The impact of alcoholics anonymous on other substance abuse. Steps by the big book step 6 steps by the big book. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, second printing 1941 big book a rare book with red boards. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of. I collect aa big books, this one signed by bill wilson 1955 new york. Big book of aa step 3 understand and complete one step at. Many of us said to our maker, as we understood him. When we fully concede to our innermost selves that we are powerless over our addiction, we have taken a big step in our recovery. This book lists the points of issue, the fine details a typo, binding color, dustjacket detail that may distinguish the first books printed in a first edition from later ones.
Removing character defects steps six and seven english edition. Our big book authors give us a simple prayer to commune with our high power and seek the direction that separates us from the desire to drink, use or act out. In my view it is a better text in mny ways from the aa big book because it is more uptodate and does not have bill ws excellent but dated writing style of some seventyodd years ago, so it is better suited to younger people today. The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. Quality information and tools for a 12 step program of. Download free journaling software for your windows desktop or an alpha version for mac os x for working all of the 12 steps. Begin your own program by taking step one from the previous chapter, how it works. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book. Oct 31, 2002 buy alcoholics anonymous big book 4rev ed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. 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 a sentiment. Chapter three breaks down how it works in a practical way. Sun on reverse with 12 rays representing the 12 steps which leads to a god center. The sixth edition is a truly international basic text that reflects the diversity and strength of our worldwide na fellowship. In 1954, the first na publication was printed, called the little brown book.
Alcoholics anonymous, or aa, is a 12 step program designed to help give alcoholics support in staying sober. Not every book has points of issue, but for many literary works which do, these differences can make a vast difference in value. W e, ofalcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. What collectors like besides a couple of other things is that your book be a 1st1st, or, in other words, not only a first edition but a first printing.
The 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path. This revision marks the first changes to our book in two decades. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still smarts from our injustice to him, and announce that. Some na members feel their way through the first step1 by intuition. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. One way of testing whether or not we have taken step one, is to ask yourself the question posed in the big book. Find cornerstone concepts of recovery and personal stories in these special edition aa books. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Mar 14, 2008 it seems that this number you refer to or the lack of it has little to do with how to sell your book. So declares a wellloved clergyman who happens to be one of a.
Bill wilson, the cofounder of alcoholics anonymous, recalls the. Alcoholics anonymous big book large print 4th edition. Alcoholics anonymous big book represents a fine example of demand driven scarcity. Step four asked you to compile a moral inventory and step five asked that you share your wrongs with your chosen higher power and with a discreet person that you trust. This special edition aa token with what we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition from page 85 of the big book it als highlights the essentials of willingness, honesty and open mindedness. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book.
This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. I cannot say enough good things about this book, or stress its importance enough if you are interested in working your 12 step program of recovery the way our founders did. The white book, narcotics anonymous, was published in 1962. This is a rare first edition second printing big book with red boards, instead of blue.
The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black anonymous on. No writing or markings to except first blank page where previous owners name was written in pencil and erased. Narcotics anonymous was formed in july 1953, with the first meeting held in southern california. Step two is the step in which we formerly acknowledge the higher power. God, i offer myself to thee to build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. Step six were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of.
We have to cooperate, to do certain things that will allow a higher power to help us follow spiritual principles. Alcoholics anonymous books for sale 12 step recovery books. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Na book 1 na basic text 6th edition standard hardcover. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Alcoholics anonymous first edition second printings for sale. A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping contents title page preface 3 an eye i witness account 4 useful information 6 introducing step one 9 six essential characteristics 10 step one questions 11 step two questions i am grateful for supplement list page 14 step three questions 15 introduction to step four 16. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60.
A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Big book of aa step 3 understand and complete one step at a time in recovery with alcoholics anonymous book. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order.
I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Big book is in very good condition with light wear to spine gold gilding strong on front and spine. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program. Although it was not the first help book to be published, it proved to be the most collectible in its category. All bb quotes are from the 1st edition of the big book. A first of anything is a beginning, and so it is with the steps. Unfollow aa big book first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Our reference for this study of the 12 steps is the first 103 pages of alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition, the basic text xi. Am i ready to go to any lengths to recover from alcoholism. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. The 1st edition alcoholics anonymous study big book is the first edition alcoholics anonymous book with added study notes, notations, comments and other facts. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers.
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. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. A study of step 6 of the 12step program verywell mind. Alcoholics anonymous first edition first printings 1939. Appendix of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless.
Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The first step is the beginning of the recovery process. Step 6 requires participants to become willing to look at their negative qualities and ask their higher power to help them change. We apologize for any inconvenience and invite you to return to the site on sept 23. In his story from our first edition, this addict admits that it took him time but. A seventh printing sold for 2,750 several years ago but you are unlikely to find that printing as cheap as that again.
When we are working step six, it is important to remember. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. God in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in. A young persons guide to alcoholics anonymous by anonymous, anonymous and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 1938, bill began to write what would become the first edition of the big book. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Step six were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character.
Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step programs that have been established. Narcotics anonymous uses a traditional 12step model that has been. I received a very nice book 2nd edition 16th printing not what i expected because of your picture. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing 1939 big book inscribed by bill wilson to margret bobbie burger, her personal gift book, with its original dust jacket. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous big book audioread aloud youtube. Aa big book aa big book taghere the foundation progress and principles washington. The big book of alcoholics anonymous and 12 step programs across the world, have helped millions of people recover from addictions. This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The basic text of the big book contained in this audiobook remains unchanged and is still used in the program to this day. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Mar 01, 20 the disappointing aspect is that there was no auction sale to place a fair market value figure next to the 16 first editions of this legendary book. Here we have an uncategorized list of gifts to make recoveryworld an easier, more convenient way to shop for aa, na, alanon and other 12 step fellowship recovery gifts.
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. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. I started on this project several years ago, but could not get enough money together to publish the work. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. Bob realized that they had discovered a way to help alcoholics get sober that actually worked, according to cheevers biography, and by the end of 1937, they had split with the oxford group and begun raising funds for a new fellowship.
Volume twentyfive volu introducing number f number four the. Unfollow alcoholics anonymous first edition big book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In my view it is a better text in mny ways from the aa big book because it is more uptodate and does not have bill ws excellent but dated writing style of some seventyodd years ago. T his is the step that separates the men from the boys. Chapter two is how it works, from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. Books can be put out again as first editions, but only once as a first printing. The work is not completed and is in reality a work in progress. Were entirely ready to have god remove all these defects of character. The experience outlined in the big book makes it clear that it is not enough to believe that there is a higher power that can help us. History of the 12 steps of na and aa where did they come from. Nov 01, 2019 the aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. When we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described.
The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous black. Alcoholics anonymous first edition first printings 1939 for sale. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. This is the standard na book on twelve step recovery for people addicted to chemicals. From first editions to 75thanniversary editions, we have the alcohol anonymous book for sale that will help you or a loved one during the 12 step recovery process. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. If you got through both of those steps, good job on your achievement.
Several more expensive copies are available via abebooks. The following is a copy of a report on the history of the big book that was prepared by the aaws staff, and circulated among the conference, area and district literature committee members, to give them some background as they approached their work in the then proposed 4th edition. The sixth edition is a truly international basic text that reflects. The 9th step promises are read out loud at the end of aa meetings, usually before. I have a 1982 rare narcotics anonymous book first edition. Editions of alcoholics anonymous by alcoholics anonymous. This book is the back bone to aa and 12 step programs it will sve your life if you are honest ans willing. 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. In the fall of 1939 fulton oursler, then editor of liberty. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc.
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. From the beginning, the need was evident for a book on recovery to help strengthen the fellowship. By buddy t the big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If we have taken the first two steps toward recovery, we can now.
Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction. But we must not use this as a mere excuse to postpone. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. Foreword to first edition this is the foreword as it appeared in the. Into action 75 that he will not try to change our plan. We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. 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.
The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, first printing 1939 big book. The introduction delves into how it works, to maintain healthy sobriety. This is a reproduction of the 1938 original manuscript of alcoholics anonymous. The original manuscript of the big book alcoholics anonymous. 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 one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Many of us have had some reservations at this point, so give yourself a break and be as thorough as possible from the start. The first 12 step program began with alcoholics anonymous a. Narcotics anonymous kindle edition by narcotics anonymous. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. When i read the descriptions of what an alcoholic is in the big book i have yet to find any reference that and an unmanageable life has anything to do with whether or not a person is alcoholic or nonalcoholic. Works publishing company, april 1939, hardcover 400pp.
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