Following is a comparison between the portions of the prepublication manuscript of the book alcoholics anonymous and the way it is printed in the third edition. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, first printing 1976 big book ny. By march 1976, when this edition went to the printer, the total worldwide membership of. I wanted a 2nd edition aa big book to read the different stories in the back. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict. 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.
Foreword to 2nd edition aa big book foreword to 2nd 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. Feb 26, 2018 aa big book ch3 more about alcoholism 4th edition duration. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Alcoholics anonymous, 1976 3rd edition, edited and published by aa world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, third printing august 1977. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Alcoholic selftest using the big book of aa alcoholic and alcoholic selftest. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors.
You can use any of our indexes with either edition. Of course aa isnt for everyone, it says that in the book, too. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, first printing 1976 big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud tyrell merritt.
Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. The description says 2nd edition big book, not the same 164 pages and the same forewords that are in the 3rd and 4th editions. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Before this book and aa, i had no concept of anything, i was so lost and in such a dark place. Alcoholics anonymous third edition first printing 1976 aa big. Comes with its original dust jacket in very good condition with a small section on the spine torn, in an acid free protective cover. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. 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.
This is the 1st printing of the aa big book of which there were only 4,650 to 4,670 copies printed, far fewer than the ensuing printings that included 20,000 for the 8th and 9th printings, 25,000 for the 10th and 11th printing, 42,350 for the 12th printing, 50,000 for. 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. 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. 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. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book 2nd edition, 11th printing 1970. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1977 third editions, third. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Comes with its original dust jacket in very good condition in an acid free protective cover. 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 third edition, second printing 1977 big book. Alcoholics anonymous 3rd edition of the big book hardcover 1976.
Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa big. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Alcoholics anonymous was conservatively estimated at more than. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. 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. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976. Buy a cheap copy of alcoholics anonymous book by alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book covers leather big book covers vinyl big book. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. There is a no apparent writing in the book and there are no missing pages, the cover has general soiling, the spine ends are rolled, the gilt lettering on the front cover is dull and about 95% present, the gilt.
Because this book has become the basic text for our. Alcoholics anonymous second edition 1959 3rd print error orig. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition. Available with screen printing and coin holder display. Alcoholics anonymous big books abookman, a book man, book. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover item. This book is not an exact copy of the aa big book 1st edition there were changes made to the 1st 164 pages after the 1st edition was released. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book describes how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Pocket size mini aa big book coverss 11 colors vinyl. The seventh edition from 1945 is the rarest estimates say 500 to 1,500 copies were issued but noone. Alcoholics anonymous 3rd edition of the big book alcoholics anonymous. But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. 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. Alcoholics anonymous daily reflections daily reflection alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous comes of age 3rd edition alcoholics anonymous ez big book of alcoholics anonymous 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous third edition of alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 1st printing alcoholics. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. All the indexes we publish are for the 1st 164 pages the main text. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback. New hampshire intergroup adopted from akron archives big book stories. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Here i met a barmaid who drank like a fish and was as mean a woman as i had ever seen.
The big book of dogs by felix sutton 1952 hc vintage 1st edition. Vinyl covers for giant print aa big book choce of colors. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, first second. Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. The third edition, which came off press in 1976, achieved a circulation of approximately 19,550,000 in all formats.
Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Ive been reading the big book for 36 years and it changed my life. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. Bob has helped millions of men and women give up alcoholism and drug addiction. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. It was my third time in this town, so i headed straight for my favorite bar. For anyone who has a problem with alcohol or any addiction, theres everything in this book to.
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 story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book describes how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions.
This book show us, not only the traditional aa big book. Alcoholics anonymous second edition 1959 3rd print error. The text and page numbers are the same in both the 3rd edition and 4th edition of the big book. 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. Make offer alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 3rd printing 1942 rdj baby blue.
The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. Surveys of groups in the united states and canada indicate that a. The alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed.
His story, the vicious cycle, was published in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th edition of the aa big book. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. But for anyone sincerely tired and exhausted and crushed by their addiction, this is great medicine. Alcoholic selftest using the big book of aa step 12. Aa big book ch7 working with others 4th edition youtube. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition, 1st printing, april 1939 works publishing company. 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. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, seventh printing 1980 big book. 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. Provided to youtube by cdbaby the doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth article in the grapevine s series by authors of the personal histories in the big book, alcoholics anonymous. There were 16 printings in all between 1939 and 1954. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly all.
Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book abebooks. After the publication and release of the third edition, at their august of 1976 meeting, the trustees literature committee heard the committee secretary report that aaws. 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. This is the first copy printed december, 1976 of the second printing. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 3rd printing 1942 rdj baby blue. 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.
The fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book, includes twentyfour new stories and continues to pass on aa s message of hope and recovery to millions. 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 being made in it. 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 can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations.