Online Library
Alcoholics Anonymous- Big Book 4th Edition
Known as the "Big Book," the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people recover from alcoholism since the first edition appeared in 1939. Chapters describing the A.A. recovery program — the original Twelve Steps — and the personal histories of A.A.'s co-founders remain unchanged since the original, while new stories have been added to the personal histories with each edition. General Service Conference-approved.
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
The “Twelve and Twelve” contains 12 essays by Bill W. that expand upon each of the Steps — the A.A. program of recovery — with helpful examples and personal insights, and another 12 that explain how the Traditions protect the unity of Alcoholics Anonymous. Originally published in Grapevine in 1952, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions is used today by A.A. members and groups worldwide. General Service Conference-approved.
Living Sober
This practical booklet demonstrates through simple examples how A.A. members throughout the world live and stay away from that "first drink" one day at a time. Covers topics such as attending events where alcohol is served, relationships in sobriety and much more. General Service Conference-approved.
Daily Reflections
A collection of readings that moves through the calendar year one day at a time: A.A. members reflect on favorite quotations from the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. The volume focuses on all Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity and Service. General Service Conference-approved.
Books Available To Buy
These are available for purchase by clicking the image. These are General Service Conference-approved.
A source of comfort and inspiration, this collection of Bill W.’s writings addresses themes such as acceptance, gratitude and spirituality. Excerpted from the Big Book, the "Twelve and Twelve," Grapevine and other A.A. literature. With a topical index to help guide reading and discussion.
The Plain Language Big Book was written to help readers better understand the book Alcoholics Anonymous — fondly called “the Big Book” by A.A. members. This new book describes A.A.’s Twelve Step program in simpler language than the original Big Book, which was first published in 1939.
The Plain Language Big Book presents in simpler language:
- The ideas contained in the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous
- Specific A.A.-related words and phrases used in the original Big Book that may be dated
Over 75 A.A. members from around the world share about what the terms “spiritual awakening,” "Higher Power" and "God as we understood Him" mean to them. Offers a range of perspectives on what spirituality can look like in the context of Alcoholics Anonymous.
You can find an entire list of books for purchase at aa.org online bookstore that have been approved by the General Service Conference by visiting: https://onlineliterature.aa.org/products/books