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 alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, first second. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly. Before this book and aa, i had no concept of anything, i was so lost and in such a dark place.
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. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. For anyone who has a problem with alcohol or any addiction, theres everything in this book to. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. But for anyone sincerely tired and exhausted and crushed by their addiction, this is great medicine. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover item. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, third printing august 1977. 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 second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Aa big book covers leather big book covers vinyl big book.
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. 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. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. There were 16 printings in all between 1939 and 1954. Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition. I wanted a 2nd edition aa big book to read the different stories in the back. 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. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book. 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.
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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. 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. This is the first copy printed december, 1976 of the second printing. All the indexes we publish are for the 1st 164 pages the main text. The higher my expectations of other people are, the. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, seventh printing 1980 big book. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. By march 1976, when this edition went to the printer, the total worldwide membership of. Nov 17, 2019 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. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed.
The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. A collectable copy of the third printing 1959 of the second edition of the aa big book of which there were only 40,000 copies printed, making it much harder to locate than later printings, which were as many as 100,000 to 150,000 copies per printing. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Make offer alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 3rd printing 1942 rdj baby blue. Alcoholics anonymous was conservatively estimated at more than. It was my third time in this town, so i headed straight for my favorite bar. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Alcoholics anonymous 3rd edition of the big book hardcover 1976. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The description says 2nd edition big book, not the same 164 pages and the same forewords that are in the 3rd and 4th editions. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, first printing 1976 big book ny. The seventh edition from 1945 is the rarest estimates say 500 to 1,500 copies were issued but noone.
Bob has helped millions of men and women give up alcoholism and drug addiction. New hampshire intergroup adopted from akron archives big book stories. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. 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. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, second printing 1977 big book. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. Alcoholics anonymous second edition 1959 3rd print error orig.
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Alcoholics anonymous aa big book 2nd edition, 11th printing 1970. 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. His story, the vicious cycle, was published in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th edition of the aa big book. Because this book has become the basic text for our.
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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 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. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous second edition 1959 3rd print error. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Of course aa isnt for everyone, it says that in the book, too. The text and page numbers are the same in both the 3rd edition and 4th edition of the big book. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away.
Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions. This is the fourth article in the grapevine s series by authors of the personal histories in the big book, alcoholics anonymous. 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 whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud tyrell merritt. Alcoholics anonymous big books abookman, a book man, book. 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. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, first printing 1976 big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict. Pocket size mini aa big book coverss 11 colors vinyl. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous 3rd edition of the big book alcoholics anonymous. Comes with its original dust jacket in very good condition in an acid free protective cover. 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. The big book of dogs by felix sutton 1952 hc vintage 1st edition. Alcoholics anonymous, 1976 3rd edition, edited and published by aa world services, inc. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book abebooks. Alcoholics anonymous third edition first printing 1976 aa big. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. Book is in vg condition 100% gold gild, with a sticker on front board and blimishes to front board.
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. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. 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. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa big. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition, 1st printing, april 1939 works publishing company. 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. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation.
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