Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book - Original Edition

By: BN Publishing

Narrated by: Jason McCoy

Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

It's more than a book. It's a way of life.

Alcoholics Anonymous - the Big Book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. First published in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. This is the most widely used resource for millions of individuals in recovery.

©2009 BN Publishing (P)2009 BN Publishing

Near perfect message, imperfectly delivered.

There is great wisdom in the AA Big Book. I encourage anyone interested in AA or any other 12th step program to listen to it (as well as read it). In truth, I must agree with some of the criticisms of the reader, who sounds a bit like a radio advertisement at times. But you can get used to it and just listen to the content. Do not deprive yourself of the insights of this book simply because the reader is not ideal - accept the imperfect reading and gain the wisdom the book provides.

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AA as a Religion

Coming from a person who does not drink and have no history of Alcoholism, I found the Big Book to be interesting because we all know someone that always have a few too many. After reading this book, I now understand why people go to meetings and talk about their addiction openly.

AA is a religion that someone practice to find the truth and to keep on the path of sobriety.

Unlike Christianity and other religions, Alcoholics Anonymous have more devoted followers, because it is a lifestyle that one choose to keep and they more dedicated in trying to remain clean, by going to meetings, than paying tithes to a church. Most people who concur their addictions, wants to sponsor others to defeat their battles and making a lifelong friendship with a common ground.

On a personal note, I have friends that attend meetings on a weekly or daily bases and because of them, I wanted to know more about the Big Book. If you are reading this book and don't have a drinking problem, read this book as many short stories on one main theme.

The narrator is pretty bad. He seems like a telemarketer or an auctioneer, talking very loud in your ears.

great book

I've been sober for over eight years now, and it's all thanks to the principles set forth in this book. I appreciate it being made into an audiobook, as it helps to hear the words while I'm going about my day.

Well spoken

Would you listen to Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book - Original Edition again? Why?

Yes, It is a foundation all on Earth should read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book - Original Edition?

First page, last page, and all inbetween.

Which character – as performed by Jason McCoy – was your favorite?

Bill.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

This was my life too.

Any additional comments?

Alread said.

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Would you consider the audio edition of Alcoholics Anonymous - Big Book - Original Edition to be better than the print version?

They are of equal importance to me! But I like the convienance of being able to listen to it!

Have you listened to any of Jason McCoy’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No

Any additional comments?

Great book, it saves lives :)

Inspired text for the alcoholic.

Necessary but not pleasurable reading for the recovering alcoholic. Listening to this book was my first step in getting sober 6 years ago.

Great Book..The reading performace, not so much

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I will recommend this book to people when it comes out with a more listenable reading performer. It is a great book and deserves a far better presentation.

Would you be willing to try another one of Jason McCoy’s performances?

I dont think so.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Maybe

Any additional comments?

Please get a better reader for this great book. Sorry....

A classic & vital book is now available!

This book is a valuable "MUST READ" for anyone (or, anyone who knows someone) who suffers from, or questions that they may have a "problem" with alcoholism or addiction problems. This is the "Bible" and the tenets are the basis of any 12-step Recovery program. It is a classic that has remained relevant over decades. My son is in the program (AA, Cocaine Anonymous), and I am active in our local Families Anonymous. This book is valuable reading that does not get old, no matter how many times I've read and/or listened to it. Thank you Audible.com for adding this selection!

Fast, easy listen, and short, GET THIS BOOK!!!

I have been in AA for 30months (with a sponsor and 100% sober) but absolutely hate to pick up a book and read because I get headaches when I read. (because of this I have never completed reading the AA "big book"

I am doing fantastic with my program and these girls keep asking me to sponsor them but I did not want to because even though my life is so much more "happy, joyous, and free" I felt unqualified to sponsor in AA if I had never complete the "big book".

This is the most wonderful gift!!!! (I did realize that I had heard most everything covered in rehab and meetings, but it was still very important for me to get this audio) I can't wait until they get the most new version on audio!