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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alcoholics Anonymous; Fourth Edition (January 1, 1944)
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Just a heads up for folks... the "Special 2013 Edition" that received paperback with the dark gray cover appears to be the 2nd Edition, according to my expert friend. Considering the 4th Edition of the Big Book was published in 2001, according to the AA website. You can look for the ISBN of this book on the web (978-1483907253), and notice that several publishers other than Lark Publishing appear to have made this book in 2013. I'm not an expert on publishing or the publishing of the Big Book, so I can't say what's going on here; I'm just pretty disappointed in this copy. Also, the cover is very dark, to the point where I had to put a label on the spine in order to identify the book on the shelf! If you just want to read the latest version of the Big Book, you can go to the AA website and read it there online; if you want a print copy, I'm planning on going to a meeting, getting one there, and giving a donation - or order the yellow and blue book.
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Meagain
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are, or know, or love an alcoholic READ THIS!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013
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This gives the best insight into alcoholism that you will get anywhere. My son is an alcoholic and I never understood him and why he just didn't stop drinking. That is why I bought the book. Now I understand alcoholism is an illness, and you can not just tell someone with cancer to get well or just get over it. They need help and the right kind of help. Those who do not have the support of family and love ones never get the help they need to get over it. It is a terrible and heinous disease that takes those you love and destroys them. Thank God, my husband and I were led to buy the book and read it. Our son is now well on his way to be a recovered alcoholic, by the grace of God and a very good rehab center. We all learned how to talk to him and to support him. We were not the only ones who bought the book and learned how to support him. My daughter-in-law, his sister, her husband, and kids all rallied around him and gave him the courage and strength to have the will power to fight this demon. Thank God!!
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Annie M daffodils
5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless book
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2012
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My daughter is an alcoholic and recently joined AA. It is turning out to be a very good program for her. She suggested I get a copy of what they call "the Big Book" so I did. The first 150 or so pages has never been changed since it's first publication decades age. What's amazing is that the concepts have held up over time and are as applicable today as every. This is a great book for anyone who has a family member with ANY addiction as the principles are just the same - just mentally subsitute, e.g. "cocaine" or whatever fits when it says "alcohol". The book also contains many stories of alcoholics why benefited from the program. But the first part of the book which tells how AA came into being and the main concepts is great reading in my opinion. A great price as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS THE PROGRAM
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
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GET A SPONSOR. GET THIS BOOK. READ IT WITH SAID SPONSOR. IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023
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Everyone recovering from alcoholism needs their own!
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Cedarglen
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as Expected
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2014
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If one does not know what this book is about, you probably do not need to read it. If yo do understand and do read it regularly, having an electronic copy available is a wonderful thing. The text is just fine...
That said, by basic ink Kindle has NEVER been available to show page numbers - even when promised - and is extremely difficult to use with user-marked citations and other points of reference. Sorry folks, but some books really are better when read in the bound copy. This is one that should remain as a hord copy book - or improve the Kindle software.
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June Baima
5.0 out of 5 stars Calling all AA's
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2013
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It's great to have this book on my kindle. This is the second edition. On sale now is the 4th edition. I prefer the stories in the 3rd. edition, but was delighted to read through this 2nd edition because there is history of AA which is no longer talked about in the fellowship meetings. It is truly amazing how a bunch of drunks, who want to be sober and yet stay unorganized, could produce the only program with a high success rate of sobriety, and to have it spread throughout the world. Amazing! Going back to the roots of the organization through this edition is a bonus for every recovering alcoholic, any alcoholic who wants to stop drinking and everyone who lives with, works with, or knows an alcoholic. With 25 years of sobriety myself, I urge you to read it, you might just learn something good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Saved My Life!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2012
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If you are suffering from ANY kind of obsessive thoughts or self destructive behavior - including overeating, debting, or not living to your fullest potential, there is hope for you with 12 step fellowship. All 12 step programs rely on this book as the basis for recovery.

There are 12 step programs for everything from codependency to alcoholism. If you are suffering, start by getting this book. You may not understand it as you read it so you'll need support. Find a 12 step fellowship that reflects what you're struggling with. Google the 12 steps to find one or google whatever is ailing you (i.e. Overeaters Anonymous, Underearners Anonymous, Debtors Anonymous) to work the program with others.

I am writing all this because this book is the cornerstone of my getting well after 57 years of being suicidal and hopeless. It can help you too - whether you're suffering from that - or something different. It is one of the top 5 best books I've ever read.
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Nick Kantor
4.0 out of 5 stars Not recent edition
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
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It's the first edition, so pages don't match 4th edition
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Eva Dahllof
5.0 out of 5 stars Big book AA
Reviewed in Spain on November 1, 2023
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los doces pasos son algo especial y se comprende vivir un vida de gracia. También gente sin addiction pueden leerlo y aprender como se trata conflicto sin odio
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strada
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece
Reviewed in Italy on October 25, 2023
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Always useful. Obviously, if you are not an addict you won't catch its true significance
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Saved My Life, My Marriage And Everything I Have
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2016
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This book has helped me get my life back on track (I'm part of Overeaters Anonymous and even though I'm not an alcoholic, the book still helps me). The AA program helps so many people get their lives back where they normally would have fallen even deeper into addiction, and this book is the cornerstone to that program.
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5.0 out of 5 stars it is an amazing book. For years it was my equivalent of ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2014
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I have studied this book as part of my recovery in 12-step groups. The book is a text book about how to work 12-step recovery. It may also give hope to a newcomer who is suffering and hopefully bring them to AA.
It's very 'male' and somewhat 'old-fashioned', but if you can look beyond that, it is an amazing book. For years it was my equivalent of a 'bible'. I now bought it as an e-book to read when on the go.
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RICHARD M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Reading this book from Kindle is much more efficient than ...
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2016
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Reading this book from Kindle is much more efficient than the hard copy. Kindle returns to the last page read making it so much easier when one gets stressed or has a craving for alcohol
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