Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous

Available in English only.

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.

The Plain Language Big Book presents in simpler language:

The ideas contained in the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous

Specific A.A.-related words and phrases used in the original Big Book that may be dated or not familiar to readers

The core content of the original Big Book without member stories