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Used Book in Good Condition

Description

5.5x8.5 softcover reprint of the first printing of the first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous.

* The entire original and unchanged text and stories.

* Includes a section detailing where the main text differs from the modern 3rd and 4th Edition text.

The differences range from little things like:
Page 111:
He will use that as an excuse to drink more.

originally read:
He will use that as an excuse to drink some more.

To significant changes like:
Step 12:
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

originally read:
Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

Page 151:
As ex-problem drinkers, we smile at such a sally.

originally read:
As ex-alcoholics, we smile at such a sally.