Audio big book ideal for those who find difficulty reading, an audio version of the big book in mp3 format. Surrendered and went to aa in 2007 and have been happily sober without relapse or desire to drink. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery.
South floridas own big book george takes you through the 12 steps of alcohoics anonymous. For the complete history of the aa big book read this pdf file. Feb 26, 2018 alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud. All day aa chapter 1 bills story big book 12 steps 164 pages. Show him you have confidence in his power to stop or moderate. Many thousands have benefited from the big book and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind alcoholics anonymous, which was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr. We feel that each family, in the light of their own circumstances, ought to decide for themselves. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. 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.
The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Bobs brief remarks aa history how it works aa 12 steps 12 steps of aa audio book. Hey everyone before you buy this particular book you must know the page numbers are not the same as the og book i had to rebuy the big book with the appropriate page numbers to correctly follow along my sponsor made me, but saw her point. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
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Intergroup home page find intergroup meetings download meetings list in pdf format who me. But we found that such codes and philosophies did not save us, no matter how much we tried. It includes a secular and nonsexist version of the first 164 pages of the big book bringing a 78 year old text into the 21st century. 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. Alcoholics anonymous audio version alcoholics anonymous. Oct 31, 2002 buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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. The second edition of the seminal work of alcoholics anonymous, the big book, was released in 1955 and continues to be extremely influential in the lives of so many addicts. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The big book page 45 there is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance that principle is contempt prior to investigation.
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We are careful never to show intolerance or hatred of drinking as an institution. The author offers insightful commentary regarding aas fellowship, program, organization and its primary text. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. On awakening let us think about the twentyfour hours ahead. This is the most modern audio version of the alcoholics anonymous big book. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Listen to alcoholics anonymous by bn publishing at.
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The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. And it means, of course, that we are going to talk about god. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 4,888 views 45. We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the nonalcoholic. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. Meeting opens with selected reading from aa approved literature, followed by topic discussion of the steps. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio austin recovery alumni. Alcoholics anonymous the big book audios 4th edition on cd. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. 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. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
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