Core Literature

Fourth Edition (2001) of the Big Book, basic text of A.A. Since the First Edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Chapters describing the A.A. recovery program remain unchanged. New stories have been added to the personal histories.

This collection of Bill’s writings is a daily source of comfort and inspiration. Taken from the Big Book, the Twelve and Twelve, Grapevine and other writings.

Bill W.’s 24 essays on the Steps and the Traditions discuss the principles of individual recovery and group unity.

A book of reflections by A.A. members for A.A. members. A.A.s comment on favorite quotations from A.A. literature. A reading for each day of the year.

A.A.W.S.-authorized reproduction of the first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous. This edition is a faithful replica of the original, with the famous “circus cover” dust jacket and bulky paper (which is why it was initially called the Big Book), and is published in the original English language text only.

The life story of the Fellowship’s co-founder, interwoven with recollections of early A.A. in the Midwest. 26 photographs.

Bill W. tells how A.A. started, how the Steps and Traditions evolved, and how the A.A. Fellowship grew and spread overseas.

Biography of A.A.’s co-founder and the development of the Fellowship. 39 photographs.

This practical booklet demonstrates, through simple examples, how A.A. members throughout the world live and stay sober one day at a time.

A 120-page collection of stories by A.A. members who write about what the phrase "spiritual awakening" means to them.

Fifty-six retired stories from the first three editions of the Big Book come back in print in this anthology.