Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes. Alcoholics anonymous world services, inc fourth edition. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. That means we have written a book which we believe to be spiritual as well as moral. Aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions. 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. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition. Watch asl dvd version includes subtitles and audio in english. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down.
Alcoholics anonymous, preface to the third edition, p. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. Big book changes these are the changes that have been made in the program portion of the big book the first 164 pages and the roman numeral pages since it was first published on april 10, 1939. I have read that the 3rd edition is the unchanged original text of the 1939 print but that part ii has more stories for those who are not sure they are alcoholics.
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The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Drs opinion 4th edition p xxv bills story chapter 1 p 1 16 there is a solution chapter 2 p 16 30 more about alcoholism chapter 3 p 30 43 we agnostics chapter 4 p 44 57 how it works chapter 5 p 58 71 into action continue reading big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. By the time the second edition appeared in 1955, membership had reached over 150,000, and the big book, a. Oct 31, 2002 buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. These are posted as an aid to the blind, those who have difficulty reading or who are remote from meetings either in prison or in hard to reach places. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition kindle edition published december 2nd 20 by a. The first edition, first printing, april 1939, has 396 numbered pages. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Now available on cd, the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aa s message of hope and recovery to millions worldwide. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition softcover item.
Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. Follow the link for an audio version of the 4th edition big book. Considering the 4th edition of the big book was published in 2001, according to the aa website. Welcome to the thursday evening closed big book study of royal york. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audible. This applies, too, to other spiritual expressions which you. Turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Alcoholics anonymous is the one book i cherish for life changing experiences.
Alcoholics anonymous the big book audios 4th edition on cd. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 4 we agnostics pages 44 57. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio austin recovery alumni.
Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers.
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. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Audio big book ideal for those who find difficulty reading, an audio version of the big book in mp3 format. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. That statement is an indication the literature was created through a group conscious process and meets the guidelines of what aa is and is not. 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. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
At the end of the meetings 1 person will read appendix 2, spiritual experience found on page 567 of the big book. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553 are ed by the. These are aspects of the alcoholics life and personality that are usually in effect before the alcoholic comes into aa and will continue unless the alcoholic actively works the steps each day. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery.
You can look for the isbn of this book on the web 9781483907253, and notice that several publishers other than lark publishing appear to have made this book in 20. And it means, of course, that we are going to talk about god. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in. 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. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. For anyone who might find them useful, here are complete audio readings of two of the keystone references of anonymous programs of recovery worldwide the big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve steps and twelve traditions please see links for direct contact to specific programs. Jerry needed to know so he started upon a project to identify the changes that were made to various printings and editions of the big book. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments.
We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The big book of alcoholics anonymous addeddate 201027 14. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Feb 26, 2018 alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud. Intergroup home page find intergroup meetings download meetings list in pdf format who me. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. This fourth, expanded edition relates how millions of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen.
To save cost, we have reduced the printing space but kept the original paragraphing and page numbering. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Listen to alcoholics anonymous big book original edition. This book describes how the founders, bill smith and dr. An audio version of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover item. Alcoholics anonymous and the big book are registered trademarks of a.
I know you get audio chapters on amazon i believe it is the 1st edition. What aa did was give me the tools to clear the mechanism so that i didnt approach. An unofficial alcoholics anonymous podcast featuring aa speaker meetings and workshops. The large print fourth edition of alcoholics anonymouse, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aa s message of hope and recovery to millions. Do not let any prejudice you may have against spiritual terms deter you from honestly asking yourself what they mean to you. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Because sometimes its easier to listen and understand. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, first second. Because this book has become the basic text for our. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The numbering of the 2nd reference is from the 2nd through the 4th editions which hasnt. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939.
More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. 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. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. Page 2 of 2 4 months into aa, i realized i hadnt even thought about drinking. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous audio version. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration.
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