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These are stories from the 1st edition of the Bigbook of Alcoholics Anonymous. If you are not sure if you are an alcoholic, see if you can relate to any of these stories, and begin your journey on the road to happy destiny.
If you would like to add your story to our website, simply email it to us and we will be glad to add it. This section has Personal Stories from the "Big Book"® of Alcoholics Anonymous. This material is available on-line because the copyright for the First Edition has expired. Stories from later editions are not available on-line because of copyright restrictions.


 Bills Story- Bill W (Page 10)

The Doctors Nightmare- Dr. Bob (Page 183)

The Unbeliever- Hank P. (Page 194)

The European Drinker- Joe D. (Page 206)

A Feminine Victory- Florence R. (Page 217)

Our Southern Friend- Fitz M. (Page 226)

A Business Man's Recovery- Bill R. (Page 242)

A Different Slant- Harry B. (Page 252)

Traveler, Editor, Scholar-  Later Revised and Called "THE NEWS HAWK" by Jim S.  (Page 254)

The Back-Slider- Walter B  (Page 265)

Home Brewmeister- By Clarence S. (Page 274)

The Seven Month Slip- Ernie G. (Page 282)

My Wife and I - May B and Tom L (Page 287)

A Ward of the Probate Court -Bill V.H. (Page 296)

Riding the Rods - Charlie S. (Page 303)

The Salesman - Bob G. (Page 317)

Fired Again - Wally G. (Page 325)

The Fearful One -  Archie T. (Page 332)

Truth Freed Me! - Paul S. (Page 336)

Smile With Me, At Me - Harold S. (Page 340)

A Close Shave - Harry Z. (Page 348)

Educated Agnostic - Norman H. (Page 351)

Another Prodigal Story - Ralph F. (Page 357)

The Car Smasher - Dick S. (Page 364)

Hindsight - Myrow W. (Page 370)

On His Way - Horace 'Popsy' M.  (Page 375)

An Alcoholic's Wife - Marie B. (Page 378)

An Artist's Concept - Ray C. (Page 380)

 The Rolling Stone - Lloyd T.  (Page 386)

Lone Endeavor - Pat C. (Page 391)

Ace Full - Seven – Eleven - This is the only original manuscript story that never was used in the Big Book. It is included here for completeness.



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