From the Personal Stories section of the first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous published in 1939, these three stories, which appeared only in the first edition of the Big Book, reveal the universal experience of alcoholics marked by the inability to control their drinking. And the descent into a hopeless state of mind, body, and spirit from which they got sober, thanks to the experience, strength, and hope so freely given them by other recovering alcoholics.

Howard L, sober since 1988, presents an inspired reading of this story and encourages listeners to revisit earlier podcast episodes that feature the main chapters of the Big Book. Enjoy listening on our website, BigBookPodcast.com, or download and subscribe to the podcast for free at Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And, if you have a minute, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.