Big Book Podcast

Listen to the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous anytime, anyplace. Unabridged audio version of 1st & 2nd editions read by Howard L. (1/1/88)

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Chapter 1 – BILL’S STORY – Second Edition

Posted June 18, 202000:30:41

The amazing story of AA's co-founder, Bill W., continues to inspire and guide Alcoholics Anonymous more than 85 years after its founding and 49 years...

THE DOCTOR’S OPINION – SECOND EDITION

Posted June 14, 202000:16:38

Dr. William D. Silkworth was referred to as “our great medical benefactor” by the founders of A.A. His initial letter of endorsement and follow-up...

PREFACE & FORWARD TO SECOND EDITION

Posted June 11, 202000:18:55

Episode 35 begins the cover-to-cover reading of the 2nd edition of Alcoholics Anonymous, originally published in 1955. It’s comprised of a preface,...

THE ROLLING STONE, LONE ENDEAVOR, & APPENDIX

Posted June 2, 202000:22:46

The final two stories from the Personal Stories section of the first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous published in 1939. The 28th and 29th stories were...

ON HIS WAY, AN ALCOHOLIC’S WIFE, & AN ARTIST’S CONCEPT

Posted May 25, 202000:21:21

The 25th, 26th, & 27th stories from the Personal Stories section of the first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous published in 1939. These stories were...