This is the 50th episode of the Big Book Podcast, and I'd like to thank the thousands of people around the world who have listened to this audio version of the 1st and 2nd editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. We’ve many more episodes to come. I hope you have found listening to the Big Book both enjoyable and meaningful. These free podcasts are done in loving service to the AA program and for all of us.

Story number 2, from part 1 of the stories section, was published in the 2nd edition of the Big Book in 1955. Entitled “He Had to Be Shown”, it features Dr. Bob, among others, helping a fellow alcoholic achieve sobriety in the earliest days of AA. Interestingly, Bill D., whose story was just told in the previous episode “Alcoholics Anonymous Number Three” is shown demonstrating his newly found commitment to staying sober by helping the alcoholic author of this story. Though it wasn’t published in the first edition, this story was printed in the 2nd and 3rd editions of the Big Book, but was omitted from the 4th edition when it was published in 2001, perhaps to make room for other more contemporary stories. If you’ve only read the 4th edition of the Big Book, you’re sure to be delighted to hear this story for the first time.

Howard L, sober since January 1, 1988, presents an inspired reading of the Big Book and encourages listeners to revisit earlier podcast episodes that feature the main chapters and stories in the First Edition 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. If you have a minute, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Also join our facebook group, Big Book Podcast Listeners, where you can share your thoughts and experiences with fellow listeners.