The BIG BOOK
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The BIG BOOK
I have my Big Book on order...the one that I found is the 4th Edition...is this okay or should I have tried to order the 1939 or whatever year it was, 1st Edition?
Just want to be sure because I still have time if I want to cancel.
Just want to be sure because I still have time if I want to cancel.
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These are the changes that have been made in the program portion of the Big Book (the first 164 pages and the roman numeraled pages) since it was first published on April 10, 1939. Changes are in Blue and page numbers are provided. Each first reference given in red is from the First Edition. The numbering of the second reference is from the 2nd through the 4th editions which hasn't changed over the years.
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The forward to the 4th is kinda crappy- IMO (actually I think it's horrible but, oh well.....) but that's the one I use.
How you use it and who helps you with it are vastly more important than which edition you get.
congrats on making the effort.
How you use it and who helps you with it are vastly more important than which edition you get.
congrats on making the effort.
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Thanks all...I not only made the effort but for the first time in my lift, simply because of finding this site, I know that I AM an alcoholic. There may be doubt in the minds of those around me, but I have not doubt and I am the one who has to live inside my head and body!
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hey there mama and welcome to sr!
the big book is my life guide...
i would not have survived had i not have found a great lady to sit and read it with and discuss what was in it and take me through the steps as outlined in it.
saved my sorry a$$.
if you have anything you want to ask please feel free to pm me anytime
charmie
the big book is my life guide...
i would not have survived had i not have found a great lady to sit and read it with and discuss what was in it and take me through the steps as outlined in it.
saved my sorry a$$.
if you have anything you want to ask please feel free to pm me anytime
charmie
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Hmm.....
A bit of clarification please....
The reason you see only 1st. Edition quoted here on SR
is a matter of copy right issues.
Any posts that quote without saying 1st Edition are removed.
This has nothing to do with what members actually use.
Here is the First Edition....if you want to compare
http://www.region5oa.org/bigbook/BigbookFirstEd.html
personally I use both the 3rd ...cause that got
me sober in '89 and the 4th as it's in large print.
No I don't bother with comparisons...
A bit of clarification please....
The reason you see only 1st. Edition quoted here on SR
is a matter of copy right issues.
Any posts that quote without saying 1st Edition are removed.
This has nothing to do with what members actually use.
Here is the First Edition....if you want to compare
http://www.region5oa.org/bigbook/BigbookFirstEd.html
personally I use both the 3rd ...cause that got
me sober in '89 and the 4th as it's in large print.
No I don't bother with comparisons...
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