Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages quantity. Alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition 2nd printing 1955. 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. A special booklet, titled a brief history of the big book, in english, spanish and french, will be included with all orders of this commemorative edition big book. Writing the big book zeroes in on the first five years in a way that no other history of a. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have. Alcoholics anonymous 2nd edition 2nd printing 1955 original. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Feb 09, 2020 we are bringing to you a series about the alcoholics anonymous basic text.
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This petition is about saving the lives of both men and women alcoholics. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. It was used to describe the book it the first printing because of the thickness of the paper. Alcoholics anonymous big book collection up for auction. We carry books and literature for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book first edition 14th printing.
Printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with the a. Special edition with red hardcover binding, the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which was why it was. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Alcoholics anonymous big book, large print cso brisbane. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition 1st printing 1939 dj aa big. Its one of the 20th centurys most significant books and early copies are treasured by numerous collectors. Great britain and english speaking continental europe. Petition stop printing the sexist version of the big book. Fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book large print 4th ed 2019. This is the second edition of the new australian alcoholics anonymous big book.
Ive read a lot of self help books in my life and there are some great ones out there, but i dont think ive got another book that has impacted me as much as this one. Printing in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. The first 11, basic chapters were written by bill w. B0 75th anniversary edition big book to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic publication of alcoholics anonymous in april 1939, the 20 general service conference approved the creation of this facsimile edition of the first printing of the first edition. This edition is a faithful replica of the original, with the famous circus cover dust jacket and bulky paper which is why it was initially called the big book, and is published in the original englishlanguage text only.
Alcoholics anonymous big booklarge print by alcoholics anonymous. Aa ignores science research that sexism is linked to high risk drinking in men and women. The first printing of the first edition was published in april of 1939, followed by 15 more printings up until the release of the 2nd edition in 1955. For anyone who thinks he or she may have a problem with alcohol.
Select from the options below for more information. This personal story from the back of the book was removed after the release of the first printing of the book and has not reappeared in any printings since. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, ninth printing 1946 big book. Comes with original dustjacket in very good dustjacket, tears present, in an acidfree protective wrap. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 8th printing for.
Members often refer to alcoholics anonymous as the big book, but not to compare it with any sacred text. Its first printing in 1939 was on very thick paper, so it came out surprisingly fat and was laughingly dubbed the big book. Which at the time was almost unheard of for a 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. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, eighth printing 1945 big book small war time publishing. New stories have been added to the personal histories. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Alcoholics anonymous big booklarge print by alcoholics.
Book is in very good condition, with gold gild faded on spine, previous owners name on first blank page and underlining in pencil on approx. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The original twelvestep method, the aa big book gives descriptive detail on how to 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. Largeprint, softcover, 7 x 10 14, in type size recommended as suitable for the visually handicapped. Alcoholics anonymous big book large print one day at a time one day at a time. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 9th printing for. The first half of the book is how it works in aa the second half is all inspirational stories that truely do inspire you to live a better free of addiction life. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. This pdf file is an easyread large print ebook created in 2009 by major1212. Alcoholics anonymous is the life changing program formed by two desperate alcoholics in 1935. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism 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.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions. Large print edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book. Aa big book myths tidbits and trivia 800 recovery hub blog. For over 75 years the aa big book has served as a lifeline to millions of people all over the world. These 164 pages are in the public domain alcoholics anonymous screen 6 of 703. Alcoholics anonymous 4th edition abridged, large print. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services and is available through aa offices and meetings, as well as through booksellers. Alcoholics anonymous and big book have been registered as trademarks by aaws inc. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. Alcoholics anonymous the big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164 pages aa. The little big book dictionary includes over 2,200 of the most difficult words, terms, and phrases found in the big book.
Consequently, the printer began using thick paper with large margins to increase the size of the book, hence the name the big book. The text of the first 164 pages of alcoholics anonymous, unchanged since they first came off press in 1939, evolved from a process of furious debate and wise compromise. In this series we will be discussing much of the history surrounding the first edition big book. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1st edition 3rd printing 1942 rdj. Sep 25, 2014 if you are familiar with the big book of alcoholic anonymous then read on i think you will enjoy the following nuggets of information.
On april 10, 1939, 4,650 copies of the big book, alcoholics anonymous became available for distribution. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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 large print abridged fourth edition alcoholics anonymous on. Home collections alcoholics anonymous big book alcoholics anonymous 4th. Alcoholics anonymous publishes a sexist book meant to teach both men and women how to work the aa 12 step program. Using a book published in 1939, aas core text describes how a man works the aa program in the first 164 pages of the big book.
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. 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. Marty mann 19041980 wrote the chapter women suffer too in the second through fourth editions of the big book. The doctors opinion was page one and the basic text ended at page 179.
Harry emerson fosdick 01004 the christian science monitor, boston, august 17, 1939. Big book large print alcoholics anonymous cleveland. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. Authorised reproduction of the first edition of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous 1st edition, 1st printing, april 1939 works publishing company. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. How to define the different printings of the alcholics anonymous uk big book printings the true first printing of the first uk edition of the big book, alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous, works publishing inc. Aa big book english abridged large print first 164.
We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Alcoholics anonymous large print fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Mar 26, 2020 the story lone endeavor was an interesting story that was added in the late preparation for the printing of the big book in 1939. Alcoholics anonymous large print abridged fourth edition. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and millions of other books are available for instant access. Alcoholics anonymous 4th edition abridged, large print aa world service. Lone endeavor story from the first printing of the. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Cornwall press would deliver copies to works publishing company, with an office on william street in newark, new jersey. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. W e, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.
This web site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from. Big book large alcoholics anonymous aotearoanew zealand. Very rare bill wilson alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing of his immensely influential book alcoholics anonymous, works publishing company. Large print version introductory pamphlet describing the kind of people a. A history of alcoholics anonymous, you may think as i did, that you have a good understanding of that history.
We carry books and literature for alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, alanon, including a variety of meditation or daily readers. Abridged, meaning this contains only the first 164 pages plus the appendices. Aa big book covers leather big book covers vinyl big. The 4th edition 2001 is also freely available online. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous large print big book recoveryshop. Alcoholics anonymous big book soft cover large print product information. This conferenceapproved special edition of alcoholics anonymous is a reproduction of the first printing of the first edition of the big book as it was published in 1939. The definitions do not necessarily translate for use with the twelve steps and twelve traditions book of a. It displays the text of the first 164 pages of the book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous facsimile first printing of the first edition. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Table of contents 01001 new york times, june 25, 1939 01002 journallancet, vol. This book has been a lifeline to millions for over 75 years.
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