. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies.
He is a powerful example of what it is like to be in recover. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. 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. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Browse the directory of online meetings alcoholics anonymous. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery.
The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. The big book includes an assertion first made in the second edition, which was published in 1955. All day aa introduction to the big book 12 steps 164 pages. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. In 1978, joe mcquany launched the kelly foundation, which is an organization dedicated to recovery from alcoholism and addiction. Aa speakers how to be happy, content, and have emotional sobriety part 1 duration.
Aa coins aa big book covers alanon book covers na book covers na coins recovery gifts. We use a skype conference call, audio only, no video. Welcome to the happy, joyous, and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. 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. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Alcoholic selftest using the big book of aa step 12. Great workshop on the big book of aa and the recov. Grapevine, and grapevine are registered trademarks or service marks of a. New stories have been added to the personal histories. These two men are credited with making the big book of aa more accessible to many who otherwise found the language archaic, or just downright confusing. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous.
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. This original 1939 edition outlines the famous 12 steps, and offers counsel for those who wish to join the program but doubt the existence of a higher. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books.
Step studies, open talks, workshps, panel discussions and. Previous owners name and address on first page in pencil. The importance and purpose of this video, and all our other videos, is to show that. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. All day aa chapter 1 bills story big book part 1 12 steps 164 pages. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. A comprehensive alcoholics anonymous big book study with aa speaker howard e. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book.
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