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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. I am not talking on behalf of aa or any other fellowship. May 04, 20 alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition big book fair use notice this video contains ed material the use of which has not always been specificall. Aa big book of alcoholics anonymous on the app store. As you know, many meetings are temporarily closed and contingency plans may need to be considered including. The big book was originally published in 1939 by bill w. Aa big book ultimate companion on the app store apple. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous audio book sobriety app this app includes the 2nd edition of the aa big book. A comprehensive and socially responsible tool for anyone reading or studying the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Sober speak is not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous in any way. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Download aa big book unofficial and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch.
Our online big book is used by thousands of people all over the world, and incurs substantial bandwidth expense. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Our aim is to increase public awareness of alcoholics anonymous as an effective means of recovery from the disease of alcoholism. Accessing the the big book on the app allows you to highlight text, adjust font size, and quickly search by topic. Big book and alcoholics anonymous are registered trademarks of aa world services.
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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions. As the list of temporarily closed meetings grows, the need for alternative meetings and other aa support grows with it. Makes no claims or statement of facts and in general is not responsible for the content and any ramifications thereof. Aa big book download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 158 mb. 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. Thought for the day, daily reflections, big book quote, just for today, as bill sees it, plus more. 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 text of alcoholics anonymous otherwise known as the big book. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve. Subscribe to the sober speak podcast through apple itunes. 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.
By the time the second edition appeared in 1955, membership had reached over 15,000, and the big book, a. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps. Alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition big book fair use notice this video contains ed material the use of which has not always been specificall. Nov 09, 2015 in this video i talk very briefly about the big book.
The following list provides links to meetings, recordings of speakers, online copies of the big book, and other resources. Online meeting options and alternatives alcoholics. We expect that this contribution to the recovering community worldwide will continue to grow, as our online big book is a great study tool. Aa big book of alcoholics anonymous on the app store apple. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, fifteenth printing 1954 big book. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery.
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. The big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. With a feature packed big book reader, search tool. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976. Together they founded the alcoholics anonymous aa fellowship. This book shows where the wording has changed from the first edition and has the exact reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. It contains the first 164 pages of the big book, along with many personal stories to provide hope and inspiration. Including twelve steps and twelve traditions 12 steps and 12 traditions alcoholics anonymous. Consequently, it follows that some would regard the big book with a measure of reverence.
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Episode 88 billiekai alanon and the 12 steps served up big book style. 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. Strong 100% gold gild, has black marks on insides of front and back boards, no other writing or marks to pages. These men and women share their experience, strength, and hope centered around 12 steps of recovery. Aa big book audio from alcoholics anonymous sober for ios. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes to help you stop drinking, live.
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