Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition kindle edition by inc. Aa book 4th edition 2001 basic text, recovery, big book, alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. An audio version of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. Aa speaker from being dry, to happy in sobriety duration. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition kindle edition by inc, a. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is.
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. Preface to fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous the. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. The first 164 pages of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, the preface, the forewords, the doctors opinion, dr. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big book. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous.
Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. Preface to the aa big book fm qual mp3 14mb chapter 1 bills story fm qual mp3 12. Preface to fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous the e. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The preface to the second edition of the big book explains that revisions to the personal history section of the book were made in order to represent the current membership of alcoholics anonymous more accurately, and thereby to reach more alcoholics. Overview preface preface chapter 1 bills story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics chapter 5 how it works chapter 6 into action chapter 7 working with others chapter 8 to wives chapter 9 the family afterward chapter 10 to employers chapter 11 a vision for you.
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Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. Copyright copyright 2015 by anonymous author 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 for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions. 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. It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We encourage group members to help keep aa safe by taking sensible precautions, both with personal belongings and. This is the official website of the general service office g. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Aa edinburgh and midlothian is committed to providing safe venues for our meetings. Preface t his isthe fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. We have created this guide because we agree with these sentiments.
Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. A notice about the fourth edition of the big book aa grapevine. I am a prolific note taker, so the note pages are perfect for me. Preface aa big book preface aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr.
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Reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book with permission of a. 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 strong sentiment against any radical changes made to it. In the big book, as the text alcoholics anonymous is known, we read. Preface aa big book foreword to 1st aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Preface t his is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety. 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. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. Because sometimes its easier to listen and understand. Buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. Hardback book printed 16th printing 2005 2001 the story of how. Preface this is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. 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 numeraled pages since it was first published on april 10, 1939. Preface foreword to first edition foreword to second edition foreword to third edition foreword to fourth edition the doctors opinion chapter 1 bills story 2 there is a solution 3 more about alcoholism 4 we agnostics. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power, thy love and thy way of life. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. 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. 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. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Hank p, whose big book story is the unbeliever, started aa in new jersey. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback a. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship the book has undergone four revisions since william wilson, also known as bill w. 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. Recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. The big book audio version 6 hours the book alcoholics anonymous in audio format, this begins with the dr. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. Parkhurst at honors dealers, 17 william st, newark, new jersey. Cofounder bill wilson began writing it in april 1938 at the business office of new york member hank p.
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. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio austin recovery alumni. The terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of gods will. Alcoholics anonymous quotes showing of 127 and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. 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. Call our national helpline for free on 0800 917 7650. Feb 26, 2018 aa big book ch5 how it works 4th edition duration. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Preface to the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Jul 17, 2016 alcoholics anonymous, preface to the third edition, p. The preface and foreword describe the history of the big book and its role in the alcoholics anonymous program. 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.
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