Product description 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.