Alcoholics Anonymous 1976 3rd Edition edited and published by AA World Services Inc. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism (generally known as The Big Book) describes how to recover from alcoholism written by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Bill W. & Dr. Bob. It is the originator of the seminal "twelve-step method" widely used to attempt to treat many addictions from alcoholism and heroin addiction to marijuana addiction as well as overeating sex addiction gambling addiction and family members of alcoholics with a strong spiritual and social emphasis. It is one of the best-selling books of all time having sold 30 million copies.
