Product Description

It's more than a book. It's a way of life.

Alcoholics Anonymous-the Big Book-has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. 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. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976, and now the fourth edition in 2001, the essential recovery text has remained unchanged while personal stories have been added to reflect the growing and diverse fellowship. The long-awaited fourth edition features 24 new personal stories of recovery.

Key features and benefits
·the most widely used resource for millions of individuals in recovery
·contains full, original text describing AA program
·updated with 24 new personal stories

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2014 in Books
• Published on: 2002-02-10
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 575 pages

Customer Reviews

Bogus Bootleg from Third Party Publisher
This is appears to be a bootleg copy of the book, Alcoholics Anonymous published by AAWS.

This is not the REAL book that Alcoholics Anonymous uses in it's program of recovery.

Please make your purchase from the legitimate publisher, AAWS or AA that is also listed on this site.

A simple solution for alcoholism, with a few basic requirements
There is no better book that I have ever read that will help a person to understand their addiction to alcohol, and the wide reach of the addictions impact on all aspects of your life personally, with those you love and who love you, and with the world at large.
Despite the Judeo-Christian principles that the founder's of this organization have used as their spiritual reference, it still will work for those with or without a 'faith' based in any culture.
I personally have been amazed to see the complete transformation of people -- over time, often a great amount of time -- that this book and this organization has facilitated.
With the (as suggested) 'least possible organization' AA has found a place in almost every community in the world. No other organization can make that claim.

Alcoholism is a Disease
Title: Alcoholism is a Disease.

Alcoholism causes moral problems ---but it is not CAUSED by a lack of "morality". Under the Influence: A Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism. The "Under the Influence" book clearly explains in scientific detail the four-stage physical disease of alcoholism. Understanding the physical part of the disease SO much helps in trying to get and stay sober. And learning about the disease of alcoholism is also essential in educating children about the high hereditary risk. Kids respond so much better to learning medical facts than to lectures on 'what's good for them'. (As the co-founder of A.A. Dr. Bob said to Bill W., "don't lecture them, Bill. Just give them the medical facts".)