I must keep my magic magnifying mind on my acceptance and off my. The big book that gave alcoholics hope in 12 steps turns 75. Though the name alcoholics anonymous had not yet been coined, these three men actually made up the nucleus of the first a. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. A, an integral part of the alcohol recovery center process is the literature available to those seeking to work the 12 steps. Also see, the original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous this is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Manipulate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. This dramatic, richly detailed, panoramic book will speak truth and hope to those devasted by alcholism. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Historical data alcoholics anonymous great britain. 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.
It had taken over four years to produce 100 sober alcoholics in the three founding groups. Alcoholics anonymous, page 85 but there is a solution. Gold gilding strong 90% front board, 100% spine top, 70% spine bottom. The history of aa is the story of how one approach to treatment took root before other options existed. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The big book that gave alcoholics hope in 12 steps turns. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Nov 09, 2015 in this video i talk very briefly about the big book. The big book was originally published in 1939 by bill w. No writing or markings to except first blank page where previous owners name was written in pencil and erased. Together they founded the alcoholics anonymous aa fellowship. Aacoa alcoholics anonymous comes of age by bill w absi as bill sees it by bill w agaa the akron genesis of alcoholics anonymous by dick b bb alcoholics anonymous the big book by bill w et al accessible via aaorg bwrt bill w by robert thomsen bwfh bill w by francis hartigan bw40 bill w my first 40 years autobiography.
In 1953 the twelve steps and twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous aka. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, fourteenth printing 1951 big book. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Big book is in very good condition with light wear to spine gold gilding strong on front and spine. The story of how thousands of wellintentioned men and. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing 1939 big book ny. Alcoholics anonymous 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. 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. Within 3 years, the ebook sold over 15,000 copies worldwide without any marketing. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition aa world services, inc.
The ez big book of alcoholics anonymous was written by a longtime aa member who has been a professional writer all her life. The doctors opinion w e ofalcoholics anonymous believe that the reader will be interested in the medical esti mate of the plan of recovery described in this book. 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 big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. Love in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. But the big book says, if you wish, you can join us on the broad highway. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous southwest group fort worth texas. This book was published june 1942, the first run was published in 1939, the second in april 1942. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. 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. Saturday evening post this is the march 1, 1941 saturday evening post magazine containing aas first major publicity. This was an early proposed dust jacket design for the first edition big book. A shaky fellowship between two helpless drunks grew into todays a. Book is in near fine condition, strong gold gild present, previous owners name written on first blank page original dust jacket in very good condition. The second portion of the book which focuses on the traditions, is based on the experience of.
We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. F166 a brief history of the big book in may 1938, when bill w. Works publishing company, april 1939, hardcover 400pp. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the 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. The big book includes an assertion first made in the second edition, which was published in 1955. You can now make contributions online to gso from you or your group. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs.
The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. Alcoholics anonymous founder struggled to write famed book. Liberty magazine the september 1939 liberty magazine with an article entitled, alcoholics and god. The original alcoholics anonymous manuscript complete with the famed 12 steps on how to stop tippling the booze shows the groups founder struggling with the wording when describing the. Bob was sober a few months less than three years, and the other 100 early members who contributed in one.
The preface and foreword describe the history of the big book and its role in the alcoholics anonymous program. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. History, especially with regards to bill wilson shows us that it is neither. Aa membership reaches over 200,000 in 7,000 groups in 70 countries and us. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous big booklarge printb16 paperback published june 1st 1991 by alcoholics anonymous world services paperback, 573 pages. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition unknown binding january 1, 2009 by inc. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Alcoholics anonymous, from the title of its own book. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover.
Second edition of alcoholics anonymous published 1957 first overseas general service board of aa created in great britain and ireland publication of alcoholics anonymous comes of age. Alcoholics anonymous first edition first printings 1939. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976. Big book basic training is the only video series in existence that walks the viewer through the first 172 pages of the book alcoholics anonymous without skipping any pages. Cofounder bill wilson began writing it in april 1938 at the business office of new york member hank p. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. There has been a series of reprints and revisions, as well as.
So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. We do not send out any unsolicited email from this web site. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. These two quotes from one of my favourite stories in the big book have helped me more than a few times over my time in aa. He called aa spiritual kindergarten and thought of his book, the twelve.
Big book is in very good condition with rub to top right corner of spine. May 17, 2017 the original alcoholics anonymous manuscript complete with the famed 12 steps on how to stop tippling the booze shows the groups founder struggling with the wording when describing the. The history of addiction treatment and recovery in america. Now available on cd, alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. 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.
The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. The big book is alcoholics anonymous s primary text. 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. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Apr 10, 2014 as of january 1, 20, the general services office of alcoholics anonymous estimated there are 114, 642 aa groups in more than 170 nations with more than 2,1,549 members. Please note that the door is located in the southwest corner. The usual reply from older and wiser aas would be this too shall pass. Manipulate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Anyone interested in the history of aa will absolutely love this book. Alcoholics anonymous big book large printb16 paperback published june 1st 1991 by alcoholics anonymous world services paperback, 573 pages. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164.
The red door group has meetings in macomb every day of the year. An introduction to the big book gatehouse sober community. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the official book for the alcoholics anonymous fellowship and. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen.
With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in. Not associated with or connected to or related towith alcoholics anonymous, towith alcoholics anonymous world services inc this site does not represent alcoholics anonymous in any way shape or form. The 12 steps written about in the book alcoholics anonymous are for recovery from alcoholism. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. Aa workshop using the big book alcoholics anonymous. Convincing testimony must surely come from medical men who have had experience with the sufferings of our members and have witnessed our return to health. Large panoramic convention photos from san antonio. Book is in very good condition, strong gold gild present about 80%. Presenters with longstanding sobriety will take you through the first eleven chapters of the aa big book, one chapter at a time.
There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. In the fall of 1935, a second group of alcoholics slowly took shape in new york. After the foreword is a section called the doctors opinion, which details the observations and beliefs of dr. Booze works its magic in an area called the mesolimbic. The essential recovery text was updated last year to include 24 new personal stories. Nov 20, 2014 big book basic training is the only video series in existence that walks the viewer through the first 172 pages of the book alcoholics anonymous without skipping any pages. Many know bill wilson as the founder of alcoholics anonymous, but few.
Alcoholics anonymous first edition first printings 1939 for sale. Jul 02, 2018 find meetings with the meeting finder app. First published in 2010 as a paperback, the ez big book of alcoholics anonymous was released as an ebook shortly afterward. The text, written by bill, explained aas philosophy and methods, the core of which was the now wellknown twelve steps of recovery. In this video i talk very briefly about the big book. Alcoholics anonymous, now better known as the big book.
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