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This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. By march 1976, when this edition went to the printer, the total worldwide membership of. Acceptance was an idea in a story in the 3rd edition and stories are not included here. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, first second. Alcoholics anonymous big book 1977 third editions, third. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. I faced the pervasive we of the twelve steps and gradually realized that i can separate and protect my sobriety from outside hazards only inasmuch as i. Doctor bobs nightmare a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous.
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