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Big Book Online
Big Book Online (PDF) of Alcoholics Anonymous.
This is the Fourth Edition of the Big Book, the basic text for Alcoholics Anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Chapters describing the A.A. recovery program remain unchanged. New stories have been added to the personal histories.
The content of the Big Book is structured to guide individuals through the recovery process. It includes personal stories from members, outlines the Twelve Steps of recovery, and provides insights into the nature of alcoholism. Notably, the book introduces the Twelve Traditions, which are principles aimed at ensuring the unity and effectiveness of the AA fellowship.
Intro
- Title Page – (pp. iii)
- Copyright Information – (pp. ii)
- Contents (pp. v-x)
- Preface – (pp. xi-xii)
- Foreword to First Edition – (pp. xiii-xiv)
- Foreword to Second Edition – (pp. xiii-xiv)
- Foreword to Third Edition – (pp. xiii-xiv)
- Foreword to Fourth Edition – (pp. xiii-xiv)
- The Doctor’s Opinion – (pp. xiii-xiv)
Chapters
- Bill’s Story – (pp. 1-16)
- There is a Solution – (pp. 17-29)
- More About Alcoholism – (pp. 30-43)
- We Agnostics – (pp. 44-57)
- How It Works – (pp. 58-71)
- Into Action – (pp. 72-88)
- Working With Others – (pp. 89-103)
- To Wives – (pp. 104-121)
- The Family Afterward – (pp. 122-135)
- To Employers – (pp. 136-150)
- A Vision For You – (pp. 151-164)
Personal stories
AA Netherlands
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share
their experience, strength and hope with each other
that they may solve their common problem and
help others to recover from alcoholism.