Alcoholics Anonymous

This is a book that can really keep you motivated about recovery from alcoholism. There are stories about being alcoholic and then finding recovery through AA. The personal stories in the back cover the range of types of people who are in AA

The Big Book is more than just a book—it’s a lifeline. As someone in recovery, I’ve found comfort, clarity, and hope in its pages. The personal stories in the back remind me that I’m not alone, while the first 164 pages lay out a clear path toward spiritual and emotional healing. It doesn’t sugarcoat the struggles of addiction, but it offers real solutions, written in a way that reaches both the heart and the mind. Whether you’re just starting out or well along the journey, this book has something powerful to offer. I return to it often and always seem to find something new that speaks to me. I’ve now also purchased a beautiful cover for my big book and my 12X12!! Anonymous

Great book for those in recovery.

Alcoholics Anonymous is more than just a book—it's a guide to a new way of living for those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. The personal stories are raw and honest, and the Twelve Steps offer a practical path to recovery. It's not a quick fix, but for those willing to do the work, this book can be life-changing. Whether you're just beginning your journey or supporting someone else on theirs, this is a powerful and hopeful resource.

I read this book even though I do not struggle with alcohol and I found this book very helpful. You can apply these principles to any addiction including gluttony, social media usage, pornography, etc. A must read for all people.

Great book

Great hardback donating after reading.

For anyone who is experiencing alcoholism directly, or as a bystander, or for even someone who just wants to understand the disease and suffering better, this is a must read. The latest edition includes many stories of how people were able to pull themselves back from the brink of death (after much self and family destruction), and lead a happy, fulfilling, spiritually-enhanced life with family, friends and work, thanks entirely to A.A. and all the alcoholics involved. To see what people go through as the alcoholism grips them even tighter in its deadly vice, and squeezes every last drop of health, happiness and humanity from their bodies and souls, is heart rendering. But to finally understand that this really is a disease that isn't curable just by will power, and that the sick alcoholic really does need help that cannot seem to be provided or accepted by anyone who has not experienced the nightmare directly (first person direct) makes it somewhat easier to understand. It was amazing to see that all of the stories seemed to have a common thread and the people, common traits. Withdrawing, fear of rejection, lack of self confidence, anger from past traumatic events, and so many more similarities all hit home. Understanding also that alcoholism is non-partisan and affects everyone regardless of wealth, intelligence, class in the same way was a real eye-opener. I would like to have seen a bit more from the perspective of people dealing with alcoholic family members as that too can be destroying, but those are stories for Al-Anon, I guess. Accepting that there is a power greater than ourselves and that we cannot fix everything alone is key to a healthy life. Unconditional love for self and others, forgiveness, and service are also essential as we are not "islands". Humans are social creatures and alcoholism can force a destructive anti-social attitude on anyone. Love. Gratitude. Appreciation. I am very glad this book was recommended to me and even happier that I read it!