KES06

Hey, all. I'm looking into AA and would like to start reading the "Big Book". I didn't realize all of the different versions out there, though. Amazon has a LOT of them. Could ya'll recommend which one I should get or just where to start, in general?
Thanks!

CousinA

Buy the version on the AAWS site: https://b2c.aaws.org/

AAWS is the part of AA that publishes out literature.

-allan

awuh1

KES06, Here are links to the basic text. This is the meat of the program. The stories from the different editions you can also found online, but this will get you started.

THE DOCTOR'S OPINION
BIG BOOK-DOCTOR'S OPINION PXXIII.asp

BILL'S STORY
BIG BOOK-CHAPTER ONE P1.ASP

THERE IS A SOLUTION
BIG BOOK-CHAPTER TWO P17.ASP

MORE ABOUT ALCOHOLISM
BIG BOOK-CHAPTER THREE P30.ASP

WE AGNOSTICS
BIG BOOK-CHAPTER FOUR P44.ASP

HOW IT WORKS
BIG BOOK-CHAPTER FIVE P58.ASP

INTO ACTION
BIG BOOK-CHAPTER SIX P72.ASP

WORKING WITH OTHERS
BIG BOOK-CHAPTER SEVEN P89.ASP

TO WIVES
BIG BOOK-CHAPTER EIGHT P104.ASP

THE FAMILY AFTERWARD
BIG BOOK-CHAPTER NINE P122.ASP

TO EMPLOYERS
BIG BOOK-CHAPTER TEN P136.ASP

A VISION FOR YOU
BIG BOOK-CHAPTER ELEVEN P151.ASP

SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE
SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE 1.ASP

fini

KES,
most meetings will sell the basic big book.
also available at any intergroup office in larger cities/areas, number listed in phonebooks under Alcoholics Anonymous.

Dave42001

Also can be found on Amazon and half price books.. used books are 50% off and most are hardly used.

I'd also suggest finding a sponsor to walk you through the 12 steps.. Sponsorship is essential to working the program..Wishing you the best!!

August252015

I use the 4th edition. It's the one sold at the large clubhouse I go to and has everything I need.

Great that you are looking into AA and getting knowledge of the program and the BB.

SoberView

If you're just starting then the newest edition is the 4th edition. Welcome and good luck