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. Consider the viewpoint of any individual member as just that. Big book study guides for aa by alcoholics anonymous. More information here cers aa meeting listing service lists english language aa meetings in the continental european region and its immediate surrounds on our website. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. 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. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976. Because this book has become the basic text for our. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w.
Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Alcoholics anonymous the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions, the latter explaining aas fundamental principles in depth. The text and page numbers are the same in both the 3rd edition and 4th edition of the big book. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Several more expensive copies are available via abebooks. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 8th printing for.
Numerous meetings in europe are temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Aa big book study edition alcoholics anonymous big book. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, eleventh printing 1947 big book. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover hazelden. Step one willingness through despair it was only a matter of being willing to believe in a power greater than myself. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Time, distance, meeting, location, address, region, district, types. Find great deals on ebay for alcoholics anonymous book and alcoholics anonymous book 3rd edition. Aa big book alcoholics anonymous 3rd edition 1976 2nd print 1977.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes. The essential recovery text was updated last year to include 24 new personal stories. How do i cite alcoholics anonymous big book apastyle in text. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. Aa meetings in ukraine meetings alcoholics anonymous. Jul 02, 2018 find meetings with the meeting finder app. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition reproduction 1939 alcoholism aa steps. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book.
The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. 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. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Alcoholics anonymous first edition eleventh printing for. Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. A seventh printing sold for 2,750 several years ago but you are unlikely to find that printing as cheap as that again. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men.
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. 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. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. New stories have been added to the personal histories. 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. Oct 31, 2002 buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. I am a prolific note taker, so the note pages are perfect for me. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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.
All the indexes we publish are for the 1st 164 pages the main text. This aa big book study edition includes two place keeping ribbons. Also see, the original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous this is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. 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. Big book awakening for use with alcoholics anonymous fourth edition big book. 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. The big book alcoholics anonymous changes to the first edition 1 st edition 1 printing title states one hundred men. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Telephone numbers for ukraine alcoholics anonymous. Rely upon the twelve traditions the long form for clarification of what aa is and what aa is not. Mar 23, 2010 indeed, the big book makes clear to the reader that its main objective is to help you find a higher power which will solve your problem. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Jul 04, 2018 find meetings with the meeting finder app.
Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, eighth printing 1945 big book, small war time publishing. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. This aa big book study edition comes with lined pages for note taking and paragraph numbers for easy reference. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. A similar statement is made in the middle of the fourth edition dust cover.
The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. 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. In the lower righthand corner it reads, this is the third edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous publishes several books, reports, pamphlets, and other media, including a periodical known as the aa grapevine. Now available on cd, alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. Aa meetings in great britain are listed on the aa gb website here. Alcoholics anonymous first edition eleventh printing for sale. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note. If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking, you have little control over the amount you take, your are probably.
This specifically includes any comments by the author of this study guide of the. The aa program of recovery is set forth in the twelve steps aa was founded in 1935 in akron, ohio. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition should be in italics hope this helps. When was the last time you explained to a suffering alcoholic the threefold disease described in this book. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense.
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. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. 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. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. Listing of ukrainian ukraine ua, alcoholics anonymous aa and related sites. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book large print 4th ed 2019. Aa big book leather bound study edition my 12 step store. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover. One blank page at the end front and back side after appendix has. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. 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 first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation.
The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. Details about alcoholics anonymous aa big book large print 4th ed 2019 paperback new freesh. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Jacket spine and front flap do not have a print number.
The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. Front cover has light demarkation at bottom right corner possibly where a sticker would have been removed. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery.
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