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. This is the fourth article in the grapevine s series by authors of the personal histories in the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr.
With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976. Biographies of the authors of the stories in the big book. Ive been reading the big book for 36 years and it changed my life. Alcoholics anonymous third edition first printing 1976 aa big. Vinyl covers for giant print aa big book choce of colors. 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 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. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. I wanted a 2nd edition aa big book to read the different stories in the back. Foreword to third edition b y march 1976, when this edition went to the printer, the total worldwide membership of alcoholics anonymous was conservatively estimated at more than 1,000,000, with almost 28,000 groups meeting in over 90 countries. Comes with its original dust jacket in very good condition with a small section on the spine torn, in an acid free protective cover. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. Because this book has become the basic text for our. This is the first copy printed december, 1976 of the second printing.
Make offer alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 3rd printing 1942 rdj baby blue. 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. 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. 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.
Alcoholic selftest using the big book of aa step 12. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big books abookman, a book man, book. 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. 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. Surveys of groups in the united states and canada indicate that a.
All the indexes we publish are for the 1st 164 pages the main text. 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 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. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to. Buy a cheap copy of alcoholics anonymous book by alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, seventh printing 1980 big book. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 3rd printing 1942 rdj baby blue.
The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Alcoholics anonymous 3rd edition of the big book hardcover 1976. It was my third time in this town, so i headed straight for my favorite bar. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book abebooks. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. 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 1st edition, 1st printing, april 1939 works publishing company. 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. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, second printing 1977 big book. 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.
There were 16 printings in all between 1939 and 1954. Here i met a barmaid who drank like a fish and was as mean a woman as i had ever seen. Pocket size mini aa big book coverss 11 colors vinyl. 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. Alcoholics anonymous second edition 1959 3rd print error orig. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud tyrell merritt. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, first printing 1976 big book. 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. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly all. 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.
Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition hardcover item. New hampshire intergroup adopted from akron archives big book stories. Alcoholics anonymous, 1976 3rd edition, edited and published by aa world services, inc. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1977 third editions, third. 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. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed. Alcoholics anonymous third edition, third printing august 1977. 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. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. But for anyone sincerely tired and exhausted and crushed by their addiction, this is great medicine. This fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. 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. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. Alcoholics anonymous was conservatively estimated at more than. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away. The alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. By march 1976, when this edition went to the printer, the total worldwide membership of. Alcoholics anonymous big book 4th edition paperback. 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. The seventh edition from 1945 is the rarest estimates say 500 to 1,500 copies were issued but noone.
This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Comes with its original dust jacket in very good condition in an acid free protective cover. 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 higher my expectations of other people are, the. Aa sonoma county intergroup fellowship alcoholics anonymous. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa big. The text and page numbers are the same in both the 3rd edition and 4th edition of the big book. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa. Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. You can use any of our indexes with either edition. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book 2nd edition, 11th printing 1970. His story, the vicious cycle, was published in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th edition of the aa big book. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. Book is in vg condition 100% gold gild, with a sticker on front board and blimishes to front board. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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.
Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. The text of this document, original manuscript, was left just as it originally appeared in 1938. 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 3rd edition of the big book alcoholics anonymous. 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. T he alcoholics anonymous big book is not just the most influential self help book ever published. 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 third edition, which came off press in 1976, achieved a circulation of approximately 19,550,000 in all formats.
Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Before this book and aa, i had no concept of anything, i was so lost and in such a dark place. Bob has helped millions of men and women give up alcoholism and drug addiction. Of course aa isnt for everyone, it says that in the book, too. For anyone who has a problem with alcohol or any addiction, theres everything in this book to. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. 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. Alcoholic selftest using the big book of aa alcoholic and alcoholic selftest. Provided to youtube by cdbaby the doctors opinion alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict.
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