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This edition not only reproduces the original 1939 text of alcoholics anonymous, but as a special bonus features the complete 1941 saturday. Reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book with permission of a. Jul 12, 2017 this book is dedicated to the thousands of sober alcoholics who have shared their experience, strength and hope with each other since alcoholics anonymous had its start in june, 1935. Pdf alcoholics anonymous book by alcoholics anonymous. This book was created entirely by sober alcoholics, all active members of alcoholics anonymous. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The publication of this book has not been authorized or endorsed by, and does not imply affiliation with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession. Here you will find a schedule of aa meetings, aa news and events, and useful resources for the newcomer about aa and our wonderful fellowship.
Alcoholics anonymous 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 overcome the disease. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. Jacket spine and front flap do not have a print number. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism new york city. 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. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. Alcoholicos anonimos by alcoholics anonymous and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book.
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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. This book is great for the alcoholic who wants to learn more about the history of the aa big book while following the aa big book. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. The original working manuscript of alcoholics anonymous until now regarding the publication we now have the book that started it all. The longer we remain sober and grow in a fellowship of. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd.
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