big book
Weighty reading material
Big book refers to any large or comprehensive volume, but the phrase has a specific meaning in recovery circles.
The Big Book (usually capitalized) is the foundational text of Alcoholics Anonymous, officially titled *Alcoholics Anonymous*, first published in 1939.
It contains the twelve-step program and personal stories of recovery: I've been working through the Big Book with my sponsor.
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