Arranged into sections alphabetically, includes both keyword and subject references. All you need is a big book and this guide to go through the steps with someone in a way similar to what dr bob, clarence s or bill wilson would have done. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. With publication of the second edition of the aa big book in 1955, the third edition in 1976, and now the fourth edition in 2001, the essential recovery text has remained unchanged while personal aa stories have been added to reflect the growing and diverse fellowship. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition kindle edition by inc, a. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers. See our study edition for a far more comprehensive index in book form.
Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous.
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. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. The titled side also tells us what the book alcoholics anonymous is to members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than. A similar statement is made in the middle of the fourth edition dust cover. This is a link to the complete 4 th edition of the aa bigbook online. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous. By the time the second edition appeared in 1955, membership had reached over 150,000, and the big book, a. There is no obligation by any member of the original way group to use this guide. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. A copy of the original manuscript can be downloaded and printed out by clicking the image of the first edition big book at the top of this page. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr.
Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover a. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. 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. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. 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.
Forward to the first edition of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. When bill wilson with the help of sam shoemaker finished what would become the central book for alcoholics anonymous in 1938, he never imagined it would have the impact it still has in addiction recovery. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition.
Alcoholics anonymous first edition, fourth printing 1943 big book green covers. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. An index to alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition. Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition. 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. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict.
Big book index alcoholics anonymous books, software, phone. The symbol indicates a reference to a page where the subject is. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Literature alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition. Oct 02, 2008 unless it is in one of the stories of the fourth edition, it doesnt. This is a fairly comprehensive index to the big book, the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me.
These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. Id heard that there were some changes made in the fourth edition to reflect this rediculous move toward political correctness and i am one of those bangers that believes the big book is the aa bible and should be left alone. In the lower righthand corner it reads, this is the third edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Aa the original way group at calvary baptist church, 531 haywood rd, asheville, nc 28806. New stories have been added to the personal histories. 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. All the indexes we publish are for the 1st 164 pages the main text. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. The ego factors in surrender in alcoholism, and the first edition of the big book subpages 1. Except in rare cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense.
This guide exemplifies, as close as possible, one of the strongest original ways of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition kindle edition by inc. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The big book, 4th edition if you want to download alcoholics anonymous. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Big book index alcoholics anonymous books, software. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing anything down. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Below are copies in various formats of the big book. Box 31, washingtonville, 109920031 ny alcoholics anonymous big book study group note. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Questions and answers from the alcoholics anonymous big book.
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. I recommend that every member have a copy, to enhance their personal commitment to recovery and alcoholics anonymous. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous world service inc. New hampshire intergroup adopted from akron archives big book stories. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback a. The text and page numbers are the same in both the 3rd edition and 4th edition of the big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. 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.
Click here to learn more about the 4th step and moral inventory in aa. Foreword to fourth edition t his fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. To save cost, we have reduced the printing space but kept the original paragraphing and page numbering. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The large print fourth edition of alcoholics anonymouse, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aas message of hope and recovery to millions. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. Alcoholics anonymous comes of age a brief history of a. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book fourth edition big book alcoholics anonymous.
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. Here is a pdf version of the first 164 pages found in all aa books. You can use any of our indexes with either edition. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in. Aa big book 4th edition alcoholics anonymous edinburgh. Developed for use with the fourth edition of the big book, this index will help you find the support you needwhen you need it. The big book, 4th edition by anonymous pdf format for free to read online. Alcoholics anonymous first edition fourth printing big book. The first edition, first printing, april 1939, has 396 numbered pages. Features page and line references to topics in the big book. The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink. Alcoholics anonymous first edition fourth printing big. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
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