Big Book section

First-person recovery accounts form a major part of the Big Book and vary by edition.

What to know

  • This subject belongs to AA Books and Literature: A guide to the Big Book, its chapters, major A.A. books, and the meaning of Conference-approved literature.
  • A.A. groups are autonomous, so meeting customs and the way members explain this subject can vary.
  • Use the official A.A. sources below for the source material and current wording.

Official A.A. sources