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Known as the "Big Book,"
the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide get and stay sober since the first edition appeared in 1939.
Opening chapters articulate A.A.’s program of recovery from alcoholism the original Twelve Steps and recount the personal histories of A.A.'s co-founders, Bill W. and Dr. Bob.
In the pages that follow, more than 40 A.A. members share how they stopped drinking and found a new healthier and more serene way of life through the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Whether reading passages at meetings, reading privately for personal reflection, or working with a sponsor,
The Big Book can be a source of inspiration, guidance and comfort on the journey to recovery.
This Fourth Edition of Alcoholics Anonymous has been approved by the General Service Conference.
Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith,
who developed the organization's twelve-step program.
In 1939, they published this volume, which sets forth the cornerstone concepts of recovery and relates stories of those who have overcome alcoholism.
Informally known as "The Big Book," it has gone through numerous editions,
and as a lifeline to millions worldwide,
it is the most widely used resource for recovering alcoholics.
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.