When was the 4th edition of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous?
The General Service Conference-approved fourth edition of Alcoholics Anonymous was first printed in October 2001 and has been reprinted 30 times since then.
What is the latest edition of AA Big Book?
fourth edition
The fourth edition of Alcoholics Anonymous, affectionately known as the Big Book, includes twenty-four new stories and continues to pass on AA’s message of hope and recovery to millions.
Is there a 5th edition in AA?
Item 3 – Consider requests to develop a Fifth Edition of the book Alcoholics Anonymous. This request comes from four Areas. The fifth edition would include a section of stories specific to members who got sober under 25 years of age.
What does large print abridged mean?
Abridged, meaning this contains only the first 164 pages plus the appendices. Large-print softcover, 7” x 10 ¼”, in type size recommended as suitable for the visually handicapped. Fourth edition. $6.00.
Is Alcoholics Anonymous rewriting the big book?
An updated version of the “Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.” This edited revision of the old, basic text is reader-friendly and carries the exact same message as the 1939 version of “Alcoholics Anonymous.” It’s written in a style that’s friendly to readers of any gender, race, or spiritual path.
How many editions of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous are there?
The Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous)
| 2nd edition cover, 1955 | |
|---|---|
| Author | Bill W. |
| Publisher | Alcoholics Anonymous World Services |
| Publication date | April 10, 1939 (1st ed.) 1955 (2nd ed.) 1976 (3rd ed.) 2001 (4th ed.) |
| Media type | Print (hardbound, paperback and online) |
Is Alcoholics Anonymous rewriting the Big Book?
How many editions of the Big Book are there?
Why do large print books have bold words?
Large Print Format So be sure you know the font size before you make your purchase. For people with macular degeneration it is helpful to have bold print so that the contrast with the white page makes the words easier to see and read. When the letters are very dark and crisp, your reading will be more enjoyable.
What qualifies as large print?
Large print is generally 16 to 18 point size. Giant print is anything larger than this. Regular print is usually 10 or 12 point.
What reading level is the AA Big Book?
9th-grade
Abstract. Readability of the Big Book used in Alcoholics Anonymous confirmed Mills’ finding of an 8th- or 9th-grade reading level, but readability of the Small Book for Rational Recovery required college level reading.