Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. The following is a copy of a report on the history of the big book that was prepared by the aaws staff, and circulated among the conference, area and district literature committee members, to give them some background as they approached their work in the then proposed 4th edition. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions. 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 big books abookman, a book man, book. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 1 164 boardprep. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. It set in motion trains of circumstances which brought us misfortune that we. If you are a 4th edition big book story author and would like to see your biography listed here, then click here and send it to and it will be posted here. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. Stories in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The first edition, first printing, april 1939, has 396 numbered pages. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. My favorite part of the big book has always been the part. It is common in aa lore to hear claims that the big book is the secondmost printed book of. Being wrecked in the same vessel, being restored and united under one god, with hearts and minds attuned to the welfare of others, the things which matter so much to some people no longer signify much to them. 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 essential recovery text has remained the same while personal stories have been added to reflect the growing and diverse fellowship with the fourth edition featuring 24 new. Learning the process of overcoming resentment literally saves the lives of people who are afflicted with the disease of alcoholism. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read.
Often at first when i first considered i might have an addiction problem i read the stories in the back of the book. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. The story of how many thousands of men and women have. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition aa world services, inc. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback a. Oct 02, 2008 unless it is in one of the stories of the fourth edition, it doesnt. 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. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. Several more expensive copies are available via abebooks. The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book. Each individual, in the personal stories, describes in his own language and from his. A draft fourth edition of the big book, alcoholics anonymous be developed and a progress report be brought to the 1998 conference literature committee, keeping in mind the 1995 advisory action that. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr.
What happened to all those stories that it talks about in the preface to the second edition. Alcoholics anonymous big books abookman, a book man. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following. Title page to xiii, from our literature meeting on june 1, 2015. The big book serves as the basis of alcoholics anonymous aa. Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states, resentment is the number one offender. Please do not write with questions about meetings click here for meeting info. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book represents a fine example of demand driven scarcity. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. January 1968 aa grapevine big book stories updated 4 of 5 this is the fourth article in the grapevine s series by authors of the personal histories in the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, eighth printing 1945 big book, small war time publishing. The text of the 1st 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage. A seventh printing sold for 2,750 several years ago but you are unlikely to find that printing as cheap as that again. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, eighth printing 1945 big book small war time publishing ny. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition kindle edition published december 2nd 20 by a. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away.
There are those, too, who suffer from grave emotional and mental disorders, but many of them do recover if they have the capacity to be honest. It is common in aa lore to hear claims that the big book is the secondmost printed book of alltime, second only to the bible. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a.
Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. Because this book has become the basic text for our. 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. It contains the 12 steps that are at the core of the alcoholics anonymous program, as well as stories about alcoholics who have been through the recovery process. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. It is common in aa lore to hear claims that the big book is the secondmost printed book. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery.
Although it was not the first help book to be published, it proved to be the most collectible in its category. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. By the time the second edition appeared in 1955, membership had reached over 150,000, and the big book, a. Jun 03, 2015 this was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed.
Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover 4th edition hardcover. This is the official website of the general service office g. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles second edition big book stories big book alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Front cover has light demarkation at bottom right corner possibly where a sticker would. I found every story i read was about me in some way. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book.
Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states that fear was an evil and corroding thread. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. My sponsor suggested i type it up and put it somewhere in the house where i see it all the time. Mar 01, 20 the first edition went through 16 printings before the publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976, and a more recent fourth edition in 2001. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles second. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 8th printing for. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles washington temperance society of baltimore the missionary spirit alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Here you will find a schedule of aa meetings, aa news and events, and useful resources for the newcomer about aa and our wonderful fellowship.
Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback. Unless it is in one of the stories of the fourth edition, it doesnt. Does my 4th edition 2001 big book hard copy in good condition have a value. Bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of.
Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Except in rare cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense. 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.
The step 4 prayer from how it works page 66 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover a. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. This excerpt of the alcoholics anonymous big book lets you get your hands on pages. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. 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. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. I was thinking of the same passage from the big book that you are referring to. When i walked into the meeting, i took a seat in the circle of chairs.
A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. Here is another example of a common misconception spread by wordofmouth. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and twelve step programs across the world have. Philadelphia, student of life, on page 319 of the fourth edition big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous edinburgh. 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. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. It takes some of us a long time to outgrow that serious. Personal stories on pages 407, 476, 494, 531, and 553.
Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Marty mann 1904 1980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the. The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover item. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first. Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition. Then one day i heard something that was music to my ears. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous.
Welcome to the sonoma county intergroup felowship website of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Book is in very good condition, with gold gild faded on spine, previous owners name on first blank page and underlining in pencil on approx. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books.