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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 Four – WE AGNOSTICS

Chapter Four – WE AGNOSTICS

An inspiring reading by Howard L. of Chapter Four, WE AGNOSTICS, from the Big Book of “Alcoholics Anonymous” first publi... Read more

8 Jan 2020

26mins

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RIDING THE RODS

RIDING THE RODS

The 14th story from the Personal Stories section of the first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous is entitled “Riding the Ro... Read more

8 Apr 2020

24mins

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Chapter One – BILL’S STORY

Chapter One – BILL’S STORY

Howard L reads Chapter One, Bill's Story, from the Big Book of “Alcoholics Anonymous” first published in 1939.For addit... Read more

26 Dec 2019

29mins

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A FEMININE VICTORY

A FEMININE VICTORY

A Feminine Victory is another story most people have never seen. It was published only in the First Edition of "Alcoholi... Read more

25 Feb 2020

16mins

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Chapter Three – MORE ABOUT ALCOHOLISM

Chapter Three – MORE ABOUT ALCOHOLISM

Howard L reads Chapter Three, MORE ABOUT ALCOHOLISM, from Alcoholics Anonymous, the "Big Book” first published in 1939.L... Read more

4 Jan 2020

27mins

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Chapter Five – HOW IT WORKS

Chapter Five – HOW IT WORKS

Audio version of Chapter Five, HOW IT WORKS, from the Big Book of “Alcoholics Anonymous”,  first edition, originally pub... Read more

12 Jan 2020

26mins

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Chapter Two – THERE IS A SOLUTION

Chapter Two – THERE IS A SOLUTION

Howard L reads Chapter Two, THERE IS A SOLUTION, from the Big Book of “Alcoholics Anonymous” first published in 1939.Lis... Read more

30 Dec 2019

24mins

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Chapter Eleven – A VISION FOR YOU

Chapter Eleven – A VISION FOR YOU

The Big Book comes alive with Howard L’s inspired reading of Chapter Eleven, A VISION FOR YOU, the last chapter in the m... Read more

4 Feb 2020

26mins

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Chapter Six – INTO ACTION

Chapter Six – INTO ACTION

Audio version of Chapter Six, INTO ACTION, from the Big Book of “Alcoholics Anonymous”,  first edition, originally publi... Read more

19 Jan 2020

33mins

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Chapter Ten – TO EMPLOYERS

Chapter Ten – TO EMPLOYERS

The Big Book comes alive with Howard L's inspired reading of Chapter Ten, TO EMPLOYERS, from the first edition of “Alcoh... Read more

3 Feb 2020

27mins

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DOCTOR BOB’S NIGHTMARE

DOCTOR BOB’S NIGHTMARE

Orignally Titled "The Doctor's Nightmare" in First EditionThe Big Book comes alive with Howard L's inspired reading of t... Read more

10 Feb 2020

22mins

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MY WIFE AND I

MY WIFE AND I

The 12th story, printed only in the First Edition, gives a rare glimpse of how newly sober alcoholics perceived the spir... Read more

27 Mar 2020

17mins

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Chapter Nine – THE FAMILY AFTERWARD

Chapter Nine – THE FAMILY AFTERWARD

Howard L's inspired reading of Chapter Nine, THE FAMILYAFTERWARD, from the Big Book of “Alcoholics Anonymous”, first edi... Read more

30 Jan 2020

27mins

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Chapter Seven – WORKING WITH OTHERS

Chapter Seven – WORKING WITH OTHERS

Howard L's inspired reading of Chapter Seven, WORKING WITH OTHERS, from the first edition of “Alcoholics Anonymous”,  th... Read more

23 Jan 2020

29mins

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A WARD OF THE PROBATE COURT

A WARD OF THE PROBATE COURT

Available only in the First Edition of the Big Book, this relatively short story provides a glimpse of the formative yea... Read more

1 Apr 2020

12mins

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THE EUROPEAN DRINKER

THE EUROPEAN DRINKER

The European Drinker was published in the First, Second, and Third Editions of "Alcoholics Anonymous" but does not appea... Read more

20 Feb 2020

20mins

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Chapter Eight – TO WIVES

Chapter Eight – TO WIVES

Howard L's inspired reading of Chapter Eight, TO WIVES, from the Big Book of “Alcoholics Anonymous”,  first edition, ori... Read more

28 Jan 2020

33mins

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OUR SOUTHERN FRIEND

OUR SOUTHERN FRIEND

This story appears in all four editions of "Alcoholics Anonymous", but the original version of Our Southern Friend prin... Read more

28 Feb 2020

29mins

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THE UNBELIEVER

THE UNBELIEVER

Published only in the First Edition of the Big BookThe Unbeliever is a story you have likely not seen before. It was pub... Read more

13 Feb 2020

25mins

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THE SEVEN MONTH SLIP

THE SEVEN MONTH SLIP

This cautionary tale, printed only in the First Edition, describes how easily a year of sobriety can be dashed to pieces... Read more

24 Mar 2020

9mins

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