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To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. January 1968 aa grapevine big book stories updated 4 of 5 this is the fourth article in the grapevine s series by authors of the personal histories in the big book, alcoholics anonymous. I recommend this book widely not just for addicts, but for their families or friends. 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 main characters of this non fiction, self help story are. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. 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. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Big book stories 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. New stories have been added to the personal histories.
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