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 11 – A VISION FOR YOU – 2nd Edition

Posted August 10, 202000:28:24

Bill Wilson wrote the 11th chapter in the fall of 1938, while still wrestling with other chapters of the book. Years later, in the book “Alcoholics...

Chapter 10 – TO EMPLOYERS – Second Edition

Posted August 5, 202000:29:21

Unlike previous chapters, Chapter 10 was not written entirely by Bill Wilson. In fact, it was penned by Hank Parkhurst, a friend and business associate...

Chapter 9 – THE FAMILY AFTERWARD – Second Edition

Posted July 31, 202000:28:41

With few edits , Chapter 9 was republished in the Second Edition in 1955 as as a powerful and practical guide for families of alcoholics. Originally...

Chapter 8 – TO WIVES – Second Edition

Posted July 25, 202000:34:57

Chapter 8's actual authorship has been widely speculated upon since it was first written in 1938. Many believe that Bill W.’s wife, Lois Wilson, may...

Chapter 7 – WORKING WITH OTHERS – 2nd Edition

Posted July 19, 202000:30:33

Chapter 7, entitled Working With Others, from the 2nd edition of Alcoholics Anonymous was originally published in 1955. Again, few changes were made...