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This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book reference edition for addiction. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. Where in alcoholics anonymous big book is the reference to jails institutions or death. See our study edition for a far more comprehensive index in book form.
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Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Big book concordance bookmark alcoholics anonymous cleveland. This is the original study guide to the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Reviewed in the united states on november 1, 1998 find out how often the word recovered is used and other useful and interesting facts about alcoholics anonymous the big book. This is a fairly comprehensive index to the big book, the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. Not associated with or connected to or related towith alcoholics anonymous, towith alcoholics anonymous world services inc this site does not represent alcoholics anonymous in any way shape or form. A rich resourse to learn and understand alcholism and also a study of the 12 steps. Photocopied reprint of the original prepublication copy of the manuscript alcoholics anonymous. The main characters of this non fiction, self help story are. A reference guide to the big book of alcoholics anonymous book.
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It contains an analysis of the principles which led to the sobriety of the earliest members, together with a representative cross section of members personal stories. Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. Akron beacon journal on the alcoholics anonymous big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book reference edition for addiction treatment alcoholics anonymous, sober living publishing, twelve step productions on. Alcoholics anonymous big book for android free download. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 8th printing for. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Also, the word really was misspelled as realy in the sixth line on page xx. Aa is nonprofessional, selfsupporting, and apolitical. The little big book dictionary includes over 2,200 of the most difficult words, terms, and phrases found in the big book. 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. The textreferenced definitions, simple phonic pronunciation guides, and page numbers for the included words make the big book much more palatable to both our younger and older members of alcoholics anonymous. If you go to enough meetings, youll hear it said that in aa, there are no musts, only suggestions. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book for android free download and.
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I am a prolific note taker, so the note pages are perfect for me. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Word index subject index dictionary historical notes word frequency sobriety counter word concordance. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, eighth printing 1945 big book, small war time publishing. Horsemen in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking. This is the most widely used resource for millions of individuals in recovery.
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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. Book is in very good condition with light stain to bottom endpages and some wear to bottom of spine. When the book was published in 1939 the aa fellowship was small and struggling. Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek.
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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. Alcoholics anonymous 575 pages originally published in 1939, this is the book of experience from which the fellowship derived its name. Numerous critics have cited many of the flaws in the program, including its judeochristian basis and numerous references to god as making aa. Front inside board, blank page, and title page have signatures. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12 step programs across the world, have helped millions of people recover from addictions. Pdf alcoholics anonymous big book reference edition for. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Alcoholics anonymous big book first published in 1939 and subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, the alcoholics anonymous a. Big book changes 1st edition and following printings big book changes the big book alcoholics anonymous changes to the first edition and following editions. I spoke of the letting go process, the letting go of an old idea that seemingly forever held me in its grip. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. This is the official website of the general service office g.