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I have read that the 3rd edition is the unchanged original text of the 1939 print but that part ii has more stories for those who are not sure they are alcoholics. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. The short biographies of the various authors of the stories in the back of the book alcoholics anonymous have been graciously supplied by nancy o. The bedevilments page 52 the promises page 83 we were having trouble with personal relationships. The big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. Some aa groups take inventory by examining the twelve traditions, one at a time, to determine how well they are living up to these principles.
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