The premise of the book describes the 12 step program that has been widely applied to other forms of. Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. 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. The first 164 pages of the big book is the outline for recovery, which constitute the program of recovery. Aa books alcoholics anonymous big book recovery shop. 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 whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The book intertwines faith messages and hope to help the alcoholic kick his or her addiction. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism.
The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. One of the bestselling books of all time it has sold more than 30 million copies, the volume is better known to millions of recovering alcoholics and addicts as the big book. Reading the big book alcoholic anonymous alcoholism help online.
The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. Look out for the prequel, the evening and the morning, coming. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. If you cannot stop or moderate your alcohol or drug consumption, you may a have a serious problem with addiction. April 10, 1939 marks the publication date of alcoholics anonymous. Disclaimer before everyone freaks out, keep in mind that these books are just the opinion of the author. 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. Understanding the difference between the real alcoholic or. The big book is essentially split up into two major sections.
Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. The first 164 pages essentially describe what an alcoholic is and an outline of the program of alcoholics anonymous. More than any other chapter in the big book, more about alcoholism examines the manner in which alcoholics become chained to their disease. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. The big book, the twelve steps and the twelve traditions. Apr 10, 2014 one of the bestselling books of all time it has sold more than 30 million copies, the volume is better known to millions of recovering alcoholics and addicts as the big book. Jul 21, 2017 alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud. We of alcoholics anonymous, are many thousands of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholic selftest using the big book of aa step 12. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism also known as the big book describes how to recover from alcoholism.
Once you are past alcohol withdrawal and postacute withdrawal, you can optimize your life by conquering bad habits and negative thought patterns. 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. Its influence on the worlds health and the treatment of. The author is a founder of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. In some instances there has been brief recovery, followed always by a still worse relapse. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. We intentionally kept the book book and the na simple text off the list to broaden the scope. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we. 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. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover.
Toronto, ontario the 25 millionth copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous will be presented to jill brown, warden of san quentin. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to attempt to treat many addictions, from alcoholism and heroin addiction to marijuana addiction. Potential in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Some people have recovered from alcoholism, though, and the big book offers a suggested outline that seems to help a few. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Aa speaker the matters of fear and relationships 12step alcoholism recovery duration. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually unchanged. Since the big books publication in 1939 there has been several approaches developed to help the newcomer understand the aa way of life. Reading guide for more about alcoholism amethyst recovery. 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. The big book gives us one suggestion to encourage the newcomer to learn the aa way of life, on page 94 it says, if he shows interest, lend him your copy of this book.
The first layer is our bodily reaction to alcohol when we ingest it the physical craving. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. Science may one day accomplish this, but it hasnt done so yet.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Recoveryshop, the onestopshop for aa conference approved literature and aarelated books. Although this was originally published back in 1939, it is still one of the bestselling books about alcoholism, and with good reason. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. 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. Alcoholic selftest using the big book of aa alcoholic and alcoholic selftest. Popular alcoholism books meet your next favorite book. Just like, not all people that eat too much fat in their diets have heart disease or have an eating disorcer not all people who drink too much, or get in trouble while drinking are alcoholic. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Our big book of alcoholics anonymous promises us that when the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically. Physicians who are familiar with alcoholism agree there is no such thing as making a normal drinker out of an alcoholic. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. Mar 30, 2020 the premise of the book describes the 12step program that has been widely applied to other forms of substance use disorders, but was originally designed to be a treatise on recovery from alcoholism.
I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. The story of how more than one hundred men have recovered from alcoholism, from which aa drew its name. Alcoholics anonymous the book, april, 1939, works publishing inc. Peerayotshutterstock the second chapter of alcoholics anonymous commonly known as the big book is titled there is a solution yet talks a lot about the nature of alcoholism itself. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. To share their method, wilson and other members wrote the initiallytitled book, alcoholics anonymous.
The big book alcoholic anonymous is based off of aas 12step program. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Some of the most popular books for alcoholics, their friends and families, adult children of alcoholics, teens living with alcoholic parents, partners who have been diagnosed or who consider themselves codependent, as well as christians in recovery. 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. The big book that gave alcoholics hope in 12 steps turns 75. A desire to stop drinking is the only requirement for aa membership. Best books for alcoholism top 20 books to transcend. The big book of alcoholics anonymous true recovery. 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. 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. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name.
The aa big book provides all the basics of the program of alcoholics anonymous. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes to help you stop drinking, live sober, and recover from alcoholism. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The big book alcoholics anonymous is an alcoholism recovery bible for alcoholics anonymous members.
The big book is an outline for recovery, never claiming to be a cure or a certain solution for everyone and anything. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. The big book that gave alcoholics hope in 12 steps turns. Click on each book to see deeply discounted prices. Sep 30, 2008 alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all time and has received numerous accolades, including being designated as one of the most. The big books answer to relapse prevention big book. Bob has helped millions of men and women give up alcoholism and drug addiction. We learned that we had to fully concede to our in nermost selves that we were alcoholics. Nicknamed the big book by the early aa members for its thick paper and wide margins, the book s history began in 1934 when bill wilson, an alcoholic stockbroker who had found sobriety. The girl on the train by paula hawkins, the glass castle by jeannette walls, the absolutely true diary of a parttime indian. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. The journey through addiction to recovery is a deeply personal experience, with no two people going though the same process to reach sobriety.
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