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Big Book Audiobook

Alcoholics Anonymous — The Complete Big Book, Read Aloud

Listen to the entire Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous read chapter by chapter. All 11 chapters plus the forewords and Dr. Bob's story. The text of the first edition is in the public domain. Follow along with the written text on our Big Book page.

Big Book Audiobook — Preface & Forewords — The Origins of the Big Book 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Ch 1 — Bill's Story — Co-Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Ch 2 — There Is a Solution — The Problem & the Answer 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Ch 3 — More About Alcoholism — The Obsession of the Mind 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Ch 4 — We Agnostics — Finding a Higher Power in AA 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Ch 5 — How It Works — The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Ch 6 — Into Action — Steps 5 Through 11 in Practice 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Ch 7 — Working With Others — Carrying the AA Message 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Ch 8 — To Wives — The Family Side of Alcoholism 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Ch 9 — The Family Afterward — Rebuilding Trust in Sobriety 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Ch 10 — To Employers — Alcoholism in the Workplace 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Ch 11 — A Vision for You — The Future of AA 0:00 / 0:00
Big Book Audiobook — Dr. Bob's Nightmare — AA's Other Co-Founder 0:00 / 0:00
Chuck C.

A New Pair of Glasses — Full Audiobook

One of the most beloved AA speaker recordings ever made. Chuck C. shares his experience, strength and hope with warmth, humor and deep insight into the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Based on his book 'A New Pair of Glasses,' this six-part talk has been a cornerstone of AA speaker meetings for decades.

Chuck C. — Growing Up & Early Drinking — How It All Began 0:00 / 0:00
Chuck C. — Hitting Bottom & Finding Alcoholics Anonymous 0:00 / 0:00
Chuck C. — Working the 12 Steps of AA Recovery 0:00 / 0:00
Chuck C. — A New Way of Seeing — The Spiritual Awakening 0:00 / 0:00
Chuck C. — Love, Tolerance & the Spirit of Service 0:00 / 0:00
Chuck C. — Living the Spiritual Life — One Day at a Time 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie

The Big Book Study — Complete 34-Session Workshop

Joe McQ and Charlie P present the definitive walk-through of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This legendary workshop breaks down every chapter, every step, and every tradition with clarity that has helped millions understand the AA program. Essential listening for sponsees and sponsors alike.

Joe & Charlie — Introduction — How to Study the Big Book of AA 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Bill's Story — Co-Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — There Is a Solution — The Problem Defined (Part 1) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — There Is a Solution — The Hopeless Condition (Part 2) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — More About Alcoholism — The Obsession of the Mind (Part 1) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — More About Alcoholism — Beyond Human Aid (Part 2) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — We Agnostics — Finding a Higher Power (Part 1) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — We Agnostics — Open-Mindedness & Willingness (Part 2) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — How It Works — Steps 1, 2 & 3 (Part 1) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — How It Works — Step 4 Moral Inventory (Part 2) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — How It Works — Steps 5, 6 & 7 (Part 3) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — How It Works — Steps 8 & 9 Amends (Part 4) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Into Action — Making Amends & Step 9 Promises (Part 1) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Into Action — Step 10 Daily Inventory (Part 2) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Into Action — Step 11 Prayer & Meditation (Part 3) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Into Action — Step 12 Carrying the Message (Part 4) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Working With Others — How to Sponsor in AA (Part 1) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Working With Others — Dealing With Families (Part 2) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Working With Others — When They Don't Want Help (Part 3) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — To Wives — The Family's Role in Recovery 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — The Family Afterward — Rebuilding Relationships in Sobriety 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — To Employers — Alcoholism in the Workplace 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — A Vision for You — The Promise of AA (Part 1) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — A Vision for You — Carrying the Message Forward (Part 2) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Step Study Review — Putting It All Together 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — The 12 Traditions — Unity in AA (Part 1) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — The 12 Traditions — Autonomy & Self-Support (Part 2) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — The 12 Traditions — Anonymity & Principles (Part 3) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — The 12 Traditions — AA's Future (Part 4) 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Q&A — Common Questions About Working the Steps 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Q&A — Sponsorship, Relapse & Recovery 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Q&A — Spiritual Growth & Daily Practice 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Q&A — Living Sober & Staying Connected 0:00 / 0:00
Joe & Charlie — Closing — A Life Beyond Our Wildest Dreams 0:00 / 0:00
Bill W.

Co-Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous — Historic Recordings

Rare recordings of Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Hear the man who started it all read from the Big Book, explain the 12 Traditions, and share the early history of the AA fellowship. These recordings span from 1947 to the 1960s and are an invaluable piece of AA history.

Bill W. — Bill W. Reads 'How It Works' from the Big Book 0:00 / 0:00
Bill W. — The 12 Traditions of AA — Explained by the Founder 0:00 / 0:00
Bill W. — Bill Wilson on NBC Radio — AA Goes Public, 1956 0:00 / 0:00
Bill W. — Early AA History — Bedford Hills, NY, April 1947 0:00 / 0:00
Bill W. — 1st International AA Convention — Cleveland, 1950 0:00 / 0:00
Clarence S.

AA Pioneer — 'How It Works' Talk, 1982

Clarence Snyder, known as 'the Home Brewmeister,' was one of AA's earliest members and founder of the Cleveland AA groups. His 1982 talk on 'How It Works' reflects decades of sobriety and a deep understanding of the original program as the founders intended it.

Clarence S. — How It Works — An AA Pioneer's Perspective, 1982 0:00 / 0:00
Ebby T.

The Man Who Carried the Message to Bill W.

Ebby Thatcher visited his old drinking buddy Bill Wilson in November 1934 and told him he had found a way out through a spiritual program. That conversation led directly to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. This rare 1958 recording captures Ebby sharing his story in his own words.

Ebby T. — Ebby's Story — The Message That Started AA, Memphis 1958 0:00 / 0:00
Ted Harbach

Somewhere Along the Way — Classic AA Speaker Talks

Ted Harbach shares his journey through alcoholism and into recovery with the kind of straightforward honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom that has made his talks perennial favorites at AA speaker meetings across the country.

Ted Harbach — Somewhere Along the Way — Experience, Strength & Hope, 1987 0:00 / 0:00
Ted Harbach — Quit Messing Around — Eugene, Oregon, 1989 0:00 / 0:00
Sandy B.

Drop the Rock — Classic AA Speaker Recordings

Sandy Beach is one of the most popular AA speakers of the modern era. His warm storytelling, sharp humor, and deep understanding of the 12 Steps have made his recordings essential listening in the recovery community. These selections span convention talks, step workshops, and his beloved Saturday Morning Live step study series.

Sandy B. — Drop the Rock — Letting Go of Character Defects, 1981 0:00 / 0:00
Sandy B. — Steps 1 & 2 — Powerlessness & Coming to Believe, Stateline Retreat 2005 0:00 / 0:00
Sandy B. — Saturday Morning Live — Step 1: Powerlessness & Unmanageability 0:00 / 0:00
Sandy B. — Saturday Morning Live — Step 2: Came to Believe 0:00 / 0:00
Sandy B. — Saturday Morning Live — Step 3: Decision & Surrender 0:00 / 0:00
Sandy B. — Maryland State Convention — Arlington, Virginia, 2007 0:00 / 0:00
Sandy B. — 54th Florida State Convention — Miami, 2010 0:00 / 0:00
Father Martin

Beloved Priest & AA Speaker — Classic Talks on Alcoholism

Father Joseph C. Martin was a Catholic priest whose warmth, wit, and gift for teaching made him one of the most influential voices in addiction recovery. His famous 'Chalk Talk on Alcoholism' has been seen by millions and remains one of the most widely shared AA recordings of all time. These talks span decades of service to the recovery community.

Father Martin — Chalk Talk on Alcoholism — The Classic Lecture 0:00 / 0:00
Father Martin — His AA Story — Portland, Oregon, 1976 0:00 / 0:00
Father Martin — Havre de Grace, Maryland — 33 Years Sober, 1992 0:00 / 0:00
Father Martin — Alcoholism & the Family — How Addiction Affects Everyone 0:00 / 0:00
Father Martin — Feelings — Understanding Emotions in Recovery 0:00 / 0:00
Father Martin — Father Martin Shares with Us — Experience, Strength & Hope 0:00 / 0:00