The Study Edition of the AA Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous) includes the first 164 pages of the Big Book with lined pages opposite the text for note taking—making it an ideal Big Book study guide, AA workbook, and recovery reference tool.
Paragraph numbers are included alongside the text for easy reference, perfect for AA meetings, step work, sponsorship, and group study.
Includes Pages 1–164 and:
- The original Foreword
- The Doctor's Opinion
- Dr. Bob's Story
- Spiritual Experience
Also Includes:
- Entire Original Manuscript (approx.), including the stories
- Paragraph numbers corresponding to the modern text for easy comparison
- Footnotes explaining historical and obscure references in the text
- Footnotes documenting 79 differences between the modern text and the original 1st printing of the first 164 pages
(Many don’t know the basic AA text has changed over time.) - Word Index
- Subject Index
- Word Definitions
Special Features:
- Lay-flat binding for easy study and note-taking
- Designed for AA Big Book study, 12-step work, and recovery programs
Comprehensive Reference Section Includes:
- Word Index – Nearly every word in the main text indexed by paragraph number
- Subject Index – Common AA study topics indexed by paragraph number
- Dictionary – Definitions of obscure and key words, primarily from the 1937 Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary
Purchase Options:
- Available per piece (single copy)
- Also available in packs of 5 and 10 — ideal for AA groups, sponsors, meetings, and workshops