Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than. By the time the second edition appeared in 1955, membership had reached over 150,000, and the big book, a. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Abridged, meaning this contains only the first 164 pages plus the appendices. 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. 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. I refused to watch tv, but my fellow patients kept me informed.
The big book comes alive recorded in laughlin, nevada. Alcoholics anonymous large print abridged fourth edition. 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. Alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition big book fair use notice this video contains ed material the use of which has not always been specificall. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback a. The fourth edition includes twentyfour personal stories that provide contemporary sharing. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback. Read alcoholics anonymous the big book 4th edition online, read in mobile or kindle.
Here is a special deluxe edition of a book that has changed millions of lives and launched the modern recovery movement. Book is in very good condition with light stain to bottom endpages and some wear to bottom of spine front inside board, blank page, and title page have signatures. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover a. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover its more than a book. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover.
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. The big book the big book of alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1978 third editions, fourth. 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. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for screen viewing download size about 477k. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. I n 1939 the first edition of the basic text of aa was published under the name alcoholics anonymous. 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. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a.
Buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous 4th edition abridged, large print. I have read that the 3rd edition is the unchanged original text of the 1939 print but that part ii has. Alcoholics anonymous, preface to the third edition, p. A 75th anniversary keepsake volume of the most important and practical selfhelp book ever written, alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous 4th edition abridged, large print aa world service. Fellowship the experience of 56 members whose stories are no longer available in the current 4th edition. Aa books alcoholics anonymous big book recovery shop. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Alcoholics anonymous the big book audios 4th edition on cd item. Download alcoholics anonymous the big book 4th edition ebook free in pdf and epub format. The first edition, first printing, april 1939, has 396 numbered pages.
Buy alcoholics anonymous big book by inc alcoholics anonymous world services online at alibris. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Shrinkwrapped in a veganleather hardback casing and slipped into an ocard reminiscent of the books original 1939. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition item. Box 31, washingtonville, 109920031 ny alcoholics anonymous big book study group note. Alcoholics anonymous large print abridged fourth edition alcoholics anonymous on. Aa lore has it that the fellowship was named after the first printing of the big book as aa members call the book that is the heart and soul of the aa program. 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. Of the many drinking types described in the big book by no means comprehensively, the big book suggests its 12 step spiritual program of action will work for only one. I was thinking of the same passage from the big book that you are referring to.
Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. The big book, 4th edition by anonymous pdf format for free to read online. 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. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. A desire to stop drinking is the only requirement for aa membership. This collection of stories from the first three editions of alcoholics anonymous offers back to the a. Because this book has become the basic text for our. Most alcoholics at certain times have absolutely no mental defense against taking that first drink. 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 anonymous first edition, thirteenth printing 1950 big book. Book is in good condition with writing gift inscription on inside fron board, no other writing in book, wear and stains to boards. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition th printing. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism 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. The publication of this book has not been authorized or endorsed by, and does not imply affiliation with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Fourth in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Inquiry by scientific, medical, and religious societies will be welcomed. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader. And what we like to do to look at some of the history is to go to the forward of the 2nd edition. Big book alcoholics anonymous 4th edition abridged, large print search about us. New stories have been added to the personal histories. I learned my career was over via the six oclock news one week after entering treatment. The book is wonderful, but the lack of the real page numbers render it useless for sponsor or meeting work. 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. The big book, 4th edition if you want to download alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous the big book audios 4th edition on cd.
As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. I wrote it just the other day while writing this page on my website. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, fourth printing, 1978 big book. 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.
377 669 234 179 409 1626 1173 1407 22 903 136 1136 398 546 816 134 1468 200 885 714 838 690 97 894 814 1304 44 1215 282 936 1251 1157