The Big Book
Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as the “Big Book,” presents the A.A. program for recovery from alcoholism. First published in 1939, its purpose was to show other alcoholics how the first 100 people of A.A. got sober. Now translated into over 70 languages, it is still considered A.A.’s basic text.
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Explains the 24 basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Known as the “Twelve and Twelve,” the book dedicates a chapter to each Step and each Tradition. Chapters provide an interpretation of these principles for personal recovery and the organization of the group.
Plain Language Big Book
The Plain Language Big Book was written to help readers better understand the book Alcoholics Anonymous — fondly called “the Big Book” by A.A. members. This new book describes A.A.’s Twelve Step program in simpler language than the original Big Book, which was first published in 1939.
As Bill Sees It
A source of comfort and inspiration, this collection of Bill W.’s writings addresses themes such as acceptance, gratitude and spirituality. Excerpted from the Big Book, the “Twelve and Twelve,” Grapevine and other A.A. literature. With a topical index to help guide reading and discussion.
AA World Services publishes a great deal of different literature, in different languages. The four books listed above are some of the most popular pieces of literature that AA publishes.
For a full listing of AA literature, please visit the website of the General Service Office (GSO) of Alcoholic Anonymous, available here.