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Alcoholics Anonymous, Fourth Edition

By: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc.
Narrated by: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc.
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Summary

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.

Here, 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 listening to passages together at meetings, listening 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.

©2013 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. (P)2021 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
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Brilliant

an eye opener for everyone and especially those who have relationships with anyone with an addiction issue, it has really helped me understand my family member's battle with alcohol, I hope she will read it one day.

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Saves Lives

Book that saved many people's lives, families, relationships and much more. It works if you work it... Just keep it simple.

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If you are having problems, this book helps.

If you are having problems, this book helps.
Listen to stories of the past,
Think about where you are heading.

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Experience, strength & hope 24/7

Would be really helpful if the chapters corresponded with the big book and included the titles.

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Dated and should remain in the vaults of the 1930s

The details and science has no basis for any credit for the 21st century. Science thankfully moves on and progresses, whereas AA are still set in their ways that are best left to the archives. SMART, CBT, NLP, and modern counselling techniques would be more beneficial and less 'dangerous' than the fallacies of AA.

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