Foreword to First Edition
The Foreword introduces Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing the experiences of individuals who overcame alcoholism and advocating for anonymity while offering help to others struggling with alcohol addiction.
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Fourth Edition: The official "Big Book" from Alcoholic Anonymous
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Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous
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“Indeed, that was the essence of A.A. itself: trouble accepted, trouble squarely faced with calm courage, trouble lessened and often transcended. This was the A.A. story, and we became a part of it. Such demonstrations became our stock in trade for the next sufferer.” LETTER, 1966
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But there exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful.
A.A. World Services Inc • Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition
had to be confidential, if he wished.